Runners Talk

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ANDRIES VENTER
1962 - 2025
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It is with great sadness that we received the news of the passing of Andries Venter. An honorary member and absolute legend of our club, he served as chairman from 1992 - 1996, and again from 1998 - 2017.

He holds the record for most completed Comrades runs with 32 — of which 18 were silver. His best time was 6:24, recorded at the 1991 down run.

He also won the 1994 Washie 100-Miler on his debut run at that event. But apart from his many impressive accomplishments, Andries will be remembered for his selfless service, guidance, and mentorship of countless runners throughout the years.

Condolences to his family and all his friends — may he rest in peace 🙏🏼🕯️

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Tipplers Trot Pub Run 2025 - Alberton Athletic Club We will stop at 3 Pubs along the route and end back at the clubhouse. Please note all drinks are for your own account, so please bring your card or cash with! Entries are strictly limited to 120. RSVP & Payment required by no later than Tuesday, 25 November 2025. Includes: T-Shirt, Prego Roll & […...

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Two Oceans 2025: Questions for the Board - The Running Mann After the worst organised event in the race's 54-year history, here's a comprehensive set of questions for the Two Oceans Board to answer.

I came across a post on FB where a lady posted about not receiving a medal after completing a race. It stated that all finishers will receive a medal.

What a frustrating experience it must be for those who participated in the event mentioned in that FB post!

It's unprofessional for the running club to run out of medals and then not follow through on their promise to send them out asap.

It's even more disappointing to see that they're already advertising their next event, without dealing with the issue at hand. That suggests a lack of accountability and possibly a disregard for their fellow runners.

It has been 4 months since the event with multiple messages exchanged and eventually the club has stopped responding.

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