Bellville Running Club

Dangerpoint 2011 Results

2012-01-25T12:19:00.000+02:00

Bellville runners in order of postion, name, surname, division and time:

Half Marathon

35, Monty Sahd, Senior, 1.36.38
195, Tom Johnson, Master, 2.03.09
212, Lize-Marie Sahd, Senior, 2.05.44
269, Floyd Townes, Veteran, 2.12.47
311, Francois Kellerman, Senior, 2.20.50
312, Francois Kellerman, Grand Master, 2.21.24
313, Frank Kellerman, Senior, 2.21.28

10 km

316, Felicia Kellerman, Senior, 1.27.48

Click here for the Dangerpoint 2011 Half Marathon results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)

Click here for the Dangerpoint 2011 10 km results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)

(source Frikkie Kotze)

Hohenhort 2012 Results

2012-01-24T12:11:00.000+02:00

Bellville runners in order of postion, name, surname, division and time:

15 km

66, Eise Geerts, Master, 1:02:52 (3rd Place)
202, Jeandre Kritzinger, Senior, 1:12:01
325, Herman van der Werf, Senior, 1:16:20
429, Tom Johnson, Master, 1:18:51
518, Marietha Herbert, Grand Master, 1:21:21 (1st Place)
815, Japie Kritzinger, Veteran, 1:27:46
999, Noel Wessels, Master, 1:32:24
1011, Philip van Gass, Grand Master, 1:32:54
1283, Johan van Zyl, Veteran, 1:38:21
1850, Hantie Nelson, Veteran, 2:14:58

Click here for the Hohenhort 2012 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)

(source Sonia Harlock)

Why humans choose running over walking

2012-01-23T12:00:00.000+02:00

Other than Olympic race walkers, people generally find it more comfortable to run than walk when they start moving at around 2 meters per second.

North Carolina State University biomedical engineers Dr. Gregory Sawicki and Dr. Dominic Farris have discovered why: At 2 meters per second, running makes better use of an important calf muscle than walking, and therefore is a much more efficient use of the muscle's – and the body's – energy.

Published online this week in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the results stem from a first-of-its-kind study combining ultrasound imaging, high-speed motion-capture techniques and a force-measuring treadmill to examine a key calf muscle and how it behaves when people walk and run.

The high-speed images revealed that the medial gastrocnemius muscle, a major calf muscle that attaches to the Achilles tendon, can be likened to a "clutch" that engages early in the stride, holding one end of the tendon while the body's energy is transferred to stretch it. Later, the Achilles – the long, elastic tendon that runs down the back of the lower leg – springs into action by releasing the stored energy in a rapid recoil to help move you.

The study showed that the muscle "speeds up," or changes its length more and more rapidly as people walk faster and faster, but in doing so provides less and less power. Working harder and providing less power means less overall muscle efficiency.

When people break into a run at about 2 meters per second, however, the study showed that the muscle "slows down," or changes its length more slowly, providing more power while working less rigorously, thereby increasing its efficiency.

The finding sheds light on why speed walking is generally confined to the Olympics: muscles must work too inefficiently to speed walk, so the body turns to running in order to increase efficiency and comfort, and to conserve energy.

The research could help inform the best ways of building assistive or prosthetic devices for humans, or help strength and conditioning professionals assist people who have had spinal-cord injury or a stroke, Sawicki and Farris say.

How exercise may keep alzheimer’s at bay

2012-01-20T10:04:00.000+02:00

Alzheimer’s disease, with its inexorable loss of memory and self, understandably alarms most of us. This is especially so since, at the moment, there are no cures for the condition and few promising drug treatments. But a cautiously encouraging new study from The Archives of Neurology suggests that for some people, a daily walk or jog could alter the risk of developing Alzheimer’s or change the course of the disease if it begins.

How Exercise May Keep Alzheimer’s at Bay

Cango - pre-entries only in 2012

2012-01-19T13:43:00.000+02:00

The Cango Marathon and Half Marathon are only taking pre-entries this year.

Pre-entries close 16/02/2012.

Link to entry forms for Cango Marathon and Half Marathon 2012

Thank you Gabi and Wietsche.

