GSDAC will pace the sub-1:20 bus at the Thembisa Mile 10km on Sunday, October 25, giving runners aiming to complete the 10km in under one hour and 20 minutes a dedicated pace group to follow.

The Gauteng Social Development Athletics Club is an employee-based athletics club of the Gauteng Department of Social Development, established to promote health, wellness, teamwork and active living among departmental employees through road running and athletics.

The club welcomes members across different fitness levels and encourages regular training and participation in road races. Its focus extends beyond competition, supporting members in developing discipline, resilience, and healthy lifestyles while building friendships and representing the department at athletics events.

Over the years, GSDAC athletes have taken part in several established races, including the Joburg North City Marathon, Jeppe Marathon, Standard Bank Run, Two Oceans Marathon qualifiers, and the Comrades Marathon.

The club’s runners have delivered strong performances while encouraging colleagues and community members to embrace an active lifestyle through running.

For GSDAC, however, running is about more than chasing times.

The club also provides a platform for employee wellness, promoting work-life balance, stress management and social cohesion.

Through regular training, consistency and teamwork, members are encouraged to work towards their individual fitness goals while supporting one another.

At Thembisa Mile, that spirit will extend to runners chasing the sub-1:20 target.

For those taking on the 10km, finding the right pace can make all the difference. The GSDAC pace bus will give runners a group to settle into, stay motivated, and work towards crossing the finish line inside their target time.

So, if 1:19:59 is the goal, look out for the GSDAC sub-1:20 bus and run with the group towards the finish.

Runners targeting a sub-1:20 finish at this year’s Thembisa Mile 10km will have the Gauteng Social Development Athletics Club (GSDAC) helping them chase their goal.

GSDAC will pace the sub-1:20 bus at the Thembisa Mile 10km on Sunday, October 25, giving runners aiming to complete the 10km in under one hour and 20 minutes a dedicated pace group to follow.

The Gauteng Social Development Athletics Club is an employee-based athletics club of the Gauteng Department of Social Development, established to promote health, wellness, teamwork and active living among departmental employees through road running and athletics.

The club welcomes members across different fitness levels and encourages regular training and participation in road races. Its focus extends beyond competition, supporting members in developing discipline, resilience, and healthy lifestyles while building friendships and representing the department at athletics events.

Over the years, GSDAC athletes have taken part in several established races, including the Joburg North City Marathon, Jeppe Marathon, Standard Bank Run, Two Oceans Marathon qualifiers, and the Comrades Marathon.

The club’s runners have delivered strong performances while encouraging colleagues and community members to embrace an active lifestyle through running.

For GSDAC, however, running is about more than chasing times.

The club also provides a platform for employee wellness, promoting work-life balance, stress management and social cohesion.

Through regular training, consistency and teamwork, members are encouraged to work towards their individual fitness goals while supporting one another.

At Thembisa Mile, that spirit will extend to runners chasing the sub-1:20 target.

For those taking on the 10km, finding the right pace can make all the difference. The GSDAC pace bus will give runners a group to settle into, stay motivated, and work towards crossing the finish line inside their target time.

So, if 1:19:59 is the goal, look out for the GSDAC sub-1:20 bus and run with the group towards the finish.