Marathon venture to help pit bulls

endurance record by doing 190.4km around a 400m track in Pietermaritzburg in 2014. She is also the first person to do a double Washie 100-miler, running 322km in 2013.

Former soccer player, Makobane has numerous marathons under his belt, including three Comrades.

Talking about the preparations for such a tough feat ,Moller said it went beyond just physical fitness.

“I like to go into the event knowing I am physically as prepared as possible. So it means doing double, if not triple, the mileage most Comrades runners run from January to June. Mentally, I keep reminding myself why I am doing it, and that so many animals suffer a lifetime, not just for 10 days,” she added.

This sentiment was also echoed by Makobane who said his first attempt last year failed because he was not mentally prepared for it.

“When you take on a gruelling challenge it’s a given that your body will take a beating, but it will only give up when your mental side gives up so you have to train your brain to push even in the toughest conditions,” he explained.

He said they hoped to raise R300 000 which will include the value of all the pet food people are donating towards the course.

“I’m confident we will finish the nine races before the Comrades but I’m a bit anxious about the Comrades itself because this will be my first up-run… I hope to do well because I’m better with up-hills,” said the father of two.

The pair will kick off their journey on Friday at Thaba Tshwane in Pretoria and conclude it in Pietermaritzburg on June 4.

They urge fellow runners and community members to join them for a stretch when they come to their areas.

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