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By Pretoria Runner
By Pretoria Runner
Important Notices
Condolences
Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Louis Heunis who passed away on 18
March 2015. He was a loyal member of Overkruin Atletiekklub for 12 years. His contributions
to the club will not be forgotten and he will be missed.
Sincere thank-you to all the members who kindly assisted with time keeping and
clubs tents in March.
Congratulations
 Congratulations to Kobus Marais who won first prize for juniors in the Marakele
half marathon on 7 March.
Loskop (18 April)
Accommodation for the away weekend to Loskop 50km and 21.1km Wild
Challenge has been booked. The cost for camping is R250 per person for
the weekend whether you would like to stay for one night or two. Non-club
members are also welcome. If you would like to book your place in the
campsite, please send your name and proof of payment to Leon at
[email protected]. Bookings will be on a first come first serve
basis. Please take note that pre-entries for the race have closed.
There is one 21.1km race entry available for transfer – please contact Katinka if you are
interested: 082 968 0688.
Bonitas Comrades novices seminars (14 April)
Please see the attached document for further details.
Magnolia Long Run (26 April)
Overkruin is assisting at the Magnolia long run by managing a water point along their 15 km
route. Helpers are required from our club in order to make this possible. If helpers would like
to run the route, they are free to do so after the initial rush of the first lap has passed the
water point. Please contact Leon telephonically at 072 390 9775 or by email at
[email protected] if you are willing to offer your time to the club on this morning.
Comrades braai (6 May)
Please join us for a braai after time trial on 6 May. We will use this
opportunity to wish all of our Comrades runners well and offer them our
support. Bring your own meat along. We will light the fires and there will
be cold drinks on sale.
Comrades accommodation (27 May - 1 June)
Accommodation in Ballito for Comrades is fully booked.
The plans are in motion...Overkruin Atletiekklub will be presenting an AGN road running race on
23 May 2015 at the Kolonnade Shopping Centre! With the help of our generous sponsors,
Kolonnade Shopping Centre, Virseker and Kings Hire, the race is set to be a huge success.
We are going to need everyone’s help to make this event the best it can be. Any
family or friends who are keen to help are also welcome. Any and all help will be
greatly appreciated. Please confirm as soon as possible if you are able and willing to assist us
on the day of the race. Please reply to this email with the names and surnames of all those who
would like to be added to the helpers list.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
P.S. So far we have 37 club members and 38 non-members on our helpers list!
The 2015 Two Oceans half and ultra marathon take place on 4 April.
There are 15 and 16 club members participating in the respective races. Feel free to monitor their
progress on the day by following the links on www.twooceansmarathon.org.za.
Due to fire damage, the ultra marathon will run over Ou Kaapseweg and Southern Cross drive
instead of traversing Chapman’s Peak and running up Constantia Nek. The following route profile
gives a comparison between the two routes:
Wishing all of our runners beautiful weather and a wonderful race!
Name
Katinka Jacobs
Mariel Kruger
Jennifer Neuper
Lezanne Notley
Steffen Notley
Yolandi Rautenbach
Trix Solomons
Babes Solomons
Linda van Staden
Martin van Staden
Rocky van Staden
Vicky van Staden
Denise van Zyl
Leske Venter
Lynn Zietsman
Name
Andriel de Lange
Estee du Toit
Bernard Els
Willie Engelbrecht
Ankcorn Fernihough
Stephan Jacobs
Linda Jerling
Ezit Malan
Leon Marais
Stephanie Marais
Hui-Mari Meyer
Gary Neuper
Riaan Pfiell
Johannes Roodt
Christine van den Berg
Taetse Vorster
Race number Previous Personal best
70113
63075
64732
62456
62173
70245
551
60104
70109
70254
71483
70619
63472
70646
63374
0
0
2
4
0
0
10
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
02:23:59
02:54:11
02:09:57
02:29:06
02:25:44
Race number Previous Personal best
31872
31896
22476
21543
31377
30640
30639
22337
21804
20268
30951
21332
30906
4101
25129
24220
0
0
3
5
0
0
0
0
3
5
2
1
0
11
0
5
06:19:35
05:27:20
05:12:15
05:09:15
05:26:18
06:44:21
04:47:30
04:29:17
Road Races
 A complete AGN race calendar for 2015 is available at www.agn.co.za.
 All AGN race results are available at www.raceresults.co.za.