Bay to Bay 2012 Results

2012-01-18T10:16:00.000+02:00

Bellville runners in order of postion, name, surname, division and time:

30 km

113, Ryan Hammond, Senior, 2:17:16
176, Theresa Brand, Senior, 2:24:57
324, Quintus van Rensburg, Veteran, 2:36:55
330, Johan Marnewick, Master, 2:37:23
386, Marius Victor, Veteran, 2:39:57
493, Sotirios Ladopoulos, Veteran, 2:45:05
510, George van Schalkwyk, Veteran, 2:46:06
514, Deon Brand, Senior, 2:46:12
598, Tom Johnson, Master, 2:49:58
654, Danie van der Merwe, Veteran, 2:52:10
661, Hilton Murray, Veteran, 2:52:21
684, Geoff Lee, Veteran, 2:53:34
885, Dick Jordaan, Veteran, 2:59:50
930, Louise Kock, Veteran, 3:01:33
953, Marian Cilliers, Veteran, 3:02:32
974, John Burns, Senior, 3:03:26
975, Andre Mariano, Senior, 3:03:28
1009, Herman van der Werf, Senior, 3:04:55
1010, Gus Venter, Veteran, 3:04:56
1075, Mandy Burns, Senior, 3:07:18
1189, Wietsche van der Westhuizen, Master, 3:12:34
1190, Riaan Kunz, Veteran, 3:12:35
1222, Chris Maakal, Senior, 3:13:58
1357, Floyd Townes, Veteran, 3:20:08
1371, Johan van Zyl, Veteran, 3:20:43
1427, Japie Kritzinger, Veteran, 3:24:28
1447, Lizet Murray, Senior, 3:25:04
1528, Anton van der Vyver, Veteran, 3:28:50
1629, Francois Kellerman, Grand Master, 3:34:05
1630, Pieter Brand, Master, 3:34:06
1714, Gabi Toerien, Senior, 3:39:01
1790, Margaretha du Toit, Master, 3:44:54

15 km Relay

Maretha de Kock, 1:21:14 & Partner, Total Time = 2:31:06
Courtney Groener, 1:23:59 & Partner, Total Time = 2:47:59
Elroy Lekay, 1:19:13 & Partner, Total Time = 2:56:23
Marietha Herbert, 1:20:08 & Partner, Total Time = 3:01:05
Philip van Gass, 1:38:57 & Pieter Carstens, 1:33:37, Total Time = 3:12:34
Riaan Erasmus, 1:26:50 & Adele Erasmus, 1:52:03, Total Time = 3:18:53
Liezel Engelbrecht, 1:31:35 & Janu Engelbrecht, 1:51:16, Total Time = 3:22:51
Vera da Silva, 1:43:23 & Partner, Total Time = 3:49:23

Click here for the Bay to Bay 2012 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)

(source Sonia Harlock)

Zola Budd to run Comrades Marathon

2012-01-17T10:00:00.000+02:00

One of the best athletes South Africa has ever produced and former world cross country champion, Zola Budd, confirmed her participation in the Comrades Marathon from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on June 3.

Zola Budd to run Comrades Marathon

Two Oceans Fun Runs 2012

2012-01-16T15:10:00.000+02:00

The 2012 Old Mutual Two Oceans Fun Runs take place on Friday 6 April at the University of Cape Town (UCT) rugby fields, Upper Campus, Rondebosch, the events are open to everyone; family, friends, supporters and especially children who have the opportunity to join in the fun and experience the spirit of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon.

Participants can choose from the following exciting events:

* 56m Nappy Dash for children 1 to 3 years (limited to first 250 entries received)
* 300m Toddlers' Trot for children 4 to 6 years (limited to first 400 entries received)
* 2.5km
* 5km

Enter online at https://admin.twooceansmarathon.org.za/TOMEntry1.aspx

Introducing Riaan

2012-01-13T13:31:00.000+02:00

I’m Riaan Erasmus,35 years of age and married to Adele Verwey. Oh yes we have no kids, yet. I have been running since 2009, with Bellville running club.

Introducing Riaan

Individual Entries open for SA Marathon Championships

2012-01-12T11:30:00.000+02:00

The PW Botha College in George will be the venue for the SA Marathon Championships on Sunday, 5 February 2012 and there is still a small opportunity for those athletes that wish to compete on the day, as individuals should they not be selected by their respective provinces.

To enter as an individual athlete, entries must be done through the residing province and the minimum selection criteria have to be met. Individual athletes have to compete in club colours or unbranded kit.

The qualifying standards are as follows and apply for Marathons between 1 January 2011 and 15 January 2012.

Open Men    02:40

Open Women     03:40

Men 40-49   03:00

Women 40-49    04:00

Men 50-59   03:30

Women 50-59    04:00

Men 60+      04:00

Women 60+       04:00

Athletes that would like to attempt a first marathon will be scrutinized on an individual basis based on their half marathon time ran between 1 October
2011 and 15 January 2012.

