Sarahann completes her 50th parkrun

GRAAFF-REINET NEWS - Fourty happy parkrunners turned up for the weekly Mountain Drive parkrun last Saturday.

Amongst them were visitors from Mooi River, Paarl and Roodepoort.

The first runner in was Benjamin Lemke at just 24:44, a strong finish, with the first lady in, Claire Lemke, at 31:43.

Sarahann Oberholster completed her 50th parkrun while Sara Cochrane ticked off parkrun number 25.

Two newcomers were Nokuzola Nana and Natasha Blignaut while Jan Coetzee (29) and Kathy Helm (35) achieved personal bests on Saturday.

The volunteers were Gerry van Rooyen (scanner), Danie Jackson (timekeeper), Anneke Wieneke (tailwalker), Mike Carlitz (tokens), the two wonderful Cambeboo Rangers (at midpoint) and Kim Spencer Primic (race director, photos and results processing).

Mark Lemke and dad, Grant, nearing the finish line with brother Benjamin standing in the middle at the back. Benjamin was the first runner in.

Kathy and Derek Helm on a happy stroll towards the finishing line.

Benade Strydom accompanies newcomer Mokuzola Nana. ABOVE: Sarahann Oberholster completed her 50th parkrun. With her is Girly. Photos: Kim Spencer Primic