On Sunday 8th January 2012 Hilton Harriers hosted another successful Ronnie Davel Run at Laddsworth Primary School in Hilton, KZN, in the pleasantly cool morning air runners set off against the inspiring sounds of bagpipes.The event, sponsored by Moffatt Optical and Morris Cranes was made more exciting with the participation of Zola Budd, who won the ladies race and is reported to have been wearing running shoes. Research indicates that our famous South Africa lady runner has been choosing to run in 'barefoot shoes' to combat recurring injuries. It really does make sense to wear shoes for protection when competing in any off-track races.
Pictured on the left is Zola Budd with our local runner Shaun Meikeljohn. (Photograph supplied.)
Well done to everyone involved in getting the morning organised and if running features in yoru New Year's plan, join Hilton Harriers. If you need more guidance and encouragement in achieving this goal then you should chat to Jane Dickinson at Run Walk for Life, they meet regularly in Hilton at Cowan House.
Below are results of the top performers in the Ronnie Davel Race 2012:
MOFFATT OPTICAL RONNIE DAVEL 16K RUN RESULTS;
MEN
Adam Lipschitz Mr Price 58:23
Muzi Madikwa Collegians 1:00:56
Mdumisani Zondi Carbineers 1:01:10
40 - 49
Patrick Mkhize Verulam 1:08:51
Cliff Robertse Westville 1:11:09
50 - 59
Shaun Meiklejohn Nedbank 1:06:14
Jan Koegelenberg Mr Price 1:10:19
60+
Eric Quibel Hillcrest 1:11:47
JUNIOR
Adam Lipschitz Mr Price 58.23
LADIES
Zola Budd Pieterse MO Club 1:09:50
Kerry Koen Bonitas 1.10.33
Kerry-Ann Smith Nedbank 1.15.04
40 - 49
Zola Budd Pieterse MO Club 1:09:50
Vicky Crookes Collegians 1:23:50
50 - 59
Debbie de Koning Eskom 1:24.36
Maria Wareing Legonos Life 1:27:03
60+
Ria Donnoli Collegians 1:32:39
JUNIOR
Zanel Allison Q+H 2:43:00
MOFFATT OPTICAL 16K WALK
FIRST MALE
Aslam Vanker Spartan 1:56:22
40-49
Raj Dhanilall Orian 2:07:21
50-59
Eugene Johannes Sydenham 2:06:37
60+
Frank Hope Gijimas 2:12:05
FIRST FEMALE
Maryna Gray Gijimas 1:52:49
40-49
Wendy Hylton Saints 2:12:06
50-59
Maria Gaines RWFL 2:17:14
60+
Pauline Appleton Highway 2:12:23
MORRIS 5K FUN RUN (times not recorded)
Male: Nicholas de Scally, Stuart Meiklejohn (tie first)
Female: Juliette Goeber
Thanks to Gill Bure for submitting the results.