Chasing the Comrades dream: Brandon and Zaahida's inspiring journeys

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In this heartwarming and informative conversation, Stacey and J Sbu chat to two first-time Comrades Marathon runners with very different, yet equally inspiring stories.

Durban's Brandon van Loggerenberg, 20, shares why he chose one of the world's most iconic ultra marathons to test his physical and mental limits.

They also speak to Zaahida, a 42-year-old entrepreneur, mentor, wife and mother, who is finally living out a childhood dream despite overcoming significant health challenges and barriers to representation in endurance sport.

If you missed it live, listen in to hear how determination, resilience and a belief in yourself can turn seemingly impossible goals into reality.
10 Jun English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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