Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 61, August 2014 | Page 9

Dear SPAR…

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Given how large the women’s races
in South Africa have grown, I took
a little trip down memory lane.
- BY RENE KALMER
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I am 13 years old and running my first Spar
Ladies’ Race today... very excited, but also very
stressed. Yes, I have done some cross country,
but this time I am running with thousands of
other runners – and most of them are muuuuch
older than me. My parents take me to the race,
my mom helps to pin on my numbers. Wonder
if I will still be running in 10, 20 or 50 years’
time? I finish the race, totally exhausted, but
very chuffed with myself for completing my first
10km. I just love this race, I got a medal, a
goodie bag and a T-shirt that I will use as PJ’s
till it fits one day.

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