{"id":235573,"date":"2022-08-29T23:36:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-29T21:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=120533"},"modified":"2022-08-29T23:36:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-29T21:36:47","slug":"chimwendo-and-loizou-tame-hayterdale-classic-trail-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/chimwendo-and-loizou-tame-hayterdale-classic-trail-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Chimwendo and Loizou tame Hayterdale Classic trail run"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chimwendo-and-loizou-tame-hayterdale-classic-trail-run.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chimwendo-and-loizou-tame-hayterdale-classic-trail-run.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<figure id=\"attachment_120534\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-120534\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=120534\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"wp-image-120534 size-thumbnail lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chimwendo-and-loizou-tame-hayterdale-classic-trail-run.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120534 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/chimwendo-and-loizou-tame-hayterdale-classic-trail-run.jpg\" alt width=\"300\" height=\"169\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-120534\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gqeberha runners Lexi Loizou and Patrige Chimwendo won the 18km feature race at the BDO Hayterdale Classic Trail Run in the Addo region on Saturday. Photo: Full Stop Communications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Teenager Patrige Chimwendo and the experienced Lexi Loizou sped to victory in the 18km feature events at the BDO Hayterdale Classic Trail Run just outside Addo on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The event, which was supported by 12km and 6km distances for intermediate and novice participants, started with the tough 6km ascent of the Zuurberg Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Nineteen-year-old Chimwendo, who matriculated from Alexander Road High in Gqeberha last year, crossed the line at Hayterdale Trails in the foothills of the mountain range in a time of 1:43:09.<\/p>\n<p>Delano Knoetze took second (1:54:43) ahead of Willem Schoeman (2:03:10).<\/p>\n<p>Although he has mostly concentrated on road running, Chimwendo has developed a taste for the trails and was impressed with what the route offered.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve done some trail running in the past and have always enjoyed the experience,\u201d said the winner of last year\u2019s 12km Mountain Challenge at Crossways. \u201cSo when I get the opportunity I make sure to grab it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was the first time I have been in this region and it was good to discover these trails, which had plenty of variety. It was memorable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chimwendo, who placed third in the U23 category at last year\u2019s South African duathlon championships, soon found himself in a small group at the head of affairs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe course was quite steep from the outset, but I enjoyed the climb and was able to up my pace gradually, even though it got steeper and steeper,\u201d explained the Gqeberha runner.<\/p>\n<p>His relentless pace drew him clear of his opponents and saw him pass the first waterpoint after 7km one minute ahead of his closest challenger.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t hear any time gaps after that but from that point on I was able to hold my pace, averaging about five-and-half-minutes per kilometre.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTowards the end, with about 2km to go, I decided to push a little harder to make sure I held my position.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The former Alex pupil said he felt comfortable throughout as he was currently preparing for a training camp in Kenya.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m raising funds to go to Kenya in September, just before the season starts. So I\u2019m busy with a lot of preparation for that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis course had all the elements you want in a trail run and I was happy to feel comfortable on the ups, downs and technical sections. The organisers really did an amazing job.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After being forced to take time off to recover from injury, Loizou was thrilled to be back in the pack and duly finished on top of the women\u2019s podium in 1:43.56.<\/p>\n<p>The 38-year-old was followed home by Antonelle Saporta (1:54.49) and Sinalo Nongauza (2:19:06).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately I was off for quite a while but it is great to be over that and I look forward to doing more of these events,\u201d said the versatile athlete, who also competes in mountain bike and triathlon races.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m now able to train normally again and am so happy be back in action.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also a first-timer at Hayterdale, Loizou said she fell \u201cin love\u201d with the event, which features 600m of elevation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m notorious for getting lost on these sorts of runs because often you can be by yourself, but this route was so well marked.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt had a bit of everything, which I always appreciate, including some challenges like that first climb,\u201d said the Gqeberha athlete who clocked the second fastest time on the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut luckily I don\u2019t mind the uphills and after a few kilometres with a small group I was able to build a gap on the rest of the women\u2019s field.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI felt really comfortable throughout and it was nice to get the win and to have such a great route experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Results<\/p>\n<p>18km<\/p>\n<p>Men<\/p>\n<p>1. Patrige Chimwendo 1:43:09<br \/>2. Delano Knoetze 1:54:43<br \/>3. Willem Schoeman 2:03:10<\/p>\n<p>Women<\/p>\n<p>1. Lexi Loizou 1:43:56<br \/>2. Antonelle Saporta 1:54:49<br \/>3. Sinalo Nongauza 2:19:06<\/p>\n<p>12km<\/p>\n<p>Men<\/p>\n<p>1. Coenie Louw 1:10:03<br \/>2. Ettienne Potgieter 1:10:18<br \/>3. Makhosandile Ngquse 1:12:38<\/p>\n<p>Women<\/p>\n<p>1. Gail Willimott 1:03:44<br \/>2. Mariette Hattingh 1:10:15<br \/>3. Andrea Dyer 1:19:45<\/p>\n<p>6km<\/p>\n<p>Men<\/p>\n<p>1. Enrico Els 29:33<br \/>2. Brett Bursey 32:07<br \/>3. Dewald Vermeulen 35:47<\/p>\n<p>Women<\/p>\n<p>1. Lynn Biggs 46:12<br \/>2. Sonai Owsley 47:27<br \/>3. 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