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31 October 2024

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Newsletter #06/24 NBRC – Vanderbijlpark October ‘24

“Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” A famous saying by Nelson Mandela

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General

Nedbank Running Club Vaal Triangle clubhouse at Kollege Park Primary school (Glanville street) Vanderbilpark

Warm and hearty welcome to all Vanderbijlpark club members in 2024. We hope that you are still healthy. A special welcome to all our new members who joined the winning club from the date of our previous newsletter, especially the number of Sub Juniors and Juniors who are already participating in the 2024 Track & Field leagues. We want to wish all of you a great experience and that all of you achieve great performances with Nedbank Running Club Vanderbijlpark. Go Green!!!

Please do not hesitate to contact anyone of the management team with any questions or suggestions you may have. Nedbank Running Club Vanderbijlpark has a performance criterion where we acknowledge all performances of our Athletes, Coaches, Technical staff, and Management. Please note that it is the responsibility of each member of the club to provide us with your results to enable us to acknowledge that. We also have an Incentive Scheme where we award outstanding performances.

Gerda Pretorius handle all club related enquiries as well as all running gear. The contact number for Gerda is 072 209 9906. She will be available every Tuesday at the clubhouse from 17:00.

We as management hope that you enjoy our newsletter and if you want to send information to be published please feel free to send it to my email address namely johanstr2@gmail.com. I really looking forward to hearing from you. Maybe we can ask our coaches to send some articles about training, rest, nutrition etc. I am sure it will be highly appreciated by all of us.

Registration 2024

Registration can be done in the following manner:

Members can register at the clubhouse on Tuesdays from 17:00. Members can also register for 2024 using the following method:

ASA as well as the Nedbank Running Club’s registration forms must be completed.
You can obtain the necessary forms for your 2024 registration by open the following attached links:

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If you have problems obtaining the forms via the links, you are more than welcome to request these forms from me. Just sent your email address to johanstr2@gmail.com and the forms will gladly be forwarded to you.
Please complete all forms and email it with your proof of payment to the email address of Johan Strydom johanstr2@gmail.com.
The 2024 fees are available on the Nedbank Running Club registration form.
Suggestion from my side is to download the requested forms and complete it before you go to the Club to register. That will save you valuable time.
Payment for license and membership fees can be done directly in the following Nedbank account:

NEDBANK RUNNING CLUB VANDERBIJLPARK

BRANCH VAAL MALL – 189137

ACCOUNT NUMBER – 1891012398

REFERENCE – NAME & SURNAME AND LICENSE NUMBER IF AVAILABLE

(Example Johan Strydom 128)

The registration process for 2025 will be discussed in our last newsletter for 2024. New forms for registration for 2025 are in progress and will be soon available. With this we want to urge our athletes to register as soon as possible to make the most of your ASA license number for the whole of 2025.

Time Trials – Harry Marx

We want to once again invite ALL members to come and join us every Tuesday at 17:15 for the Time Trials. The last Time Trial for 2024 is planned for Tuesday the 10^th of December 2024 and the first Time Trial for 2025 is scheduled for Tuesday the 7^th of January 2025. We are planning a special closing Time Trial for the 2024 season and it will be published on all the Nedbank groups on WhatsApp.

Come and experience the company of fellow members for a 2,4,6 and 8km run, even a 1km run will be accommodated. Harry changed the course to ensure safety and the course has been marked to prevent athletes from getting lost.

A big thank you to the 3 Junior athletes who joined us during one of the Time Trials, you have succeeded to reduce the average age of specific Time Trial with several years. All our Junior athletes are welcome to join the Time Trials to measure yourself against other participants. We also want to encourage coaches once again to send their athletes to do the Time Trials and you are more than welcome to come and measure the progress of athletes training with you.

Club Person of the month

The Club Persons’ for the month of September ’24 was shared by Selna van As and Christiaan Lewis who made us proud with their individual Silver Medals at the ASA Cross Country Championships which was held in the Vaal Triangle. Congratulations to both of you who made us as a club immensely proud.

