Times Of Swaziland: WINNERS USE PARKRUN FOR FSRA MARATHON TRAINING

WINNERS USE PARKRUN FOR FSRA MARATHON TRAINING
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BY THEMBA ZWANE on 11/08/2019 09:13:00


MBABANE – The first two to cross the finish line of this week’s Parkrun were
training for the FSRA Marathon.
This is the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) Marathon billed for
Saturday, August 17 at the Eswatini Football Association (EFA) Technical Centre.
The race comprises three categories, which are the 42.2km, as the main event,
the 21.1km and 10km, mostly dominated by social runners. Umbutfo Eswatini
Defence Force (EUDF)’s Nkululeko Gama was once again the winner of this
weekend’s edition, which is the 118th parkrun.
“Today was slippery and we could not run like any other normal day but it was
not too bad. The weather itself was conducive for running,” said Gama.
He went on to highlight that not the entire route was slippery but a few notable
places were and made an example of the portion under the bridge.
“It was not too bad at all as the focus today for me was actually to build up
on my speed work for the FSRA Marathon in which we will take part,” he said.
Gama further disclosed that the he was also already preparing for this year’s
fast approaching Imbube Marathon.
The runner-up was Zwelithini Mndzebele from Swazi Slojos Athletics Club.
He also took part in the Parkrun with a similar motive.
“The parkrun is very helpful in training and getting fit for us, in
particular, who will be taking park in the upcoming FSRA Marathon,” said
Mndzebele.
The athlete said he was ready to compete for honours at the marathon and
disclosed that he would be competing under the 10km category.