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TTN Running Club Aims to Address Social ILLS and Produce Top Runners

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TTN Running Club's founder, Tangeni Amuthenu, has a clear vision for the future of his organization. The 45-year-old Swakopmund-based entrepreneur aims to tackle social problems such as alcohol and drug abuse among the youth, while also developing a community of runners who can compete on a national and international level. The club, which was founded during the Covid-19 pandemic, has already made significant strides, with regular runs between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay raising awareness about the dangers of substance abuse.

Key Takeaways:

  • TTN Running Club was founded in 2023 by Tangeni Amuthenu, with the aim of addressing social ills such as alcohol and drug abuse among the youth.
  • The club has already established regular runs between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, with a recent 38km run promoting awareness against drug abuse.
  • Amuthenu's vision is to produce top runners who can compete on bigger platforms like the Two Oceans Marathon and Comrades Marathon in South Africa.
  • The club operates as a non-profit organization under Amuthenu's company Tangeni, Tevin and Nangula (TTN) Investment.
  • Challenges faced by the club include a lack of finances and limited sponsorship, but Amuthenu is confident that the club will become well-established in the near future.
  • The club's goal is to expand beyond the Erongo Region and become a prominent force in Namibian running, with aspirations to compete against top runners from countries such as Ethiopia and Kenya.

Statistics:

  • The TTN Running Club completed a 38km run from Swakopmund to Walvis Bay as part of their awareness campaign against drug abuse.
  • The club has already held several awareness runs, including one under the theme 'avoid using drugs, avoid using alcohol'
  • The club has ambitions to participate in bigger events, including the Two Oceans Marathon and Comrades Marathon in South Africa.

Sources:

  • "TTN Running Club founder Tangeni Amuthenu said the club was founded during the Covid-19 lockdown"
  • "According to Amuthenu, the club had a few talented young boys who were sponsored by him for a recent running competition in Windhoek"
  • "The club operates under Amuthenu's company Tangeni, Tevin and Nangula (TTN) Investment"

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