Runner aims to finish Comrades Marathon in daytime
'My second comrades, my first down run. I've been running for a total of three years. In that time, I have completed races successfully,' said Lakhraj.
Apart from the Comrades, Lakhraj has completed two Two Oceans Marathons as well as the Cape Town Marathon twice.
'My father-in-law, Vis Padayachy, has a double green number in Comrades and has been a driving force in getting me to participate in the ultimate human race.
'However, my true inspiration is my wife and children. As a parent, I would like my children to see the sacrifice and hard work that goes into the preparation to conquer this challenge and for them to know that anything is possible with hard work and determination,' he added.
Also read: 26 DUT staff, students, alumni to take on Comrades Marathon
'It's my second year running in support of the Community Chest. The Community Chest has done an excellent job in supporting early childhood development. If we can make a difference to one child's life, we can change the direction of society. Using the Comrades is an ideal time to create awareness for such a noble cause. My legacy that I can leave for my children is that I advocated to make a difference, and no matter who they are, they can make a difference too.'
Lakhraj's diet and way of life are pretty simple. He believes that if one expects their body to perform at its best, one has to consume the best. 'A balanced diet, trying to keep it clean, with a cheat now and then.'
Being a newcomer in the down run, his wish is to finish the race within the cut-off time, and even better would be to finish in the daytime.
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