{"id":44137,"date":"2022-08-15T22:11:46","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T20:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/?p=44137"},"modified":"2022-08-15T22:11:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T20:11:47","slug":"letshego-zulu-accepts-first-ascents-challenge-to-take-on-the-thirsti-africanx-trailrun-2-day-xplore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricatoday.net\/sport\/more-sport\/letshego-zulu-accepts-first-ascents-challenge-to-take-on-the-thirsti-africanx-trailrun-2-day-xplore\/","title":{"rendered":"Letshego Zulu accepts First Ascent\u2019s challenge to take on the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u201cLet Nature Give You A Run For Your Money\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Letshego Zulu has confirmed her entry into this coming weekend\u2019s THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE <\/strong>that will take place at the Van Gaalen Cheese Farm (Hartbeespoort, North West Province) on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August 2022.<\/p>\n

A mom first and foremost, a qualified Biokineticist, co-founder of PopUpGym, a reality TV star (she appeared on both Survivor SA Maldives and Fear Factor SA), an athlete, an adventurer, a motivational speaker, and a health & fitness columnist, Letshego is looking forward to adding \u201ctrail runner\u201d to her already impressive bio.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/strong>The team at First Ascent challenged me to take part in the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE <\/strong>and I’m never one to shy away from a challenge,\u201d laughs Letshego. \u201cI thoroughly enjoy the great outdoors. I often run on the road, mountain bike and hike, so naturally trail running fits into my adventurous outdoor\u00a0lifestyle. I just haven’t done any trail running in approximately 8 years, so the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE <\/strong>is kickstarting my trail running after my long sabbatical. I am looking forward to running on the\u00a0very\u00a0trails that I mountain bike on at Van Gaalen. I’m sure it’s going to be spectacular. My goal is to cross the\u00a0finish line comfortably every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Letshego Zulu accepts First Ascent\u2019s challenge to take on the THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Letshego adds: \u201cI’m a lover of life and am always looking to make an impact, so if by taking up this challenge (fairly unprepared) I can inspire the next person to persevere when challenged, then I would have achieved my goal. That’s what drives me. The message that I would like to share is that tough\u00a0times never last, tomorrow always comes and over time, there will be a positive shift. Hang in there. Be patient and be kind to yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cFirst Ascent partnered with Letshego as part of our \u2018Influencer challenge\u2019,\u201d confirms Riaan Oosthuizen, General Manager of First Ascent. \u201cThe goal of the campaign is to follow the journey of Letshego as she \u2018gets out of her comfort zone\u2019 by attempting a sporting activity that she is unfamiliar with. We chose Letshego because she is passionate and because of her drive to inspire fellow South Africans. She is an active person who thrives on challenging herself. To help Letshego \u2018control her unknown\u2019 she will run in a combination of First Ascent\u2019s Pulse, Kinetic and X-Trail running range. We believe her journey will influence and inspire people to challenge themselves to step out of their comfort zones and be the best version of themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n

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EVENT CALENDAR<\/u><\/strong>:\u00a0 2022 THIRSTI AFRICANX TRAILRUN 2-Day XPLORE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSaturday 20 – Sunday 21 August 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nVan Gaalen Cheese Farm (Hartbeespoort, North-West Province)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Format<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\n2-Day Stage Trail Run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Distance<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nSTAGE 1<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>+-20km<\/p>\n

Ascent<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>280m<\/p>\n

Description<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Easy to Moderate Technical Route, lots of fun and fast running.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 65% Single Track \/ 35% Jeep Track<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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<\/td>\nSTAGE 2<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong> +-16km<\/p>\n

Ascent<\/u><\/strong>: <\/strong>400m<\/p>\n

Description<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Moderate to Advance Technical Route, with steep and rocky climbs and downhills in the mid-section of the route.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 60% Single Track \/ 40% Jeep Track<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Entry Format<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nIndividual Entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entry Fees<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nOption 1<\/u><\/strong> \/ Standard Entry: R1950.00<\/u><\/p>\n

Option 2<\/u><\/strong> \/ Standard Entry plus breakfast and lunch: R2300<\/u><\/p>\n

Option 3<\/u><\/strong> \/ Standard Entry plus breakfast, lunch & dinner: R2650.00<\/u><\/p>\n

Option 4<\/u><\/strong> \/ Standard Entry plus all meals and tent: R2950.00<\/u><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Entries Close<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/td>\nMonday 15 August 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The entry fee includes<\/u><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n