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The Harmony Striders time trial results for 4 February:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 km:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andre Els 36:10, Antoinette Bothma 38:36, Bokang Sani 19:23, Bohlokwa Nketsi 16:38, Clayton Anderson 37:30, Diteboho Kobo 17:30, Estelle Henrico 36:36, Itumeleng Majuba 22:50, Kamo Mocholotsi 23:54, Katleho Majuba 20:10, Kekeletso Khomari 40:01, Mavis Motaung 26:55, Melinda Pretorius 45:05, Paul Khomari 21:40, Pule Leepo 42:15, Reghardt Bester 20:10, Rina Nel 26:00, Rudolph Rabie 36:10, Twane Anderson 37:30, Zama Fixane 31:16, Luyanda Fixane 29:41, Songero Fixane 25:18, Lungile Fixane 23:54, Rhian Rose 36:17, Luzanne Venter 29:43, Eben Venter 29:43, Frans Kapp 35:26, Koos Mokau 16:48.
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8 km:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amelia du Plessis 56:55, Andre van Niekerk 44:06, Anne-lene Penny 58:23, Annelize Strydom 64:58, Christine Els 56:55, Cornelius Visagie 60:24, Deleen van Rooyen 67:01, Deon Lodder 50:17, Diana Zwane 64:35, Johan Pretorius 64:30, Jeffrey Gcelu 60:00, Marietjie van Loggerenberg 49:41, Morne Nel 44:11, Nico Dicks 64:30, Oratile Nandela 35:25, Raboroko Mojalefa 33:15, Thapelo Khanali 35:46, Yvonne Visagie 67:01, Tumi Legobye 60:00, Mzi Tshabalala 35:25, Jaco Potgieter 44:52, Jack Harms 53:32, Deon du Plooy 48:24, Chantel Rheeder 48:46, Johan Rheeder 48:46.
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\u2022 Harmony Striders demonstrated their commitment to long-distance running with strong representation at two major marathon events over the weekend of 7-8 February, competing across multiple distances in Bloemfontein and Klerksdorp.
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The club’s weekend began with the Kloppers Marathon in Bloemfontein on 7 February, where four Harmony Striders took on the challenge across three distance categories. Andre Els tackled the full 42.2-kilometre marathon distance, representing the club in the most demanding category of the event.
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Charmaine Nortier competed in the half-marathon, covering 21.1 kilometres through the Free State capital, whilst the 10-kilometre event saw participation from Christien Els and Anchen Jacobs, both of whom completed the shorter but equally competitive distance.
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The following day, 8 February, saw an even larger contingent of Harmony Striders travel to Klerksdorp for the Efficient Wealth Klerksdorp Marathon. The club’s marathon runners were well represented, with four athletes taking on the full 42.2-kilometre challenge. Morne Nel, Gordon Lodder, Deon Lodder, and Mavis Motaung all lined up for the gruelling full-distance event in the North West Province.
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Rina Nel competed in the half-marathon distance at Klerksdorp, whilst the 10-kilometre event attracted the largest group of Harmony Striders participants. Marietjie van Loggerenberg, Estelle Henrico, and Antoinette Bothma all completed the shorter distance, contributing to the club’s strong showing at the event.
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\u2022 The Harmony Striders time trial results for 28 January:
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4 km:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bohlokwa Nketsi 17:53, Dumani Ntsike 17:53, Itumeleng Majuba 22:42, Kagisho Tlhane 28:26, Kamo Mocholotsi 28:26, Katleho Majuba 17:53, Mavis Motaung 28:26, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mpumelelo Manquthu 21:30, Raboroko Mojalofa 15:38, Rina Nel 26:08, Siphiwe Moshawa 21:00, Spatala Khambule 24:23, Twane Anderson 37:12, Arthur Penny 44:32, Lungile Fixane 23:58, Zanyiwe Fixane 23:00, Luyanda Fixane 26:03, Tshepiso Phumo 15:15, Ishmael Dhlamini 37:12, Reghardt Bester 23:30, Christien Els 35:09, Julie Opperman 35:09, Lientjie Blom 33:00, Frans Kapp 27:30.
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8 km:<\/strong>
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Amelia du Plessis 51:10, Andre Els 51:40, Anne-lene Penny 59:03, Clayton Anderson 50:12, Cornelius Visagie 65:00, Deamane Makhate 56:58, Deleen van Rooyen 69:00, Deon Lodder 51:40, Jeffrey Gcelu 50:36, Johan Pretorius 65:23, Marietjie van Loggerenberg 51:10, Morne Nel 51:33, Muso Molefi 53:22, Nico Dicks 65:23, Pholo Leepo 75:00, Yvonne Visagie 69:00, Jaco Potgieter 44:35, Andre van Niekerk 42:31, Chantel Rheeder 48:10, Johan Rheeder 48:11, Jack Harms 53:18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harmony Striders demonstrated their versatility and commitment to competitive running on 31 January by participating simultaneously in two different marathon events, splitting their forces between Kimberley and Ottosdal.
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\u2022 The Meerkant Marathon in Kimberley attracted two club members, with Cornelius Visagie taking on the half-marathon distance of 21.1 kilometres. His wife Yvonne Visagie competed in the 10-kilometre event, making it a family affair for the Visagies at the Northern Cape venue.
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Meanwhile, a larger contingent of Harmony Striders travelled to Ottosdal for the unique Night Race, which offered competitors the distinctive experience of running under floodlights. The full marathon distance of 42.2 kilometres proved popular with club members, as Morne Nel and Rudolph Rabie both tackled the challenging night-time course.
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The half-marathon at the Ottosdal Night Race saw strong representation from Harmony Striders, with Gordon Lodder, Deon Lodder, and Rina Nel all competing over the 21.1-kilometre distance. The participation of both Lodder brothers in the same event highlights the family-oriented nature of the club’s membership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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