“Let Nature Give You A Run For Your Money”
Trail running enthusiasts taking part in the 2017 Cell C AfricanX Trailrun presented by ASICS will be pleased to hear that there are three training runs geared at helping entrants prepare for this premier three day stage trail run.
According to Dawid Visser, ASICS FrontRunner, the goal of the first training run is to get athletes into the trail running mind-set before the festive season kicks off. “Training needs to continue during the holiday period. The first training run will prepare entrants for this. The terrain will be mostly smooth trail with the odd rock and/or tree root thrown in. There will also be some flat sections, hills and stairs.”
“The training runs are free of charge and ideal for trail runners of all fitness levels,” continues Visser. “Runners must, however, be able to run at least 15km on the road. This will just make the training runs more enjoyable.”
Other ASICS FrontRunners joining in on the fun will include: Nicholas Rupanga, Brendan Lombard and Wietse van der Westhuizen.
Training Run Dates:
| Date: | Venue: | Distance: | Start Time: |
| Saturday, 26 November 2016 | Cecilia Forest (Cape Town) | +-12-15km | 07:00 |
| Saturday, 16 December 2016 | Jonkershoek (Stellenbosch) | +-15-17km | 07:00 |
| Saturday, 21 January 2017 | Pipe Track (Cape Town) | +-10-15km | 07:00 |
Win with ASICS and AfricanX: All Training Run participants will stand a chance to win an ASICS voucher (for trail running product) to the retail value of R5000. To qualify for the lucky draw, participants will need to confirm their Training Run attendance via email info@malherbepelser.com The winner will be announced after the third Training Run.
2017 Event Information:
Taking place the weekend of 17 – 19 March 2017, teams of two trail running enthusiasts (male/female/mixed) will be seen battling it out on a route varying in distance between 22km – 34km each day. Participants will have the opportunity to tackle a different breath-taking scenic route each day, allowing them to enjoy the full beauty of the Overberg.
| Date: | Friday, 17 March 2017 – Sunday, 19 March 2017 |
| Format: | Three-day stage race / teams of two (male/female/mixed) |
| Venue: | Festival Village on the grounds of the Houw Hoek Inn |
| Distance: | Between 22km – 34km each day |
Entries are LIMITED to 350 teams.
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For additional information or to enter the Cell C AfricanX Trailrun presented by ASICS contact Stillwater Sports on 082 991 0045 or email entries@stillwatersports.com.
ENDS
Issued by: NEWSPORT MEDIA
On behalf of: STILLWATER SPORTS
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