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Red Hill 2012 Pics — they say it all!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:48:44 +0000

Runners chilling out

Henry going all outChilling

Lady runners

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:32:35 +0000

You know since I started running my dream is always to see more women folk on the road. I know running has been deemed a man’s sport. To that I say no. If I look around in all the race events that are taking place within our country the only time I see a large contigency of women is when there is a walking event. I know walking is some sort of exercise but there are limited numbers of these events.

My ideal situation is seeing women coming out in numbers like they do in the lady’s races. Coming from the Western Cape township areas it is so disturbing to see the lack of women participants in our races or in any form of exercise. I know it takes courage to start but I promise you once you start there is no looking back.

The purpose of this post is to encourage more of our sisters to consider starting running or any form of exercise. The time spent on running or exercise you will realise later how much change it brings into your lifestyle. How wonderful it would be seeing most of our races being dominated by womenfolk. I challenge all ladies who are currently involved in running to entice their friends,colleagues, family members, neighbours and just about every lady to start up running.

In terms of our club we welcome everyone who wants to join us for training sessions and advice. We operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays at NY49 Stadium Gugulethu starting from 6pm.

You may want to contact our resident coach Marshal on 0846508785 for training session.

Come out in numbers.

New members!

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:38:38 +0000

I just like to take this opportunity to welcome all the new members to our club. We hope that you are here for the long haul. You have made the right choice and decision. You have joined one happy family. You have joined a club where everyone is a king and queen.

We are a club that strives to be visible and engaging everywhere we are. We do not demand a lot from you only that you avail yourself when the club hosts events of which members are not allowed to take part in.

Ours is a unique club as everyone is friendly as we do not pass each other without saying “Go Gugs”. So by joining us we want you to shout at the top of your voice not only to our members but to other runners as well.

Welcome again.

Attention all club members – no running on Race Day!

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:25:49 +0000

Hi All Just a reminder that our race takes place on Friday 16 December at NY49 stadium. Attached is our race flyer. We appeal to ALL club members to please come and assist on the day. Please also note that club members will not be allowed to participate in the race and we need all the assistance. It’s also unfair to other fellow members. We will meet at NY49 on Thursday 15th December between 5pm and 5.30pm to set up the venue. Please come along and assist. Friday morning is our race and members are requested to be at the venue by 5am. We are also having the family day after the race for those club members who have assisted. You will be issued with a coupon which will allow you to enjoy a nice braai and a day of fun and entertainment. Please come out and support YOUR club. Sincere Thanks & Regards Tanya Schouw

How to join the club

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:10:39 +0000

Joining the club is as easy as ABC.

Senior Members

We currently charge R180 for new members out of which you get that year’s licence number, club running vest and depending on availability you get t-shirt.

Current members pay R150 of which they only get a club vest. Members over 50 yrs starting in 2010 pay only R100.

Junior Members

New junior members pay only R50 of which they get a licence number, club running vest and depending on availability get a a t-shirt.

Current members pay only R40.

what is required of you is the following:

Seniors and juniors to complete this form …..

The juniors need to hand in their birth certificate as well.

The following people can be contacted for immediate joining in the order they are listed here and they will be more than willing to sign you up hassle free:

Thobile Ndzube on 0733182563

Marshall Moiloa on 0846508785.

Please feel free to contact Thobile or Marshall for any queries or referrals. Please download this form, fill it in and then contact Thobile or Nceba on 0823959696

It is preferable that monies are deposited into our bank account as indicated below:

Banking Details are below:

Absa

Branch name : Heerengracht

Bank account name: Guguletu Athletic Club

Bank account number: 4058930617

Branch code: 632005

Click here then: 2012 licensing form

Club run on Sunday 11 Dec!

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:24:12 +0000

As we decided to hold our official club run just prior to the actual race. This is to make sure that none of our club members run on the day as we need all hands on deck on the day. So if you are a club member intending or have plans to run on the day think again. Just come out and help us do marshalling.

We started on time at 7:00am. Guess what we had only 20 members coming out to run. We expect more of you to come and help please.

See you then on the day.

Shoes, shoes from NB!

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:12:06 +0000

New Balance once again came to the rescue by donating some of their shoes to members of the club. As you know our club strives to help where possible it is through drives like these that we try and make runing possible and easy for our members.

You can also donate some of your old running shoes that you are not making use of. We have seen some of our members doing the same. Please keep it.

We will do anything to finish 2 Oceans!!

Wed, 11 May 2011 15:16:13 +0000

You know after trying out a couple times to finish this race I had to resort to these drastic measures.

What drives Jimmy Adonis!!

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:42:22 +0000

We were wondering why was Jimmy at every race and this is what he had to say…………

I was asked why I run every race.

The reason why you see me at most, if not all, the races is that I am a member of Mille Miglia.Mille Miglia is a thousand miler club, comprising of members from athletic clubs in the western province.[Gugs have four representatives]

The goal is to cover a thousand miles [1609 km] within a year. Should you not reach a thousand miles you still get acknowledgement for what ever mileage you did, if it is ASA or WPA approved .The members of this club are real kilometre junkies they reel in every available kilometre and this has probably rubbed off on me.

Last year [2010] I reached this remarkable achievement [1700 km]. The fun is to send in monthly details of races completed and to monitor progress. You will get a kick out of watching your mileage grow. So next time you see me at a race you know why.

PS: “Yimmy” has more running vests than all of us combined at the club.

At 2011 Peninsula Marathon

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:22:55 +0000

Our athletes came out in numbers at this year’s Peninsula marathon. You know last year I vowed not run this again because of the experiences we had water along the route. Guess what I was there running. The main thing that attracted me to run wa thse fact that it was back on the old route.

You know I never realised that it is such a long distance running from Greenpoint to Simonstown until you hit the road. Well the weather was fine as well.

Seen here are some of athletes enjoying food which was peparred courtesy of Walter and Henry. Thanks guys. We always encourage our athletes to gathera round in every league as we normally bring some food.

Until next time.

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