Run Alex

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Lets meet at our usual spot , same time & do the Lord’s work.

William Seleka was persuaded to join Run Alex, a local club. Six months later, having never run further than 10km, he finished a 50km ultramarathon, from Johannesburg to Pretoria.

“I used to hear people saying, ‘This is ComradesMarathon, you are running from Durban to Pietermaritzburg.’ I said, ‘It’s insane, you can’t do that.’ But now we are facing reality – I’m doing that as well,” he said…

To train, Seleka ran at least 10km every weekday evening, after a day spent repairing appliances for fridge-maker Smeg. On Saturdays, the 38-year-old would run up to 50km with Run Alex. “Recovery,” he said, was a half marathon.

Seleka said he wanted to create a legacy for his 15-year-old son and three-year-old daughter. “I can’t wait to have my red cap and the medal to show my kids.”

✍🏼 Rachel Savage ~ The Guardian

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/21/comrades-ultramarathon-south-africa

Sweat, tears and camaraderie as 20,000 runners take on world’s largest ultramarathon For one day every June, South Africa’s searing racial inequality seems to melt away at Comrades race

New Challenge Alert 🚨🚨

If you love skipping, you are in luck.
If you haven’t skipped, you are in luck too.

Another way to ensure your fitness is balanced.

“ Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently “
— Henry Ford

New week, New Goals 🔥🔥

Our Juniors showed up at Marivate Park yesterday for the Central Gauteng Athletics League 4 Cross Country. Well done to our Juniors! 🎉🌱💙

Watermelon gang joins hands with everyone againts cancer as-well , we are in solidarity.

All the best to the melons that will be representing us k’sasa at Race Against Cancer 2026 With Recovery Vitality.

Wozani nonke and enjoy ubumnandi be running.

NB: No support, It will resume next week with the full program.

They went to war for themselves and for us too, they brought back lump sum of pride & evidence to show for it.

As the Watermelongang siyanihalalisela sithi halalaaaaaaaa magapu.
And those who did not finish there is still a next time, *Better your next*.
We are proud of you. 🎉🎉🎉🥳🥳🥳

Condolences to Jwaneng Athletics Club 🕊️🕊️May the Top Runner’s soul rest well.

BEREAVEMENT NOTICE🕊️

Jwaneng Athletics Club

It is with profound sadness that Jwaneng Athletics Club announces the passing of Mr. Tumisang Abraham Thuso, affectionately known as Tallfigah, a valued member of our athletics family.

The Club extends its heartfelt condolences to his family, relatives, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Tallfigah will be remembered for his dedication, commitment, and contribution to athletics and the development of sport within our community. His presence, leadership, and passion for the sport touched many lives and will be deeply missed.

During this difficult time, we stand in solidarity with the bereaved family and share in their grief. We pray that they find strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead.

“Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.”

On behalf of the Executive Committee, members, athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters of Jwaneng Athletics Club, we convey our deepest sympathies.

Issued by:
Jwaneng Athletics Club
15 June 2026

JAC MEDIA 📸