MAHIKENG MAIL - MAHIKENG: Five-time Comrades Marathon gold medallist Edward Mothibi is looking forward to the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10k on Wednesday, 24 September. He describes the race as one of the highlights of his year, using it as a crucial speed test before shifting his focus to preparations for the upcoming ultramarathon season.
Mothibi, who has earned two consecutive top ten finishes against 10km and 21km specialists at the annual Absa Run Your City series season finale in Joburg, is positive about delivering another striking performance on national Heritage Day.
“By that time it’s September so the body has rested enough after Comrades. I hope that even this year, my body will respond accordingly because that’s the last race where I want to run well before starting the build up to Comrades again,” said Mothibi.
“It’s fantastic to have Edward Mothibi line up and perform so well at the Absa Run Your City Joburg 10k,” said Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder.
“Edward is a world-class athlete that has proven to possess both endurance and speed, and what better way to sharpen that speed than by racing in the Absa Run Your City series. His participation highlights the series’ ability to attract and challenge athletes across all distances, from 10km specialists to marathon champions. We wish Edward the very best of luck come race day and look forward to witnessing another exceptional performance.”
