Nedbank is keen to remain in running in South Africa, especially for the benefit of thousands of participants across the country who depend on our greater involvement.  

To support this, we have been especially pleased with the growth and collaboration of the Nedbank Running Clubs over the last 20 months. It is satisfying to see the distinctive colours grace our roads, especially when our membership does themselves proud, be that at the front of races at events like the Comrades Marathon, this past weekend's Nedbank Cape Town Marathon and be that the elite runners or those club members simply aspiring to beat their personal bests or stay healthy. We can assure our partner; Nick Bester and all Nedbank Running Club members and your committees that you have our continued support and we have no intention to cease that partnership.  

We look forward to building on that partnership, making a greater success and trust that members and stakeholders will support our investment.  

Regards
Andy Scott
Head: Nedbank Group Sponsorships

Any novice runner who has posted his/her entry by close of business today, 2 November 2009, will still be accepted - the envelope must be postmarked and dated 2 November 2009.  Should a postal entry be postmarked and dated after 2 November 2009, the entry will NOT be accepted.

"As we currently stand we have reached the 5 000 Novices targeted for the 2010 Comrades Marathon. I was confident that we would receive 5 000 Novice entries within a four week period, but never anticipated that we would reach the 5 000 threshold within 27 hours of opening the entry process for Novices. This is a fantastic achievement by the Comrades Marathon and illustrates the extent to which the Comrades brand has captured the imagination of South African and international distance runners alike. Congratulations to all the successful entrants and good luck on your quest to complete "The Ultimate Human Race", Gary Boshoff, CEO Comrades Marathon Association.

The CMA will be processing all entries over the next couple of weeks, and a final entry figure will be released upon completion. The total number of entries could well be in excess of 20 000 runners since postal entries will take approximately 10 working days to arrive at the CMA offices.

Ends.

___________________
Statement Released 02 November 2009
Issued by Comrades Marathon Media & Communications, Craig Fry
For further information contact Comrades Marathon on 033 8978650

Athletes in green from the nedbank Running Club

These results are from the IAU website. Unfortunately no nationalities were
indicated. - Ed.
MEN
1. Lucas Nonyana RSA 2:58:03
2. Paul Molineux 3:00:15
3. Michael Wardian 3:00:56
4. David Kirkland 3:3:10
5. Julian Rendall 3:12:35
6. Pieter Vermeesch 3:13:40
7. Hermans Mokgodi RSA 3:13:52
8. Daniel Oralek 3:14:16
9. Justin Fyffe 3:15:02
10. Andrea Bernabei 3:15:10
... 26. Steven Molepo RSA 4:2:59

WOMEN
1. Kami Semick 3:29:48
2. Monica Carlin 3:37:10
3. Lesley Train RSA 3:38:23
4. June Petrie 3:44:35
5. Amanda Stickel 3:52:38

Nedbank Soweto Marathon Results

First Name	Last Name	Cat	Club	Gen	Pos	Time
Luwis	Masunda	Open Men	NEDBANK RC AGN	M	9	2:22:18
First Name	Last Name	Cat	Club	Gen	Pos	Time
Poppy	Mlambo	Open Ladies	NEDBANK RC CGA	F	2	2:45:28
Gladys	Lukhwareni	Open Ladies	NEDBANK RC AGN	F	10	3:07:54
First Name	Last Name	Cat	Club	Gen	Pos	Time
Kingston	Maringe	Men 40 - 49	NEDBANK RC AGN	M	1	2:31:33
First Name	Last Name	Cat	Club	Gen	Pos	Time
Jane	Mudau	Ladies 40 - 49	NEDBANK RC AGN	F	3	3:22:29
First Name	Last Name	Cat	Club	Gen	Pos	Time
Daniel	Hlongwane	Men 60 - 69	NEDBANK RC AGN	M	2	3:15:56

