International road racer Mhlaba-Adebo gears up for Lagos Women Run

Renowned international road racer, Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo, collected her kit on Tuesday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, ahead of the 9th edition of the Lagos Women Run, scheduled for 9 November.

Ms Mhlaba-Adebo, Chief of Creative at Maoko Project, expressed enthusiasm for the 10km race, praising the organisers for their efforts. “I am a member of the National Black Marathoners Association,” she said.

With an impressive racing resume, Ms Mhlaba-Adebo shared her experience: “I have run over 50 races, including the Chicago marathon, Boston 10k for women multiple times, several half marathons, and various 5km, 8km, and 10km events.”