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Christie McKenzie: Three time Dusi champ shares her secrets

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Stacey Norman, J Sbu and Sports Lead Nicholas Tatham welcomed three-time Dusi champion, Christie McKenzie, to studio for an informative chat.

They discussed the ins and outs of the gruelling race from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. Christie shared details about her intense training regimen, her mental strategies to tackle the race, and her advice for newcomers.

Plus, with it being the Week of Love, we got the inside scoop about Christie's personal life and her plans for Valentine's Day.
12 Feb 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture · Personal Journals

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