Cross Country – Chairperson Beaulah Valentin

Congratulations to the Cross Country Commission with a successful 2024 campaign and we are looking forward to 2025.

Road Running – Chairperson Joggie van der Sandt

The following results were received, and we once again urge all our athletes to provide us with your results. Thank you especially Sibusiso with your co-operation regarding this request. This makes life extremely easy for us to compile your statistics for 2024. We are proud of all our athletes and therefore we want to share your success to all our members.

N12 – 5km Race

Sibusiso Ndhlela – 3^rd place

Vaal River City Marathon

Janet Basson – 2^nd 10km Grand masters

Mad Mac

Megan Waller – 1^st Junior Female in the 5km race and 1^st overall

Sibusiso Ndhlela – 1^st Male category 40-49 in the 5km race
Sampie Mokgatla – 3^rd Male category 40-49 in the 15km race
Paulus Mofokeng – 1^st Male category 60+ in the 15km race
Paulina Mokoena – 2^nd Female category 50-59 in the 15km race
Colin Waller – 1^st Junior Male in the 5km race and 3^rd overall

Harry and Sampie at the Cape Town marathon

Parys street mile

Sibusiso Ndhlela – 1^st Male category 40-49

Polokwane Cancer Run

Sibusiso Ndhlela – 2^nd Male category 40-49

Sibusiso with the 2nd Male of the 2024 Comrades

Lite2Nite 12-hour Relay – 28 September 2024

8 Members competed in this event and they were extremely competitive as suggested in the previous newsletter. The name of the team we entered was “Nedbank Green Dream Machine” and they were awesome during the long day of running and even the changing weather conditions could not dampen the spirit of these athletes. The team consisted of the following runners:

Harry Marx
Michelle Spies
Sampie Mokgatla
Bonolo Bonokoane
Joseph Dzhuva
Lourens Erasmus
Tumelo Motaung
Bongani Dhlomo

Some statistics of the 12-hour Relay which was a huge success and it was certainly thoroughly enjoyed, and it was the money spent worthwhile.

We ended second from thirty-nine teams (Silver medal) for the mixed teams

Receiving the well earned Silver Medal

Our best lap was 3:00 from Bongani who managed to set the fastest lap of the day and with that he also set the second fastest lap of the day with time of 3:21

Our slowest lap was 5:49 with an an excellent average time for the 167 laps of 4:18 per lap. The winning teams fastest lap was 3:29 and the slowest 4:56 with an average time of 4:11. It must however be noted that the winning team consists of only male athletes. They however ran superbly and managed to complete 171 laps.

Individual performances:

Sampie - 30 laps with best lap of 3:38. All Sampie's 30 laps were under 4 minutes per lap. Sampie you are an inspiration to us all.

Harry - 29 laps with best lap of 3:43. Thank you Harry for all your arrangements and what you have done to make this such a success.

Michelle - 28 laps with best lap of 4:07. Thank you for your positive attitude and willingness to contribute under your circumstances. You have triggered the whole process of competing in this event.

Bongani - 26 laps with best lap of 3:00 on lap number 165. Even the guys from the winning team came over to congratulate this youngster on the awesome lap he did. Bongani you are going to be a future star for Nedbank Running Club. Bongani also ran the second fastest lap of the day with 3:21.

Lourens - 19 laps with best lap of 4:42. Nothing beats experience!

Tumelo - 19 laps with best lap of 4:24. The team enjoyed your attitude during the whole day, and you were the first one on the team who ran a lap in the rain.

Joseph - 9 laps with best lap of 5:04. He only joined later. The oldest member of the team but just as valuable to the team as all the other members.

Bonolo - 7 laps with best lap of 4:17. She also joined later, and I think she was the one person who surprised herself with her lap times.

