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18 April 2018
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Gerda Steyn, female winner of this year’s Two Oceans ultramarathon, says her life has changed for the better in a very short time.
The former Kovsie received an invitation to a world-renowned marathon at the end of the year. She may not reveal the details yet.
Steyn, who studied Quantity Surveying and Construction Management at the University of the Free State (UFS) between 2009 and 2012, was just the third South African to win the Two Oceans since 1994. Her time of 3:39:31 was the second-best in the past seven years. For many she was a surprise winner because she didn’t compete last year and only managed a 14th place in 2016.
“Things really took off since the race (in Cape Town at the end of March). I received a lot of exposure. People say you must try and win the race, but they don’t tell you what will happen after that with all the media attention.
“My next goal is the Comrades for which I started training in the third week of April. I will only decide on my specific goals for the race two weeks beforehand.” She obtained a fourth place last year.
According to Steyn, who is a full-time athlete, she only did a couple of cross country races while she was studying.
“I played a bit of soccer and hockey for my hostel (Soetdoring). I have very fond memories from my university days. A couple of our hostel friends had a reunion after the race in Cape Town and had reason to have a big party.”
Wellness programme
2005-03-10
Kovsie Health & Kovsie Social Services invites UFS personnel to participate in a wellness programme on the 11-13 April 2005. The Rector Dr Frederick Fourie supports the wellness programme.
"Be wise Be well"
Programme:
Maandag
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11 April 2005
13H30 - 16H30
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Stress Workshop
Dr Arien v d Merwe
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The Space
Thakaneng Brug
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Dinsdag
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12 April 2005
9H00-12H00
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Stres Werkswinkel
Dr Arien v d Merwe
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Die Ruimte
Thakaneng Brug
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Dinsdag
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12 April 2005
14H00 - 16H00
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Work & Life Balance
Absa Healthcare
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The Space
Thakaneng Brug
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Woensdag
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13 April 2005
8H30-10h30
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Balans in werk & Lewensstyl
Ab sa Gesondheidsorg
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Die Ruimte
Thakaneng Brug
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Woensdag
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13 April 2005
11H00-13H00
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Workshop on Nutrition
Elmine du Toit
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The Space
Thakaneng Brug
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Woensdag
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13 April 2005
8H00 - 16H30
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Physical Wellness
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UV Biokinetika/ Oefensentrum
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"Wellness" Exhibition in the Callie Human Centre on 12 & 13 April 2005
ABSA HEALTHCARE SUPPORTS THE PROGRAMME
Vir verdere navrae kontak Arina Otto - 4013325 of 083 644 9980
Lenie Kotze - 4013258
Riana Johnson - 4013514
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