The day my life changed – 2nd April 2025
For years, I dreamed of starting some kind of physical activity or following a healthier lifestyle, but either life got in the way or my plans just never stuck.
In early 2025, my medical aid launched a lifestyle initiative for their chronic patients, and one of the programs offered was joining Run/Walk For Life. I grabbed the opportunity with both hands, hoping this would finally be the place to kickstart my “new health journey.”
As eager as I was, my excitement quickly hit a wall—I could barely make it around the club without gasping for air. Was I really that unfit? But giving up wasn’t an option. I had just started, and I knew I had to keep going.
Fast forward 11 months: I’m 30 kg down, I’ve made incredible friends, taken part in the eatForLife challenge, completed local races, and even earned Member of the Year 2025!
I know 2026 is going to be even bigger and better, thanks to my amazing Westville RWFL coaches, Edwin and Anna, the RWFL cheerleaders, and being part of a club that truly cares about us as individuals—no matter what fitness level we start at.
2026 is full of exciting new challenges and goals, and all we have to do is start—Day 1!