Run/Walk For Life Brackenfell

21/10/2026

I love the buzz on Mondays when everyone checks in to see how their walking and running buddies' weekends went..and to hear about the goals for the week..

Such a great feeling to kick things off by looking at all the medals collected over the weekend. Well done to everyone who took on the Mandela 5km, 10km and 21km races! 🏅

And a very special congratulations to Janine Heunis on completing her VERY FIRST HALF MARATHON! We are so proud of you! 🎉

18/10/2026

Oppiberg Camino Pilgrimage
29 September - 7 October
169km

Words from Andriette, one of our very own here at Brackenfell Run & Walk for Life:
"What once was only a dream, became reality! The foundation was laid at Brackenfell RunWalkForLife and of course longer distances over weekends to get used to more time spent on my feet. It was all so worth it! It wasn't without its difficulties, sometimes extreme heat, other times cold and wet. But the 9 days spent surrounded by nature made up for all of it."

12/10/2026

Rain or shine, this crew shows up! Cold... wet... but 65% attendance today - Run/Walk for Life Brackenfell - julle rock ! 💪

🥇 Illca – Completed her1st 10 km (GOLD membership) in a brilliant time of 55 minutes!
🏆 Lauren – Smashed her 1st 21 km to earn her ELITE membership!
📈 Amanda – Progressing like a boss to Level 4.

Enjoy the road, ladies! Keep inspiring us all. 🏃‍♀️✨

10/10/2026

Brackenfell members had a blast in Paarl (Fierview Goat Run) and Belville (Bakgat 10 k)
..Dit is vir my sommer baie goed en mooi!
Julle almal is ysters!
Well done Sharon with your 1st 5 km & Illca with your 1st 10 km

06/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating Our September Milestones! 🎉

Huge congratulations to everyone who kept moving, pushing, and having fun with us this past month. Here is a look back at our September achievements and some lighthearted moments that kept us laughing along the way!

👟 Session Milestones
Cumulative total sessions logged since joining:

10 Sessions: Amanda & Dulcy
25 Sessions: The Joseph Family (Roy, Liz, Shona & Jasmin)
40 Sessions: Sandra & Dorothea
60 Sessions: Melissa & Andrea
80 Sessions: Janine Heunis, Nico & Cathy

🏔️ Distance Peaks
Cumulative total kilometers logged since joining:

250 KM: Maretha, Monique & Sandra
500 KM: Martha & Irenke
2,000 KM: Johan & Anlerie
3,000 KM: Grizelda

🛡️ September Distance Shields
Total kilometers logged during September:

55+ km (Red Shield): Sharon, Zanile, Jasmin, Esté, Gerda, Engela, Cathy, Noeleen, Martin & Aubrey
70+ km (Pink Shield): Zinhle, Anzonette
85+ km (Orange Shield): Angela, Illca, Erika
100+ km (Yellow Shield): Martha
115+ km (Green Shield): Marna, Andriette
130+ km (Blue Shield): Stefanie, Janine H, Anlerie & Johan
145+ km (Purple Shield): Grizelda

🍌 Banana Awards
We couldn't pass up sharing a few funny moments from our group:

The Math Mystery: During last month's milestone announcement, one member was completely shocked hearing session counts jump to 60 and 80—not realizing those numbers were cumulative since Day 1, not in a single month! ("Hoe de vet is dit moontlik!")

Mix-Up #1: Roy accidentally picked up Sue-Ellen’s phone while logging time and was thoroughly confused trying to figure out where an extra 5 km came from.

Mix-Up #2: During a chat about social workers, Cathy transitioned the conversation to ask a separate question, prompting Maretha and Marinda to ask in total seriousness, "Shame, het jy probleme?"
Whether you logged your very first kilometer or tackled 21 km, You bring so much joy, support, and energy to this community!

💬 "Fitness is not about being better than someone else. It’s about being better than you used to be."
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05/10/2026

02/10/2026

Well done Dulcy & Roy for progressing to Level 4 - Many happy miles - Keep it up!

24/09/2026

Reset Challenge Week 1

We gain new experiences, have fun, and rethink our health and fitness. - #1 Excersice without sight 👁️🚫

Members felt their muscles working harder due to the tension caused by not being able to see, and it was amusing to watch everyone looking down at the ground, even though they couldn't see whether there were any obstacles.

We tested our senses and once again felt a renewed sense of gratitude for what we have.

Nantes run as one 10 k, Well done on flying the lumo green flag for us at the road races.

19/09/2026

A great week at Run/Walk for Life Brackenfell. But then again, every week is great...

Congratulations to Lana on progressing to Level 4; keep building on your hard work on the field.

Well done to Angela and Theresa on the Voet van Afrika 10km – you guys are on fire!

Then there was a time trial in the mix this week...On the right, we have the focused group with their hands on their watches, and on the left, the sweepers with their hands on their hips.

I can’t help but smile and think about how much I appreciate each and every one of you! Looking forward to another great week. Getting Fit while having Fun!

14/09/2026

Gun Run 2026
5 km Zanele & Miriam
10 km Anzonette, Marna, Illona, Grizelda & Zinhle
21 km Lauren - Well done with your 1st Half Marathon