Date
Race
Friday
03/04/15
6 Mile
Monday
06/04/15
Distances
5km, 10km
Time
Venue
Tent
Helpers
06:30
Irene Glen Estate
No
Family day fun/walk 5km
10km, 21.1km
07:15
07:00
The Grove
Shopping Centre
No
Saturday
11/04/15
Ford 3 in 1
5km
10km, 21.1km
06:45
06:30
Ford Sports and
Recreation
Yes
Saturday
18/04/15
Morula run
5km
10km
06:15
06:00
Giant Stadium,
Shoshanguve
No
Saturday
25/04/15
Solomon Mahlangu
5km, 10km
15km
07:00
TBA
Yes
Monday
27/04/15
Freedom run
No
The Rockets Wally
Hayward Marathon
Zwartkops High
School
No
Saturday
02/05/15
Jacaranda Centre
run/walk
07:30
07:15
07:00
07:00
06:45
06:30
07:15
07:00
Themba Stadium
Friday
01/05/15
5km
10km
21.1km
5km
10km
21.1km, 42.2km
5km
10km, 21.1km
Jacaranda
Shopping Mall
No
Saturday
09/05/15
Jackie Meckler
Yes
Marius &
Willie
Love Run
06:45
06:30
06:00
07:10
07:00
DSC Thaba
Tshwane
Satuday
16/05/15
5km
10km
25km
5km
10km, 21.1km
Hatfield Christian
Church
Yes
Jaco &
DebbieAnne
Saturday
23/05/15
Virseker
Kolonnade 3 in 1
5km
10km, 21.1km
07:15
07:00
Kolonnade
Shopping Centre
No
Saturday
30/05/15
Great Run Series II
5km
10km
07:00
07:15
Weskoppies Hosp
No
Rinus &
Eddie
Marius &
Jeanne
AGN League results
Overkruin is currently placed 10th in the AGN league. The Overkruin men are currently 11th on the
super league, and the ladies, 6th.
AGN League Races 2015
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25/04/15
09/05/15
13/06/15
18/07/15
8/08/15
12/09/15
10/10/15
28/11/15
Solomon Mahlangu
Jackie Meckler
Race against drugs
Mooikloof Realtors Winter Road Race
A4A Women’s Rights
Value Log Ou Voetpad
Capital Classic
Muller Potgieter
Time Trial
Time trial takes place every Wednesday at 17:30 at Hoërskool Overkruin. Runners may
choose between 5km and 8 km routes.
Cold drinks are available for sale at the Clubhouse after every time trial.
A ‘bring and braai’ takes place on the first Wednesday of every month after time trial. The
next time trial braai will be on 1 April.
Time Keepers
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1/04
8/04
15/04
22/04
29/04
Eddie Viljoen
Dirk Pelser
Pieter Pretorius
Andriel De Lange
TBA
Membership fees and Club clothes
2015 Membership fees are as follows
 Seniors R370.00
 Juniors R300.00
Fees include one ASA licence number that must be worn on the front of the race vest.
For further information regarding payment of membership fees, please contact Willie at
[email protected]
Overkruin Atletiekklub vests that may be worn with any black pants.
 Vests
R180.00
 Crop tops
R160.00
 Black ‘skorts’
R160.00
 Long sleeve shirts R160.00
 Jackets
R260.00
 Social T-shirts
R150.00
For any information regarding running club clothes, please contact Katinka at
[email protected]
All payments to the club may be done using EFT using your name as a reference. The
applicable banking details follow:
FNB - Cheque account
Overkruin Atletiekklub
Account number: 6208 331 3248
Branch number: 251 037
Birthdays
Karen Nel
Alexander Voster
Johannes Roodt
Jacobus Janse van Vuuren
Andriel De Lange
Estee Du Toit
Rocky van Staden
Debbie-Anne Lubbe
Yulna van den Berg
Fun times
3 April
4 April
11 April
14 April
18 April
24 April
26 April
27 April
30 April
Thanks for your continued support and positive energy. Your committee wishes you happy training
and looks forward to seeing you at our race.
The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way? (Proverbs
20:24)
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Secretary
Leon Marais
072 390 9775
[email protected]
Stephan Jacobs
083 409 8123
[email protected]
Jeanne Prinsloo
084 661 5175
[email protected]
Statistics
Leon Marais
072 390 9775
[email protected]
Club Captain
Katinka Jacobs
082 968 0688
[email protected]
Club Captain
Marius Murray
083 322 6258
marius@marcomplastics.
co.za
Communication
Finances
Stephanie Mallory
079 369 8383
Stephaniemallory@hotmail.
co.uk
Willie Engelbrecht
081 347 5353
[email protected]