Six-time Two Oceans Marathon champion Gerda Steyn says she does not consider herself an outright favourite ahead of the 56km ultra-marathon set for 11 April at the University of Cape Town.
After enjoying a short break from competition, South Africa’s most decorated long-distance runner Gerda Steyn has outlined her plans for the upcoming season in an interview with SABC Sport.
Athletics South Africa chairperson of road running Enock Skosana says elite runners are spoiled for choice with three major marathons packed into the first half of the year.
Despite the signing of high-profile stars Gerda Steyn, Edward Mothibi and Tete Dijana, Hollywood Athletics Club training and development manager Greg Glossop has dismissed claims they are simply buying success.
Hollywood Athletics Club is celebrating a remarkable campaign after several of its elite runners delivered outstanding performances across major road races this year.
Athletics South Africa (ASA) Road Running Chairperson Enoch Skosana and South African marathon star Gerda Steyn is confident that Glenrose Xaba will deliver an impressive performance when she makes her international marathon debut in Valencia on Sunday.