The SA Marathon Championships is closed to South African athletes only. All entries must be received by provinces and reach Athletics SA by the close of business on Monday, 16 January 2012.

Mardi Gras Twilight Run 2012

2012-01-11T10:05:00.000+02:00

Runners Memorial 2011 Results

2012-01-10T10:03:00.000+02:00

Bellville runners in order of postion, name, surname, division and time:

8 km

57, Frik Nelson, Veteran, 0:34:43
104, Jan Dippenaar, Veteran, 0:37:14
181, John Tye, Senior, 0:39:56
327, Bennie Stander, Master, 0:44:26
350, Danie van Eck, Master, 0:45:07
926, Hantie Nelson, Veteran, 1:06:32

Click here for the Runners Memorial 2011 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)

(source Sonia Harlock)

Puffer 2012

2012-01-09T10:11:00.000+02:00

Race date: 25 August 2012

Waiting List - (NB – This is only for novices. IE you have not previously completed the PUFfeR)

As of 2012 we have decided to introduce a NOVICE waiting list. How it will work is as follows.
· As of 09 January 2012 (07:00) you will be able to submit your names to be added to the NOVICE waiting list. This list will be ordered according to date and time that you submit your request.

· Submissions will only be available via the internet (Link will be provided on the website by 07:00 on 09 Jan 2012) www.puffer.fishhoekac.com

· The organizer will email you a reference number confirming your addition to the waiting list (within 7 days). Please quote this reference number during all correspondence.

· During May 2012 runners will be invited to enter the Hi-Tec Puffer 2012 based on their position on the waiting list as well as the % of entries allocated to Novices. Please note that this will be done via email so it is vital that you ensure your email address is correct and that you keep the organizers informed of any changes to your email address

· Once a runner has been sent an invitation their name will be removed from the waiting list.

Application for invitation to Participate in Hi-Tec Puffer 2012 (Non-Novices)

· Only online applications will be accepted.

· Applications open 01 May 2012 (Link will provided on the website by 07:00 on 01 May 2012)

Qualifying Criteria: Complete Ultra Marathon during period 01 Dec 2011 to 14 Jul 2012 (inclusive)

Sundowner 2011 Results

2012-01-06T12:27:00.000+02:00

Bellville runners in order of postion, name, surname, division and time:

10 km

152, Jana Burger, Junior, 0:42:51
273, Yvonne Louw, Senior, 0:47:00
549, Tom Johnson, Master, 0:52:33
558, Marietha Herbert, Grand Master, 0:53:01 (2nd Place)
629, Courtney Groener, Junior, 0:54:21
804, Riaan Erasmus, Senior, 0:56:18
909, Monica Havenga, Senior, 0:57:50
939, Noel Wessels, Master, 0:58:11
1116, Philip van Gass, Grand Master, 1:00:37
1166, Johan van Zyl, Veteran, 1:01:17
2078, Lucia Lodewyk, Master, 1:20:28
2223, Hantie Nelson, Veteran, 1:25:10

Click here for the Sundowner 2011 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)

(source Sonia Harlock)

Tokai Manor House 2011 Results

2012-01-05T08:56:00.000+02:00

Bellville runners in order of postion, name, surname, division and time:

16 km

45, James Frazer, Veteran, 1:11:09
64, Sotirios Ladopoulos, Veteran, 1:13:24
107, Frik Nelson, Veteran, 1:16:53
145, (no card), Senior, 1:19:30
173, Theo Swart, Master, 1:21:02
502, Marietha Herbert, Grand Master, 1:34:16
681, Andre Mariano, Senior, 1:41:02
805, Johan van Zyl, Veteran, 1:45:20
835, Carl Arend, Master, 1:46:20
1052, Nadia le Roux, Veteran, 1:55:24
1259, Philip van Gass, Grand Master, 2:11:18
1382, Hantie Nelson, Veteran, 2:57:54

Click here for the Tokai Manor House 2011 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)

(source Sonia Harlock)

Mitchell's Plain 2011 Results

2012-01-04T10:28:00.000+02:00

Bellville runners in order of postion, name, surname, division and time:

Half Marathon

32, Ryan Hammond, Senior, 1:27:25
42, Bongani Plaatjie, Senior, 1:30:22
59, Sotirios Ladopoulos, Veteran, 1:35:17
87, Frik Nelson, Veteran, 1:40:21
108, Quintus van Rensburg, Veteran, 1:43:16
121, Jan Dippenaar, Veteran, 1:45:02
192, Tom Johnson, Master, 1:53:46
285, Lize-Marie Sahd, Senior, 2:01:19
286, (No Card), Senior, 2:01:20
396, Philip van Gass, Grand Master, 2:14:47
490, J Burens, Senior, 2:26:32
491, Charlene Manzoni, Senior, 2:26:32

