Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 50, September 2013 | Page 6
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Got something on your mind that you want to share, a burning question you want answered, or a good story to tell? Then send it to letters@modernathlete.co.za.
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WANTED: MORE SHOES
I like your magazine, but please show more of the shoes available for runners. – Vusumzi Ludidi We will be doing a big shoe guide in a few months’ time, followed by more regular shoe reviews. Watch this space! – Ed.
I would like to share as to how special my Comrades number is: 45082. It is my late dad’s date of birth, 2 August 1945! He was the one who always encouraged us to participate in sport, and I’ve got fond memories of Comrades days when I was young. Since he passed away tragically in 2002, I just had to make this number mine! – Rika Benade Paulse
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FORGOTTEN HERO
I see no mention anywhere of Dave Rogers, who holds the record for the most number of Comrades marathons. He has 45 medals, including three golds. Disgusting, not even a mention on Comrades day – Wendy Rogers-Mann Totally agreed that he is long overdue for proper recognition – a true Living Legend. We’re on it! – Ed.
REUNION IN ROODEPOORT
Our Roodepoort Athletics Club is celebrating its 40 Year Anniversary on the 5th October 2013. We are looking for a way to get news out to all the previous Roodepoort Athletics Club members to have a reunion. Is there any way you can assist to publish it for us in your magazine and online? We will really appreciate it very much. For more info, please inbox me: info@roodepoortathleticsclub .co.za. – Steven Morrison Consider it done, Steven. – Ed.
STARTING UP
I would like to open an athletic club at my village, Nokaneng in Mpumalanga. What must I do, or how can I start it? Thanks for responding, it means a lot for me. – Mogale Dikobe Speak to the provincial body in your area, Athletics Mpumalanga, tel. 082 306 4615 or e-mail athleticsmpumalanga@gmail.com. Also, go to www.athleticsmpumalanga.co.za and you’ll ?nd info on registering a new club under the Information tab. Best of luck! – Ed.
LOOKING FOR A NAME
In the June edition there was an article or ad on a spray that someone used to boost their immune system. I think it is an Australian product, but I can’t remember the name. Help, please? – Christelle van Rooyen It’s called Immutides – more info at guy@saulezagencies.com or 082 450 3401. – Ed.
ELANA SAYS…
Thanks for introducing Endurocad and SA Can Run to all the Modern Athlete readers in your July edition. You can read more on the website www.endurocad.co.za. – Elana Meyer All the best with these great initiatives, Elana. We’ll be watching your progress – and success – closely! – Ed.
THANK YOU!
Hi, I just want to say thank you for a wonderful magazine and for everyone’s contribution to making Modern Athlete magazine a success. – Tobias Pretorius
This month’s winning letter wins a hamper of VITAL HEALTH FOODS PRODUCTS, including packs of multi-vitamins, rooibos and muesli ranges, corn cakes, ?avoured mini rice cakes and soy sauce. For more info on Vital products, visit www.vital.co.za. To stand a chance of winning great prizes, send your letters to letters@modernathlete.co.za.
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