Times Of Swaziland: SHEBA’S BREAST CHALLENGE IS ON

SHEBA’S BREAST CHALLENGE IS ON
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Pholsile Hlophe on 22/03/2021 14:06:00


MBABANE – The Sheba’s Breast challenge is on.
Following the announcement made by the Acting Prime Minister, Themba Masuku on
Thursday, pertaining to the relaxation of the partial lockdown, members of the
public are invited to join the Sheba’s Breast hike scheduled for Saturday,
March 27, 2020. Kickoff time is 8am starting from Mantenga Lifestyle Centre,
following the registration of participants, which starts at 7am. Participation
fee is E120 for adults and E80 for children aged below 18. Sheba’s Breasts are
well known mountains that overlook the Ezulwini Valley and both have well marked
trails allowing visitors to hike up for some amazing views. Sheba’s Breasts
are actually two peaks on the side of Ezulwini Valley that are visible from
afar.
Formations
The rock formations are named after the legendary beauty and mysterious Queen of
Sheba from Ethiopia, who supposedly seduced King Solomon. Legend tells that
Sheba’s Breasts are the site of King Solomon’s mines. This is a health and
wellness event aimed at assisting people to improve their health through a fun
but highly beneficial mountain hike, considering that most people had missed out
on their training due to the partial lockdown. One of the event organisers in
fitness coach and nutritionist Sandra Weatherson of the Burn Health and Fitness
Gym advised people to jump to the challenge and develop holistically healthy
habits in their daily lives. “Using the campaign hashtag #IwillMarch, we
strive to awaken the excitement of as many people as possible in order to create
a sensation of a national togetherness. “The more people say yes I commit to
be healthy, the more sensational the experience will be,” said Weatherson.
Elaborated
She elaborated that in times of COVID-19 and no less before, human health is the
most valuable asset. She further said that the number one killer in the world
was cardiovascular disease and this could be combatted by the sum of individual
efforts to take responsibility for their own health and that of their families.
“We hope to spend just a few minutes sharing simple tips on mental and
emotional health as well as good nutrition and fitness. We will provide people
with a digital reminder of tips that they can immediately begin to implement,”
said Weatherson.
Participants were urged to provide their own supplies such as water bottles,
hats, snacks and durable hiking shoes. Despite the relaxation of the lockdown,
all attendants will be expected to observe the COVID-19 rules and regulations to
avoid the spread of the virus. For further details, The organisers of the event
can be contacted on the following numbers: 7693 7567, 7625 0779, 7949 2993 or
7993 7567.