Earning a Comrades Marathon Green Number is a milestone few runners achieve. It represents dedication, resilience and completing the ultimate human race 10 times.
In episode two of Sowetan On The Move, host Thulani Mbele sits down with seasoned Comrades runner Vongani Mashile, who reflects on his remarkable journey from completing his first Comrades Marathon in 2014 to earning his coveted Green Number after his 10th finish.
Mashile shares the highs and lows of his Comrades journey, including the moment he lost his Green Number after crossing the finish line, the sacrifices required to keep returning to the race, and what it took to earn multiple silver medals along the way.