We asked for comments from the team and I want to post the exact comments they issued after the race:

Harry Marx

“At first glance running for 12 hours on-end was a very daunting sight, but little did I know that we had a team that was fast, supportive and hungry for more than a participation medal. We started at 06h00 with the spirits and pace high and Sampie Mokgatla set the tone for the day. From there on of the running only became faster! This was a day that I will remember for the rest of my life, where 8 complete strangers came together and really helped each other to perform better, run harder or faster and at the end of the day exceeded the expectations that any of us had for the day. We quickly realized that age is not something that you should use to measure a person’s performance, as Bongani ran the fastest 1km lap for the day at an age of twenty-one years old. Furthermore, we constantly had the whole committee who helped with refreshments, words of encouragement and even advice on how to perform and run better. Overall, this day was filled with laughter, memories, and the sport we all love so much. I sincerely hope that we can use this occasion to bond as a club, to get to know each other better and give advice to upcoming runners in the future.”

Michelle Spies

“Saturday's Lite2Nite relay circuit exceeded all expectations! Our Nedbank team of eight strangers-turned-teammates discovered the power of camaraderie. Sharing stories, laughter, and encouragement, Witnessing diverse ages, genders, and running levels working together was truly inspiring. The day was challenging but not even wind or rain could dampen our spirits. As the final hours intensified, our collective determination propelled us forward. Finishing second place! Only 4 laps behind the winning team, what an incredible achievement. Felt so proud to be a part of this team! I urge fellow Nedbank members to join the adventure next year”

Tumelo Motaung.

“In my entire running experience. Yesterday was my absolute best

Best times throughout the laps.

Best moments together with my mates. I am looking forward to moments like these in the future.

Team spirit, sportsmanship to our competitors was the absolute best

I believe this initiative will serve as an inspiration to other members of the club.

Thank you everyone. Great experience, very welcoming Team Spirit.

I am very much at my best right now.

Organizers and management, we shall continue to make you proud”.

Bonolo Bonokoane

“My experience with lite2nite was thrilling. The cheering from my teammates while running was great because it added onto my speed. Chilling with everyone under the gazebo with all sorts of snacks and great energy added to the wonderful atmosphere. I must say myself that being told to chase the Meyerton guy who was holding the flag unleashed a speed in me that I had never seen before. It was fun and memorable”

Bongani Dhlomo

“Experience gained at the Lite2Nite race

I managed to witness the moral support of my teammates, the love ,kindness and determination of getting the 1st place ...although we ended up with the silver but it's a motivation going Forward we plan GOD decides ..I am happy and proud now to wear a Nedbank RC Vest knowing that I have lot of Supportive teammates that will push me to do good and install Winning mentality in Me ..to More athletes who are doubtful to join this race Next Year I plead for them to join and see the greatness am talking About ,,we are willing to welcome them and apply same positive philosophy they did to us. Thank you"

Lourens Erasmus

“Thank you very much everyone... was a huge privilege to be part of such a dynamic team”

Joseph Dzhuva

“Also, from me, in Afrikaans dit was fantasties, in English it was fantastic to the runners and the management, thank you very much, may God bless us all and also the team”

Management

‘Good morning "TEAM” Hope you are all rested after yesterday's performances. It was a tremendous effort from all of you and you showed everyone what teamwork is all about. Each one of you gave your best and I believe some of you even surprised yourself. It made me so proud to be a part of this occasion.

Thank you to everyone who was part of this incredible day and especially to all the athletes who did their best on the day. You are all champions and the proof that Nedbank Running Club Vanderbijlpark is the best in the province.”

Track & Field – Chairperson Tracey Olivier

The Track and Field leagues are in full swing now and as expected our Nedbank athletes participate in full force. Congratulations to Tracey and her team for the success already achieved

Management agreed to attend more of the leagues this year and we plan to have our gazebo at the event on Saturday the 16^th of November ’24. We are going to serve the Track & Field athletes of Nedbank Running Club with something to eat and to drink during the day. All athletes however are requested to wear you Nedbank Running attire and to show your wristband for your “entry”.

Some beautiful Action pictures from the Leagues with courtesy of Lawrence Oosthuizen