'I have been in and out with a bad hamstring injury' - Mosiako looks to bounce back at Absa CAPE TOWN 10K

With a personal best of 27:45 over 10km and the distinction of being South Africa's most consistent sub-28-minute 10km performer of 2023 and 2024, Thabang Mosiako is looking to this Sunday's Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K (11 May) for encouraging signs of a return to peak fitness. In contrast, Glenrose Xaba is in the best form of her career this season and is eager to build on her impressive achievements in Cape Town.

"To be honest with you, training hasn't been easy and I have been in and out due to a very bad hamstring injury," said Mosiako reflecting on the long period of recovery that followed his 2:09:14 marathon debut at the Abu Dhabi Marathon in December.

Mosiako in action alongside Stephen Mokoka at the 2024 Absa RUN YOUR CITY DURBAN 10K where he ran 27:54 for third position. Photo Credit: Action Photo.

"Due to my ups and downs in training, I was not ready for the first Absa RUN YOUR CITY SERIES race in Gqeberha last month. But after obtaining a top 10 finish at the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon with a time of 66 minutes, I saw that I am getting to that sub-28-minute Thabang again," explained Mosiako who in 2023 became the first South African man to dip under 28 minutes three times in a single season.

Encouraged by that performance at one of the country's most prestigious 21km races, the top runner found that his preparations took a positive turn leaving him confident of producing a 10km season’s best in The Mother City on Mother’s Day.

Mosiako running a superb 2:09:14 marathon debut. Photo Credit: Supplied.

In closing, Mosiako adds, "For Cape Town I can say I will be happy to run sub 28:30 to see if I am back or not."

"It's fantastic to have Thabang Mosiako lining up for the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K as he continues his steady return to top form as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the RUN YOUR CITY SERIES. We're expecting an exciting showdown. Entrants and spectators can look forward to witnessing world-class racing live – it's going to be an unforgettable experience," says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater Sports and Series Founder.