Glenrose Xaba Targeting A New 10k Record In Gqeberha

GQEBRHA - THE cap covers the head as it always does. It wouldnt be her without it. Whereas in the past it used to seem more as a way to hide herself from the media glare, such has been Glenrose Xabas growth in confidence that the cap has kind of become her trademark accessory.

She does not hide behind it like before. Neither does she speak softly and somewhat apologetically as she used to. No, the Boxer Athletic Club runner commands attention as she eloquently shares her plans for an upcoming race. Call it confidence. Call it self-belief. After all, when you have prepared well and know what you are capable of, why not voice it out, right?

Inside the City Hall, here in the Friendly City ahead of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Gqeberha 10K, the opening race of the popular five-city series, Xaba was not mincing her words as she shared her plans for an event she's yet to win. The athlete from Mpumalanga is gunning for the national record that she owns.

I am targeting a fast time on Sunday, she said. If I can break my PB, which is the SA record, then I can go for another SA record and go much faster. My aim is to try to run 30 minutes.

Cue applause from those gathered in the hall.