Time Trial Results - 2014-07-24

Time trials are run on Thursdays at 17h30 from the LVCC club house in Aurora Street. A 5km or 8km route is run through the quiet neighbourhood of Steiltes, Nelspruit. Time keepers and cold water are provided for.

Please visit our page on Clubtrials for all Nedbank Running Club MPU - LVCC time trial results and statistics. http://nedbanklvcc.clubtrials.com/trials/results

Time Trial Results - 2014-07-17

Time trials are run on Thursdays at 17h30 from the LVCC club house in Aurora Street. A 5km or 8km route is run through the quiet neighbourhood of Steiltes, Nelspruit. Time keepers and cold water are provided for.

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Please visit our page on Clubtrials for all Nedbank Running Club MPU - LVCC time trial results and statistics. http://nedbanklvcc.clubtrials.com/trials/results

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2014 Halls Annual Race Results

Results available to download here:
21km
10km

Thank you to Showme Nelspruit and The Lowvelder for their coverage of the event. Just about every participant's photo(s) will be available in the following galleries:

Showme Nelspruit's photo galleries
The Lowvelder's photo galleries #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, & #9.

The Grandmaster who was a Vet - In loving memory of Comrades Number 3828, Dr. Duncan Christie

For many of our members, past and present, active or not so active Duncan was one of the most well- loved and cohesive members we have ever had the pleasure of sharing our running time on the road.

A run was never just a run with Duncan.  If you were with him with the morning group he was always one of the first cars waiting in the car park and would clap his hands together and get the run going stating simply “Right. It’s time to hit the road!”.  En route there was always time for a quick nature lesson and without even realising it within a couple of years of his company I started to realise I could identify a variety of bird calls and various Lowveld trees.   A run was always more exciting if buck were spotted, injured animals rescued from the side of the road or road kill identified!  The highlight of these being finding snakes along the run, which our resident herpetologist would take great joy in throwing at the likes of the Majolas as well as any shriek worthy victim.

Duncan loved the company of like paced “back of the pack” runners and always admiringly teased the “greyhounds” who led the pack. He would give everyone nicknames and enthusiastically followed everyone’s running progress and genuinely congratulate. Duncan’s sense of humour knew no bounds and he was awarded the prestigious “stirrer of the year” award several times over based on his politically incorrect but jesting commentary. He enthusiastically led debate as if his fellow male runners were bums or boobs men. Paid homage to the day of reconciliation by suggesting staged re-enactment of the Anglo-Zulu war and without realising it continually forged a unity within our ranks.

Duncan ran many races, most notably 3 Comrades marathons from 1999 to 2010 and helped several people to reach their own goals during this time. He exemplified the word Comrade with his positive vasbyt attitude. He was always available to help if his schedule allowed at races and sorted out   parking and handing out of medals in the most social of ways.

Whenever possible, Duncan loved bringing family along to join us at runs. We loved sharing time with them and most especially Skukuza where there was always fireside laughter red wine and “wegstappertjies” with Jakkie.

Even when Duncan’s knee halted his running he made the effort to pop in to time trial for a drink. He wanted to stay connected to the club and his running friends.

Duncan leaves a huge gap in our club.  He will be sorely missed. His legacy will remain in memories of a family man whose humour, commitment and strong sense of community were an example to all. Our thoughts are with Belle and the whole Christie Clan at this time.

Rest, so very well, in peace Duncan. 

Time Trial Results - 2014-07-10

Time trials are run on Thursdays at 17h30 from the LVCC club house in Aurora Street. A 5km or 8km route is run through the quiet neighbourhood of Steiltes, Nelspruit. Time keepers and cold water are provided for.

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Upcoming Event - Mozma's Trading Half Marathon & 10km

Date: 19 July 2014
Time: 07h00
Organisers: Legogote Villagers
Distance: 21.1; 10; 5;
Start: White River Rugby Club

Enquiries:
Contact 1: Amanda Wessels
(H) 013-7501672
(C) 084-5836945
(Email) legov@vodamail.co.za

Contact 2: Jurgen halbich
(W) 013-7527456
(C) 083-2900678

Entry Details:
Entries are accepted the evening before the race from 17h00 to 18h30. Late entries are accepted at the start from 05h00. Grand Masters enjoy free entry.
Walkers are Welcome

Route Description:
Difficulty Rating: 4. 

Route Type: Out and back
This Legogote race takes place between smallholdings on the south-east of town. Half of the race is run on tar and half on dirt roads. This is a fairly testing race with uphills and downhills the whole way. Legogote Mountain or “Legogote Leeukoppie” is visible at various spots on the route.

Download your entry form HERE!

Upcoming Event - Halls Half Marathon & Fun Runs

General Information
Event Date: 12 Jul 2014
Start Time21 & 10km: 07h00
3km Fun Run: 07h10
Venue: Halls Gateway To The Lowveld On The Johannesburg Road (N4) 4km's From Nelspruit
Contact Number: 072 651 0610

21km Elevation Gain - 190m

• Standard Category Prizes - 21 & 10km

• Medals to all finishers

• Cash prize and fantastic spot prizes

• Race run according to ASA rules

• Refreshments and food available

• For the not so serious runners - There is a Fun Run of 3km's - Business and school teams prizes (Fun Run ONLY) 

• Participating athletes must be 16 years and older for the 21km race and 15 years and older for the 10km race

Route
Run through the famous Halls Estate past ripping rivers and through the cane fields. Get close up view of the New Mbombela Stadium, see the avocado, pecan and litchi orchards! Cross over the Crocodile River with a possible hippo sighting!

Halls Fresh Produce by Phonix Capture.

Download your entry form HERE or on ENTERONLINE.

Time Trial Results - 2014-07-03

Time trials are run on Thursdays at 17h30 from the LVCC club house in Aurora Street. A 5km or 8km route is run through the quiet neighbourhood of Steiltes, Nelspruit. Time keepers and cold water are provided for.

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Please visit our page on Clubtrials for all Nedbank Running Club MPU - LVCC time trial results and statistics. http://nedbanklvcc.clubtrials.com/trials/results

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