South African half-marathon champion Thabang Mosiako says he will turn to his mentor and long-distance icon Stephen Mokoka for advice as he prepares for his debut at the Cape Town Marathon on 17 October.
South Africa’s top long-distance runners Stephen Mokoka, Tete Dijana, and Gerda Steyn have sent words of encouragement to national marathon record holder Elroy Gelant as he prepares for the biggest race of his career at the World Senior Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
South African long-distance legend Stephen Mokoka has sounded a word of caution to the next generation of athletes not to over-race in order to preserve their careers.
Veteran long-distance star Stephen Mokoka has decided to sit out of this year’s World Championships marathon, choosing instead to focus on local races and shorter distances.
Veteran long-distance runner Stephen Mokoka has confirmed that he will return to the Cape Town Marathon on 19 October in pursuit of a record-extending fourth title.
Stephen Mokoka sets his sights on breaking the Masters 10km World Record at the Absa Run Your City race in Durban on Sunday.