Gerda Steyn returned to Bloemfontein, nicknamed the City of Roses, for her first competitive race in the city. On this return, she carried a message meant to go beyond the moment of the finish line, framed around the idea of believing in her dreams and never excluding herself.
The text presents Gerda Steyn as a specialist in ultra distances. It also points out that she lays claim to an impressive record, with five wins at the Comrades Marathon and seven successes as a winner of ultra races at the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon.
According to the article, her message is based on a simple formula: believe in your dreams, work hard and never put yourself aside. The stated goal is to pass on a conviction that remains valid beyond the stopwatch at the finish line.
