Running must be in Ludwick's genes; he is the grandson of Titus Mamabolo, well-known runner of the 70s and 80s.
Moffet Mofokeng chats to 2012 Comrades winners Ludwick Mamabolo and gets to know the man behind the runner..
Ludwick Mamabolo juggling coaching and running at University of Limpopo
At 47 years old, Mamabolo – renowned for his triumph in the Ultimate Human Race in a remarkable time of 5 hours, 31 minutes, and 3 seconds during the down-run in 2012, now guides 250 promising athletes in the township of Turfloop, just outside Polokwane.
Possessing an Athletics South Africa (ASA) level 1 coaching certificate, Mamabolo aims to further his education, pursuing a level 2 certificate later this year.
Despite his coaching responsibilities, Mamabolo remains an active participant in marathon and ultra-marathon competitions, undeterred by a successful knee operation following a two-year hiatus.
He has confirmed his participation in the upcoming 50km City-to-City ultra-marathon from Tshwane to Johannesburg on March 31, as revealed to SABC Sport.
"As both a coach and athlete representing the University of Limpopo, my primary focus lies in nurturing the potential of young athletes," said