Begin van ‘n “Wonder”-Roete
Begin van ‘n “Wonder”-roete Begin van ‘n “Wonder”-Roete MIN MENSE weet dit, maar Hermanus het nogal ‘n rol gespeel in die ontstaan van ons nou reeds beroemde Voet van Afrika-marathon. Sien, ek het sommer so vir die pret saam met atlete van die Hoërskool Bredasdorp aan ‘n veldwedloop op Hermanus deelgeneem. Ná hierdie wedloop het […]
Die geskiedenis van “Die Voet”
Die geskiedenis van “die voet” Die geskiedenis van “Die Voet” Dit was seker net mooi twintig jaar gelede, dat ‘n onderwyser van Bredasdorp, Eps Joubert, een middag vir ons by Die Burger kom kuier het en opgewonde vertel het van sy droom van ‘n unieke wedloop. Die atlete sou met ‘n veldpad hardloop oor ‘n […]
Winning The First “Voet” – Stephen Donald
Winning the first “voet” Stephen Donald Winning The First “Voet” – Stephen Donald The first Foot of Africa 20 years ago, was going to be my third marathon ever. Everybody was saying how tough it was going to be, but nobody really knew what to expect. The evening before the marathon we drove from Cape Town […]
Media Release – NEW ROUTE FOR 21.1KM
Media Release NEW ROUTE FOR 21.1KM Media Release – NEW ROUTE FOR 21.1KM Due to rain storms and flooding our usual 21.1km has unfortunately been rendered unsafe and impractical for the half marathon athletes. Ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all participants is our top priority, after careful consideration the Voet van Afrika NPC have […]
Xolani Luvuno – Amputee Runner
Xolani Luvuno Amputee Runner Xolani Luvuno – Amputee Runner We are inspired by Xolani’s story Xolani’s story from a drug addict to the champion that he became, was not the story of a young man’s rehabilitation, but of his TRANSFORMATION. Abandoned by his parents, Xolani was raised by a grandmother and an uncle. He became […]
Runners 5 tips to prep yourself for race day – with 1 month to go
5 tips to prep for race day Runners 5 tips to prep yourself for race day – with 1 month to go Are you prepared for the toughest race with the warmest heart? Whether you’re confident and feeling fit for this race; or whether you’re still a little unsure of yourself – here are 5 […]
Overcoming an overberg mountain – on crutches
HERO RACING STORIES Xolani Luvuno Overcoming an overberg mountain – on crutches In 2018, the Voet van Afrika Marathon celebrated our 40th race. So it was fitting that we were joined by celebrity athletes, including amputee athlete, Xolani Luvuno. Xolani completed the full marathon, including a tough climb over our Overberg mountains – on crutches […]
