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Thembinkosi Sojola

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With 5 days to go to Backyard Ultra World Teams Championships in Potchefstroom one can never be ready until it’s time go time.

#backyardultra
#endurance
#bigdogsbackyardultra
#potchbackyardultra
#onemorelap by @sojolat

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2 days ago

Watching the GTR community putting in their last vert for the Mountco Vert Challenge month was awesome and nail biting. I tried to do a last minute charge for the top 50 but my mission failed 🤣.

#vert #happyplace #trailrunning taken in George Peak by @sojolat

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13 days ago

George Child and Family Welfare fundraising handover.

Me and @the_performance_hub_ would like to take this moment and thank everyone who was involved in this fundraising campaign. I am because we are. Long live to the spirit of “Ubuntu”.

We have finally handed over the funds to George and Family Welfare. We’ve managed to raise an amount of R61 000 & the back a buddy took their percentage and the final payment/ handover amount to George and Family Welfare was R56 000.

To our sponsors:

Gear

Sportmans Wharehouse George
@oasiswater_george
Simola Golf Estate
@umitpostma
@bayethemultisport
@rocketcoffeesa
@la_sportprtherapy

Overall major assistance:

@heinrichmuller54
@clare_writes_copy
@jamneckgretchen

Mostly assisted trail runners:

@mzi83583
@nkqintizabonga
@mountain_girl_gaelyn and many more.

Photos and videos by:

📸 Deidre Cloete
🎥 @form.visualsvrg
🎥 @jeffayliffe with live updates.

From me and @the_performance_hub_ to the people of South Africa 🇿🇦 and my friends around the globe thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support.

#ubuntu
#giving
#givingbacktothecommunity
#together
#grateful taken in George, Western Cape by @sojolat

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15 days ago

Running has never been just about the kilometres.

It has taught me discipline, resilience, patience and the strength to keep moving when things get tough.

From the roads and trails to the mountains, every challenge has shaped me. Every step has a story. Every finish line has taught me something new.

I run for my health, my freedom, and now, for a purpose bigger than myself.

The journey continues. One step at a time. 🏃🏾‍♂️🔥

#MyRunningJourney #UltraRunning #KeepMoving #journey #NeverGiveUp by @sojolat

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19 days ago

❤️ A HEARTFELT THANK YOU ❤️

To everyone who supported our charity run/hike for George Child and Family Welfare Services, and to all our incredible sponsors, thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🏽

Your love, support and generosity have helped us make a difference in the lives of children, families and communities in need. Every contribution matters, and together, we are creating hope beyond the finish line. 🏃🏽‍♂️❤️

⏰ FINAL CALL FOR DONATIONS!

To anyone who still wants to contribute, tomorrow is the deadline. We are preparing to hand over the funds to George Child and Family Welfare Services, and there is still time to make a difference.

Thank you for being part of this meaningful journey. Your support means everything. ❤️

Ubuntu makwande. 🙌🏽

#CharityRun #community #GivingBack #MakingADifference #ubuntu by @sojolat

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a month ago

Me vs My Mind.
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#endurance #resilience #nevergiveup #grind #happyplace by @sojolat

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a month ago

Just when I thought this year was over… BOOM! 💥 One more surprise!

A massive thank you to @cederberg_backyard_ultra CederbergBackyardUltra for the invitation. 🙏🏽

This one means a lot to me. I’m truly honoured, and there’s no way I’m saying no. I’ll be there to honour the invitation, embrace the challenge, and experience the Cederberg mountains for the very first time. 🏃🏽‍♂️⛰️

One more lap.
One more mountain.
One more story to tell.

See you in Cederberg! 🔥

#CederbergBackyardUltra #BackyardUltra #UltraRunning #UltraRunner #newchallenge by @sojolat

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a month ago

Going back a little… 📸🏃🏾‍♂️

One thing about me is that I remember every little detail and every person I’ve met along my journey. When I look back, I can tell you how each person played a part in getting me to where I am today.

For that, I can only be grateful. 🙏🏾

I have no regrets. Every challenge, every setback, every conversation, every friendship and every moment has shaped my journey. Somehow, everything has brought me to exactly where I am today.

These photos were taken at Taroko Park in Johannesburg. It was a VERY hot day, and I couldn’t keep anything on my stomach. 🥵

Then my Jo’burg people came through with moringa magewu… and just like that, the problem was solved! 😂❤️

In isiXhosa we say:

“Umntu ngumntu ngabantu.”

“I am because we are.” 🤝🏾❤️

No journey is ever walked alone. I’m grateful for every person who has been part of mine.

The journey continues… 🏃🏾‍♂️🔥

📸📸 @nicolette7g

#journey
#ubuntu
#nevergiveup
#runninglife
#grateful taken in TAROKO TRAIL PARK by @sojolat

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a month ago

Thank you George and Family Welfare for your continued service to this wonderful community. 100 years of service and struggles 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Please keep those donations coming we’re 60% to our target 🎯 now and in case you didn’t know the target is R100k and the 18th of September is the deadline.

#Ubuntu
#communitysupport
#100ofservice
#TogetherWeCan
#thankyouforyoursupport by @sojolat

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a month ago

“WELCOME TO THE DUNGEON”

It’s always a scary moment going down into the Dungeon but it’s the torture, the grind and the grit I prefer. After every session I come out cooked and I’m enjoying every bit of it.

Thank you @the_performance_hub_

#dungeon
#journey
#ubuntu
#grit
#keepgoing by @sojolat

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a month ago

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to @oasiswater_george for this gift 🎁. From their support with water when I was doing a charity run for @george_childwelfare to this wonderful goodie bag.

#ubuntu
#together
#community
#endurance
#blessed by @sojolat

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a month ago

To become the person you want to be, you must be willing to do the things your future self will thank you for. Stay disciplined, embrace the struggle, trust the process, and keep showing up even when you don’t feel like it.

#journey
#keepgoing
#nevergiveup
#endurance
#trailrunning by @sojolat

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a month ago