GALLERY: Fifth annual CDM 4-IN-1 Marathon done and dusted -

The fifth edition of the annual CDM 4-IN-1 Marathon which started and finished at Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday proved to be a huge success.

Thousands of runners came out to participate in the 5km, 10km, 21km and 42km races in Limpopo‘s capital.

CDM 4-IN-1 MARATHON A HUGE SUCCESS

All race tickets were sold out and it is estimated that over 2 000 runners took part. Lutendo Mapoto was the big winner of the day as he ran the 42km race in a time of 2:12:21.

Capricorn District Municipality Executive Mayor Cllr Mamedupi Teffo also ran and completed her first ever 21km race. She was part of the happiness Bus led by seasoned media personality and Energy FM Station manager Bk Matewe. They complete in a time of 02:47.

“I am happy that I managed to finish my first 21km run in 2:47 minutes. I must say it was not an easy task but I was happy because I was on the bus with Bk Matewe and all the runners,” said Mayor Teffo afterwards.

HOW MAYOR TEFFO PREPARED FOR HER MAIDEN 21KM RACE

“My son also ran 10km and he also managed to finish on time. As busy as I am, I always make time for exercise. I run in the morning at around 4:30am. I don’t have time to do it everyday but the minute I get time I make sure that I go and run because with the type of work that we are doing it’s important to keep healthy and fit at all times.

**CDM Mayor Cllr Mamedupi Teffo with the Bus of Happiness fellow runners**

ON WHETHER SHE WOULD ATTEMPT TO DO A 42KM RUN

“I think so. But I think I must just do at least 21km four to five times before I do 42km but u must say it was not easy. But it was also exciting at the same time. I am so proud of myself, for a person who is not a competitive runner. And for a person who is also always very busy. You have no idea how happy I am. Even with my medal, I am going to keep it safe in my room so that it motivates me to go bigger.”

The driver of the happiness Bus Bk Matewe also had some positive feedback on the executive Mayors race, commending her determination and attitude.

A runner at the l CDM 4-IN-1 Marathon — **Nthabiseng Metlhe at the CDM 4-IN-1 Marathon**

“I think she did exceptionally well though I am not surprised because she has the right attitude and determination.

“Last week 18 February we did a pre-race run of 21km and today we were just retracing our steps because we knew when to pace up and slow down,” he said.