Nedbank Soweto 10km Results
First Name	Last Name	Cat	Club	Gen	Pos	Time
TSHAMANO	SETONE	OPEN	NEDBANK	MALE	1	0:29:45
LUNGISA	MDEDELWA	OPEN	NEDBANK	MALE	2	0:29:56
XOLISA	TYALI	OPEN	NEDBANK	MALE	3	0:30:10
First Name	Last Name	Cat	Club	Gen	Pos	Time
ONNEILE	DINTWE	OPEN	NEDBANK	FEMALE	3	0:37:25
MAXINE	HEINE-WACKER	JUNIOR	NEDBANK	FEMALE	4	0:37:29
HELLEN	CHIUNDO	OPEN	NEDBANK	FEMALE	5	0:38:16
BIANCA	VAN NIEKERK	JUNIOR	NEDBANK	FEMALE	6	0:38:40
LOVENESS	MADIBA	JUNIOR	NEDBANK	FEMALE	7	0:39:17
TSHIFHIWA	MUNDALAMO	OPEN	NEDBANK	FEMALE	8	0:39:17
First Name	Last Name	Cat	Club	Gen	Pos	Time
DAVID	MOLEBATSI	JUNIOR	NEDBANK	MALE	4	0:32:42
First Name	Last Name	Cat	Club	Gen	Pos	Time
HEINE-WACKER	MAXINE	JUNIOR	NEDBANK	FEMALE	1	0:37:29
BIANCA	VAN NIEKEK	JUNIOR	NEDBANK	FEMALE	2	0:38:40
LOVENESS	MADIBA	JUNIOR	NEDBANK	FEMALE	3	0:39:17
NADIA	HECHTER	JUNIOR	NEDBANK	FEMALE	4	0:39:25
MONIQUE	HECHTER	JUNIOR	NEDBANK	FEMALE	5	0:40:05
First Name	Last Name	Cat	Club	Gen	Pos	Time
CHRIS	LOUW	70 +	NEDBANK	MALE	3	1:38:45

Nedbank Soweto Marathon Complete Results

Nedbank Soweto 10km Complete Results

ING New York City Marathon (40th)
(US Marathon Championships for men)
New York, USA, 1 November

MEN
1. Meb Keflezighi, USA 2:09:15
2. Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot, KEN 2:09:56
3. Jaouad Gharib, MAR 2:10:25
4. Ryan Hall, USA 2:10:36
5. Abderrahime Bouramdane, MAR 2:12:14
6. Hendrick Ramaala, RSA 2:12:30
7. Jorge Torres, USA 2:13:00
8. Nick Arciniaga, USA 2:13:46
9. Abdi Abdirahman, USA 2:14:00
10. Jason Lehmkuhle, USA 2:14:39


AirTel Delhi Half Marathon (5th)
New Delhi, IND, 1 November
(Distance: 21.1 km)

MEN
1. Deriba Merga, ETH 59:54
2. Eshetu Wendimu, ETH 1:00:02
3. Wilson Kipsang, KEN 1:00:04
4. Tilahun Regassa, ETH 1:00:37
5. Titus Masai, KEN 1:00:43
6. Dieudonne Disi, RWA 1:01:37
7. Kiplimo Kimutai, KEN 1:01:40
8. Juwawo Wirimai, ZIM 1:01:45
9. Stephan Mokoka, RSA 1:01:47
10. Ezekiel Cherop, KEN 1:01:50


Sibusiso Nzima from the Nedbank Running Club came 3rd in a 10km race in Holand in a time of 29:05

Now in it's eighth year, the Triple Challenge has established itself as one of South Africa's leading ultra-distance multisport events. In essence, athletes start with a 20km trail run from Pietermaritzburg to Camperdown, followed by a 52km mountain bike leg into the Valley of a Thousand Hills to Inanda Dam, to finish with either a 19km paddle on Inanda Dam (Multisport) or a 7km trail run (MultiX).

With a multitude of entry options, the Triple Challenge can be enjoyed by the endurance fraternity at large; as an individual the event requires a good degree of fitness and is respected by those who have conquered it as one of the toughest ultra events on the calendar while for team combinations, it is a test of speed and stamina as each leg is physically demanding but rewarding in itself.

FAST FACTS
Date:                Sunday 15th November 2009
Start time:         5h00 - 6h00 from Polly Shortts Spar, Pietermaritzburg
Finish time:       From 9h00 at Inanda Dam

Website:           www.triplechallenge.co.za
Entries:             Online on www.triplechallenge.co.za
Entries close:    17h00 Monday 9th November
Enquiries:      Race Office (033) 3860815

Registration:     Saturday 14th November 9h00 - 11h00 MultiX ONLY
"Athlete House" @ Max Cluer Sports Marketing.
31 Christie Road, Pelham, Pietermaritzburg.
MultiX entrants NOT registered here will need to register at Inanda Dam.
14h00 - 18h00 Saturday 14th November, Inanda Dam
Compulsory boat check-in for ALL Multisport entrants / teams

ENTRY OPTIONS
Triple Challenge MultiSPORT (20km trail run / 52km mtb / 18km paddle)

- Individual    5h00 start
- 2A                  6h00 start          (one runs / one mtb / both paddle)
- 2B                  5h30 start          (both run / both mtb / both paddle)
- 3                    6h00 start          (one run / one mtb / one paddle) - racing teams
- 5                    6h00 start          (2 x 10km runners / one mtb / 2 x paddlers) - corporate, clubs, friends

Triple Challenge MultiX (20km trail run / 52km mtb / 6km trail run)
- 1X                  5h30 start          (individual)
- 2AX                6h00 start          (one run / one mtb / both run)
- 2BX                6h00 start          (one runs first 10km / one runs second 10km / both mtb / both run final 6km run)