10 km

73, Marietha Herbert, Grand Master, 0:52:59
153, Nadia le Roux, Veteran, 1:05:27
274, Hantie Nelson, Veteran, 1:22:41

Click here for the Mitchell's Plain 2011 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)

(source Sonia Harlock)

Taalmonument Night Race 2011 Results

2012-01-03T10:14:00.000+02:00

Bellville runners in order of postion, name, surname, division and time:

10 km

38, Frik Nelson, Veteran, 47:09
46, Theresa Brand, Senior, 48:40
68, Jan Dippenaar, Veteran, 51:46
109, Tom Johnson, Master, 56:51
127, Marietha Herbert, Grand Master, 58:25
130, Deon Brand, Senior, 58:55
321, Hantie Nelson, Veteran, 01:38:09

Click here for the Taalmonument Night Race 2011 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)

(source Cailey Bredenkamp)

Constantia Village 2012

2011-12-28T19:24:00.000+02:00

Kloof Nek Classic 2012

2011-12-27T19:19:00.000+02:00

Cape Summer Trail Series 2012

2011-12-26T08:21:00.000+02:00

Voormalige padwedloop-kampioen oorlede

2011-12-23T14:22:00.003+02:00

Die voormalige padwedloop-kampioen Zithulele Sinqe is Donderdag in ‘n motorongeluk dood.

Mandla Radebe, algemene bestuurder van Sentraal-Gauteng Atletiek (SGA), het Vrydag gesê Sinqe (48) was betrokke in ‘n motorongeluk in Balfour, waar hy gewerk het nadat hy ‘n ontwikkelingsklub vir atletiek in die gebied gestig het.

Voormalige atletiek-kampioen sterf in ongeluk

Guguletu 2011 Results

2011-12-23T10:47:00.000+02:00

Bellville runners in order of postion, name, surname, division and time:

10 km

172, John Tye, Senior, 0:49:08
204, Marietha Herbert, Grand Master, 0:51:04
320, Johan van Zyl, Veteran, 0:58:13
431, Nadia le Roux, Veteran, 1:04:41

Click here for the Guguletu 2011 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)
(source Sonia Harlock)

Edgemead Runners Memorial Race 2012

2011-12-22T09:10:00.000+02:00

KFC Brackenfell 10 km & 5 km Fun Run

2011-12-21T09:31:00.000+02:00

Metropolitan 2011 Results

2011-12-20T13:12:00.000+02:00

Bellville runners in order of postion, name, surname, division and time:

10 km

54, Corne Janse van Rensburg, Senior, 0:40:40
60, Bongani Plaatjie, Senior, 0:41:41
78, Eise Geerts, Master, 0:43:10
83, Jana Burger, Junior, 0:43:24
93, Deon Brand, Senior, 0:44:32
140, Elroy Lekay, Veteran, 0:47:44
152, Francois Slabbert, Veteran, 0:48:23
155, Johan Marnewick, Master, 0:48:31
171, Jan Dippenaar, Veteran, 0:49:06
175, Geoff Lee, Veteran, 0:49:10
186, Courtney Groener, Junior, 0:49:28
225, John Tye, Senior, 0:51:16
239, Louise Kock, Veteran, 0:51:51
245, Tom Johnson, Master, 0:52:04
249, Izabelle Wiid, Veteran, 0:52:12
315, Chris Maakal, Senior, 0:54:47
334, Andre Mariano, Senior, 0:55:21
337, Floyd Townes, Veteran, 0:55:24
361, Marietha Herbert, Grand Master, 0:55:58
419, Cobus Barnard, Veteran, 0:57:39
420, Nic Richter, Senior, 0:57:39
481, Theresa Brand, Senior, 0:59:26
484, Dick Jordaan, Veteran, 0:59:28
501, Joppie Hattingh, Grand Grand Master, 0:59:56
515, Philip van Gass, Grand Master, 1:00:15
598, Vera da Silva, Veteran, 1:03:07
630, Gabi Toerien, Senior, 1:04:26
634, Wentzel Gelderblom, Grand Master, 1:04:28
743, Ronel Lourens, Veteran, 1:09:08
819, Mike Strohman, Master, 1:14:03

Click here for the Metropolitan 2011 results for all clubs and runners. (format .xls)
(source Sonia Harlock)