Celebrating two decades of fun-filled road running, the Durban SPAR Women’s 10/ 5km will start and finish in the People’s Park at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Sunday 29 August.

The event which is major running fixture on the race calendar as well as a popular social and team-building occasion drew a field of 12 373 women in 2009, with 7,985 women participating in the 10km event, and 4,388 in the 5km.

The crowds in the past have been large, loud and enthusiastic along the course creating a festive and supportive vibe for the participants. This year, the course with the new start and finish, changes slightly and is more scenic and spectator-friendly.

A new technical development for this event is that Mr Price will provide the race data management including the results using their race timing chips.

A fleet of elite national runners will compete in the SPAR Grand Prix with last year’s Durban winner, Rene Kalmer, leading the log ahead of the Durban leg. But runners and walkers of all ages, shapes and sizes are encouraged to take up a healthy lifestyle and participate in the event.

Another exciting new development for this race is that SPAR KZN has joined forces with the City of Durban and Chesterville Athletics Club in an endeavour to work with local communities in the field, promoting outdoor activities and healthier lifestyles.

MD for SPAR KZN, Rob Philipson says, “We are really pleased to be partnering with the City of Durban for this event.  It is a major KZN event which attracts many visitors and also supports their marketing endeavours. It is also significant that we have teamed up with the SPAR Chesterville Athletic Club (SCAC) which will host the race. This is an historic club, with an enthusiastic and inspired committee who are eager to develop more runners of standing in the city.”

“Our relationship with the Club will include this flagship race, plus support in the form of kit and branding for the members as well as assisting in various development projects run by the SCAC. Looking into the future we are hoping that through other strategic relationships such as the City, the Club will also find a permanent home.” says Philipson.

“The Durban SPAR Women’s 10/5km event is an iconic sporting event for our City, along with the Comrades Marathon and Vodacom Durban July.” says Ethekweni Municipal Mayor, Cllr Obed Mlaba. “Following on our success in hosting the Fifa World Cup Soccer we have shown the world what we are capable of, this and the promises of a possible Olympic bid, means that we are now more determined than ever to promote the city as Africa’s Sports Capital. We are really pleased to be a partner in this event which is also one of the first big events to make use of the People’s Park, a place for our community.”

Mandla Dlodlo, Chairman of the SPAR Chesterville Athletics Club believes that this move will have a huge impact in the local communities. “We are thrilled that SPAR has identified our club as a means to support local running development. This is a true sign of a company putting their beliefs into action. They are committed to developing running and this significant financial and emotional support will filter down to the local runners. All I can say is watch this space...we are determined to be sending some of our club members to some important race meetings in the near future.”

For hundreds of ladies and supportive male counterparts the race is a memorable and rewarding experience. Even more rewarding is that SPAR is able to raise significant funds for the race charity, and this year has selected Independent Newspapers Community Projects as the official race charity.

There is Facebook group which will feature weekly training updates from leading SA Marathon runner Tanith Maxwell. Facebook Group – Durban SPAR Women’s 10/5km.

Starting time is 9am for the 10km and 9.45km for 5km. Entries to the race can be found at any SPAR; SUPERSPAR; KWIKSPAR stores or log onto www.spar.co.za for more details. For more info contact the race office on 033-3947484 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Durban SPAR Women’s 10/5km is supported by media partners, The Mercury and East Coast Radio.

GENERAL

Entry Forms will be available from SPAR, SUPERSPAR and KWIKSPAR stores in KwaZulu-Natal within the next 10 days.

ONLINE Entries are available immediately.

 

RACE DATE AND VENUE

Sunday 29 August 2010

People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

 

IN-STORE AND ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE

Friday, 20 Aug 2010

REGISTRATION

10:00 to 18:00    Friday, 27 August 2010
10:00 to 16:00    Saturday, 28 August 2010

START

10km     09:00 - Sunday, 29 August 2010
5km       09:45 – Sunday, 29 August 2010

Tanith Maxwell Training Programme

We are delighted that you have shown an interest in road running and look forward to sharing with you a training programme that has been carefully constructed by our leading SA Marathon Runner, Durban’s very own Tanith Maxwell.

Tanith Maxwell, based in Kloof, competes in events nationally and internationally, including the Durban SPAR Women’s 10km/5km. She is the only lady to have qualified for South Africa to compete in the Commonwealth Games in India in October. She will be using the Durban SPAR Women’s 10km/5km as a final race preparation before she leaves for India. Her distances that she concentrates on are 10km, 21,1km and 42.2km.

For more information on Tanith go to www.tanithmaxwell.co.za

 

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Week 1	Walk 25mins	Rest	Walk 12mins	Rest	Walk 30mins	Rest	Rest
19 July - 25 July			Jog 2mins		Jog 3 mins
			Walk 12mins
Week 2	Walk 25mins	Rest	Walk 15mins	Rest	Walk 25mins	Rest	Walk 5mins
26 July - 1 Aug	jog 3 mins		Jog 5mins		Jog 5 mins		Jog 2mins
			Walk 15mins				(repeat 4X)
Week 3	Walk 30mins	Rest	Walk 8mins	Rest	Walk 12mins	Rest	Walk 35mins
2 Aug - 8 Aug	Jog 7 mins		Jog 3mins		Jog 9 mins
			(repeat 3X)		Walk 12mins
Week 4	Walk 15mins	Rest	Walk 10mins	Rest	Walk 40mins	Rest	Walk 20mins
9 Aug - 15 Aug	Jog 10 mins		Jog 5mins (repeat 3X)		Jog 10 mins		Jog 10mins
	Walk 15mins						Walk 15mins
Week 5	Walk 50 mins	Rest	Walk 10mins	Rest	Walk 20mins	Rest	Walk 60mins
16 Aug - 22 Aug			Jog 3min/walk 3min -		Jog 12mins
			(repeat 5X)		Walk 20 mins
Week 6	Walk 10mins	Rest	Walk 10mins	Rest	Walk 5mins	Rest	Race Day 10km
23 Aug - 29 Aug	jog 15mins		Jog 5mins		Jog 10mins
	Walk 10mins		(repeat 3X)		Walk 5mins