Lagos Women Run: International Road Racer, Mhlaba-Adebo, picks kits

One of the international Road Racer across the world, Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo, the Chief of Creative at Maoko Project, on Tuesday after picked up her kits ahead of the 9th edition of the Lagos Women Run scheduled for November 9 in Lagaos.

While picking up her kits at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, Mhlaba-Adebo applauded the organisers of the race while also look forward to the 10km race on Saturday.

“I am a member of national black marathoners association,” she said.

“I have run over 50 races including Chicago marathon, Boston 10k for women multiple times, a handful of half marathons and 5km, 8km and 10kmss.

“I also have experience in health and wellness having spent almost a decade in public health in USA for my city (Boston).

“I took part at the Boston marathon in April 17, 2023, I ran for the Middlesex County Chapter of the Links Incorporated raising money for students who wanted to pursue medical field, over $6,000 was raised.

“I have heard a lot about the Lagos Women Run and I am looking forward to an exciting time running on the streets of Lagos.”

Meanwhile, Expo for the 9th edition of 10km Road Race started on Tuesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium same as the empowerment programme organised for the women.

Speaking with our correspondent, the convener of the race, Tayo Popoola, said apart from the fact that registered people are already coming to pick up their kits, the women are also learning new things that will put food on their table going forward.

Over 10,000 runners are expected to take part in the race with all the runners that arrived at the start point expected to go home with gift vouchers that will help them with the festive period.