The Discovery Vitality Run Series connects four iconic running and includes entry-level distances to encourage
Race 1 : Old Eds Road Race
Race 3 : Adrienne Hersch Challenge
The Vitality Run
The Discovery Vitality Run Series connects four iconic running and includes entry-level distances to encourage
Race 1 : Old Eds Road Race
When : Sunday , 12 August Where : Virgin Active Old Ed ’ s Club , cnr Fourth Street & Eleventh Avenue , Lower Houghton
This will be the 39 th running of the Old Eds Roads Race , co-hosted by Morningside Runners . While this is the perfect event for seasoned runners to get active after a winter break , beginners can also enjoy the 5km or 10km scenic routes .
Race 3 : Adrienne Hersch Challenge
When : Saturday , 1 September Where : Randburg Central Sports Complex , cnr Republic Road & Silver Pine Avenue , Randburg
This race provides the ideal chance to test your legs on the legendary hills of Randburg while taking in the spectacular view . You can bring the family along to enjoy the event ’ s festivities , which includes live entertainment and more .
GET EVERYBODY RUNNING !
Research conducted by Discovery Vitality for its Vitality Fittest City Index emphasises how important it is to create supportive environments to improve population health , by enabling more regular physical activity , and through this Series , Vitality aims to encourage people to develop a healthy habit of running regularly .
Also , by offering distances such as 21.1km for seasoned runners and 10km and 5km distances for novice runners and walkers , a Series like this encourages people to start , or continue , their fitness journey . That ’ s a core aim of the Vitality programme – to get more people off the couch and into running shoes .
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