As far as you suspect it“On November 5, veteran distance runner Mapaska Makhania is thrilled that the Soweto Marathon will be held some The marathon board members, who have since been suspended, had earlier announced the abandonment of the race.
“It was heartbreaking to hear that the Soweto Marathon was cancelled, even though I hadn’t“I don’t have plans to run yet. I was getting messages from people saying, “Your race has been cancelled“I think they say that because I’m from Soweto [in Naledi] And I got second place [to Irvette van Zyl in the main race in 2017]And“ Makania said at an event to announce the Bank of Africa as the Soweto Marathon“Sakhumzi Restaurant at Sakhumzi Restaurant on Vilakazi Street, Orlando East, on Wednesday.
“So people associate me with this marathon. After all, I’m on the verge that the race is on and she has a new sponsor [in Africa Bank]. has not been“Part of my plans to run the Soweto Marathon this year. I know the race [still] Away and I still have time to practice but… I don’t“I don’t know [if I’ll run].“
A desire to prove that she can compete could eventually force the 38-year-old sprinter from Naledi to run “people race“.
“maybe me“I will decide later that I will run because I have a score to settle with the other runners. Me, no“I just want to go out there and be involved like I do in the Spar races… I want to make a statement when I run the Soweto Marathon,“ Makhania pointed out.
Makhanya is eager to do well tomorrow“s spar grand prix mbombela leg, where she said“Her family and Deepclove Athletic Club runners will support her.
Running in front of her family encourages Makhaniya.
“I am so excited about the Mbombela Run because the ladies I run with at Deepclove Athletic Club and my family put on the Quantum Race. [minibus] out of their pocket to come and watch me. they“re not tell you“We’re not winning“re not support you. I might run faster cause my family will be there,“ Makhaniyeh said.