Times Of Swaziland: QATAR RUNNER IN 172ND PARKRUN

QATAR RUNNER IN 172ND PARKRUN
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Sanele Jele on 04/07/2022 08:32:00


MBABANE – The Mbabane parkrun had visitors from as far as Qatar.
There weekly 5km timed run had four visitors namely Tracey Stewart, Amy Stewart.
The latter is living in Qatar. There was also Niaz Moosa from North Beach
parkrun. The line-up also featured new local runner Sisekelo S Magagula. Moosa
joined from North Beach parkrun in Durban. Niaz has conquered 200 parkruns.
These are the North Beach parkrun (197); Rose parkrun (1); Bridgetown parkrun
(1) and Durban Point parkrun (1). Niaz has seven volunteer credits. Amy from
Qatar completed her first parkrun on Saturday. She is originally from Eswatini
but is currently living and working in Qatar.
Parkrun organiser Neil Robinson welcomed the visitors. “Welcome to the global
parkrun family and we look forward to welcoming you back to our course,” said
Robinson. He also encouraged runners to improve their time so that they could
beat their personal best. He also thanked volunteers who braved the cold and
came out to assist in organising an awesome event.
Some of the volunteers were Devin Bauermeister, Erik Bauermeister, Karen Cooper,
Lean Drinkwater, Gohe Gebremariam, Bonginkosi ‘Mafry’ Madonsela, Nonhlanhla
Makhanya, Katherine Moir, Noreen Moir, Chris Morgan, Kirsten Robinson, Neil
Robinson, Ntsikelelo Shabangu and Ababu Tiruneh. The parkrun had 64 parkrunners
and this was made up of 17 ladies; 33 men and 14 unknowns (unregistered
parkrunners). “If you need assistance registering, please visit either Apollo
Printers or International Tool Hire in Mbabane and the team will assist you with
your registration,” he said.