Comrades Limited Series | Episode 3 - Growing Gold-Medalists from Grassroots with Maxed Elite Team Manager Martin Ngwenya
It takes more than pure talent to make a Comrades Gold Medalist.Going on almost 30 years now, the Maxed Elite Team (first established as the Mr Price Sport Running Club in 1995) has become synonymous with winning Gold Medals at the Comrades Marathon - a title reserved for the top 10 male & female finishers each year. But how are these athletes afforded the opportunity to train, race and make a living from their passion?In this episode we hear from the Maxed Elite Team Manager, Martin Ngwenya, a former athlete of the club himself. He talks us through the fine balance of finding & nurturing the talented individuals that get to wear the Mr Price Sport Red Cap as part of the Maxed Elite family. We chat:the history of the Maxed Elite / Mr Price Sports Running Club.training and the adaptations required from the body & mind to tackle the 90km ultra-marathon (this applies to both the elites and every day participants).the unique challenges encountered by female elite athletes.the value that support, community and family plays in allowing athletes to thrive.The new Elite High Racer carbon-plated super shoe that's shaking up the game, exclusively available at Mr Price Sport.Some final race day advice from the coach to the stars!Listen & be inspired.
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