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Hout Bay runner earns blue number

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THUMBS UP Hout Bay Harriers Matthews James in relaxed mood at the VIP lounge for runners with a blue number. A blue number is awarded to any runner who has completed 10 Two Oceans ultra or half marathons, or trail runs; or who has achieved a gold medal in the ultra marathon five times; or who has won the half marathon, ultra marathon or trail run (any distance) three times.

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Hout Bay Harriers club runners, including Matthews James, were among those who crossed te finish line at this year's 56km Two Oceans ultra marathon, starting at Newlands swimming pool and finishing at the UCT rugby field.

Chill: Hout Bay Harriers' Lucas McDowall looking relaxed on Main Road, Muizenberg, during the early stages of the race.

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STEB BY STEP: Hout Bay Harriers' Matthews James on Main Road, Muizenberg, during Saturday's Two Oceans ultra marathon.

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THUMBS UP Hout Bay Harriers'' Dean Preston gives Saturday's Two Oceans ultra marathon two thumbs up.

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DONE AND DUSTED: Atlantic Athletic Club's William Barrett on arrival at the finish line, at UCT

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HAPPY: Atlantic runner Graham Matthews can hardly hide his delight after crossing the finish line at UCT

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RELIEVED: Celtic Harriers' Ingrid Shaw arriving at the finish line, at UCT.

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LEGEND: Two Oceans winner Gerda Steyn interacting with crowd after crossing the finish line first, for the sixth time, at UCT, on Saturday

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ONE MOMENT: Celtic Harriers Ingrid Shaw takes a moment to catch her breath after completing Saturday's Two oceans ultra marathon

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MONITOR: Field monitor placed at the finish line, runs a live feed from the race.

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