Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 121, August 2019 | Page 10

IN THE LEAD
Women
With this edition coming out in what has become known as
Women’s Month, thanks to the 9 th of August being National
Women’s Day, we decided to collect a few stories of hugely
inspirational women in the running world that deserve recognition
for what they do. – BY MANFRED SEIDLER & SEAN FALCONER
That Inspire
Colleen McNally
Get to any race on a Saturday morning in the
Gauteng North Province or Sundays in Central
Gauteng, and you will see the busy figure of
Colleen McNally hustling around, sorting
out, answering questions, helping out,
even dishing out coffee (when she is not
drinking coffee, that is), and generally
making herself useful. Her enthusiasm
is infectious, and everyone who comes
into contact with her is soon inspired,
and almost always leaves with a smile.
When she isn’t at work as a teacher
or at home doing motherly and
grandmotherly duties, this race referee,
administrator and volunteer also serves
on the Road Running Commission
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Colleen McNally
A Selfless Servant