Despite the wet conditions and driving rain on Tuesday night, the Gamble Pharmacy Men's team ran in a another convincing victory in the second round of the Town Lodge Business Night Relay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Strengthened by the return of Mariano Esau who recently returned from the World Student Games in Korea, the young team finished the 17.5km race in just under 1 hour with their mixed team breaking the course record for their category with an equally impressive 1 hour 2 … [Read more...] about Gamble Dominate Night Series
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Night Relay inside Stadium
It's fun, it's exciting and it's unique - the Town Lodge Business Night Relay returns to Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Tuesday evening for another round of corporate team building with 5 runners or 3 walkers each completing a 3.5km route within the magnificent settings of the city's landmark stadium. Open to local companies, sports clubs or social groups, this popular event has brought something new to the city with the introduction of a monthly social winter sports series which brings fun … [Read more...] about Night Relay inside Stadium
Night Relay Victory for Transnet
A determined team of runners from the Transnet Engineering division spoilt the party for the Gamble Pharmacy team at the final round of the Investec Night Relay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday evening after a spirited race to the end. Having dominated the Series over the past three years, the young Gamble Pharmacy team was hoping for their 3rd win out of 4 starts this season but saw their dreams dashed in the last of the 5 five kilometre laps. With the lead changing several … [Read more...] about Night Relay Victory for Transnet
Night Relay Gamble
Local companies are all set to battle once again on Thursday night for the 4th and final round of the Investec Night Relay at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadiums. Over 100 corporate and social running and walking teams are anticipated to descent on the Stadium for what promises to be a fun evening of networking as they do battle over the 5km route around the stadium precinct. For the past 2 years the young running team from Gamble Pharmacy have dominated the Series and this year is no exception. … [Read more...] about Night Relay Gamble
Gamble smash course record
In absolutely perfect conditions last Thursday night, the 5 person Men's relay team from Gamble Pharmacy broke the course record by over 4 minutes to reclaim the Investec Night Relay title at Round 2. In the idyllic settings of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, close of 100 corporate and social teams took to the streets of Sydenham in the 2nd of 4 race nights of the Investec Night Relay. 2013 defending champions, Gamble Pharmacy, finished the 25km course in a very fast 1 hour 16 minutes from a … [Read more...] about Gamble smash course record
Running battle around stadium
The Investec Night Relay Series returns to the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Thursday evening for Round 2 with over 100 teams expected to battle it out as they run around the stadium. The Series comprises of 4 rounds this year and after a most successful start last month, Thursday nights action is expected to be dominated by the super fit teams from Transnet who enjoyed impressive wins in both the Men's and Mixed categories last month. Whether they can retain their position remains to be seen … [Read more...] about Running battle around stadium
Night relay off to great start
Thursday night saw a great start to the Investec Night Relay Series at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium with just under 100 corporate teams taking part despite strong winds on the night. The 5 runners from Transnet proved too strong for the Gamble Pharmacy depending champions when their Men's Transnet Lions team completed the 25km distance in a time of 1hr 21min, some 2 minutes faster than the 2013 champions who have vowed to make a comeback after their Olympic runner, Lusapho April, was unable to … [Read more...] about Night relay off to great start
ArtWorks for Youth
The Investec Night Relay has not only cultivated team spirit among local businesspeople, it is providing impoverished youth with an avenue to rise above their circumstances. A group of youngsters from the ArtWorks for Youth project in the metro's Joe Slovo township has shown what impact the fun relay can have on the local community. Despite trying circumstances, they have taken up the challenge of the 21km event around the North End Lake in Port Elizabeth. They competed in the first two … [Read more...] about ArtWorks for Youth
Gamble on to a sure thing at Investec Night Relay
It was an evening of record breaking at the second leg of the Investec Night Relay on Thursday, with athletes in the running and walking categories registering improved performances. Not only were records shattered on the 21km course around the North End Lake in Port Elizabeth, but event organiser Mike Zoetmulder of Zports recorded the most entries in the three-race series so far. Current leaders and defending champions, Gamble Pharmacy, managed to push even harder this time around after … [Read more...] about Gamble on to a sure thing at Investec Night Relay
Local Corporate relay highlights urban renewal
Over 100 corporate teams are expected to descend on the North End Lake for the opening race of the Investec Night Relay series in Port Elizabeth on March 7. Held on the first Thursday evening in March, April and May, the series will see teams of five runners or three walkers from companies, schools and other institutions do battle around the lake. Race organiser Michael Zoetmulder of Zports said the picturesque venue was chosen specifically to recognise the good work being done by the … [Read more...] about Local Corporate relay highlights urban renewal
The Night Relay is Back
The Investec Night Relay is back for an early 2013 Summer series and entries are now open. The first race is in the first week of March, so rally your colleagues and challenge last year's rivals in this year's three part business relay series. Held on the first Thursday evening of the next three months, the Investec Night Relay series kicks off on Thursday 7 March from North End Lake, where running teams of five or walking teams of three will tackle the 4.2km route around the Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about The Night Relay is Back
Trains Beat Drugs
The Transnet Men's Running Team last night broke previously unbeaten Gamble Pharmacy's six-time winning streak, and destroyed the course record with a winning time of 1hr 06min 16sec in the final 2012 event of the Investec Night Relay. Merrell's ladies sealed their 2012 unbeaten status in the women's category, with a time of 1hr 31min 40sec whilst Transnet Runners team 1 were the fastest mixed team over the 21km course in 1hr 18min 07sec. The walking category was won by the Walking Divas from … [Read more...] about Trains Beat Drugs
Results from Round 2 around the North End Lake
The second round of the Investec Night Relay took place on Thursday evening with records tumbling in 3 of the 4 categories. Held at North End Lake in near perfect conditions given the time of year, the race provided the fastest times in the history of this Business Night Relay Series. Leading the charge was the Gamble Pharmacy team breaking their previous course record in the Men's Relay division by just under 2 minutes to record a very fast 1hr 7min 33sec over the 21km distance. The all … [Read more...] about Results from Round 2 around the North End Lake
111 Teams Take Part in Round One
The first round of the Investec Night Relay took place last night around North End Lake with no fewer than 111 teams entered despite the wet conditions. The young team from Gamble Pharmacy, defending champions from last year, too the line honours once again with a commanding win. The 5 team members completed a total distance of 21km in a fast time of 1hr 9min and 42seconds, just 8 seconds outside of the record they set last year. The Transnet 2nd team place second with the PKF 1st team in … [Read more...] about 111 Teams Take Part in Round One
Night Relay Gets New Cash Injection
Local businesses are getting behind the Investec Night Relay series, which starts next Thursday at 6pm and involves their teams completing a 4.2km run or walk relay around the North End Lake and Stadium precinct. Established last year to bolster corporate team building and highlight the urban renewal undertaken by the Mandela Bay Development Agency in the Sydenham area, the Investec Night Relay is anticipated to attract over 100 local business and social walking and running teams on the first … [Read more...] about Night Relay Gets New Cash Injection
