The story of Comrades runner Moira Harding gripped the nation earlier this year after she went missing after finishing the ultramarathon in Durban, before being found in a critical condition.
The 54-year-old spent several days in hospital undergoing intensive treatment, and was eventually discharged after making what was described as a miraculous recovery.
Towards the end of June, The South African revealed that Harding has made encouraging recovery progress in her recovery, while she has confirmed to IOL that she has no plans to return to run the famed the endurance race again next year.
“I went missing at the end of the Comrades Marathon and was found 15 hours later, unconscious and unresponsive due to severe dehydration and extremely low sodium levels resulting in disorientation and delirium,” she explained in an emotional personal message posted on a runners community group.
Recovery of Comrades runner Moira Harding described as a ‘blessing’
Harding also shared a debt of gratitude to all those who assisted, supported and cared for her during “one of the toughest moments” of her life.
“I would like to sincerely thank all those who supported me and prayed for me when I went missing… Your love and prayers carried me through one of the toughest moments of my life.”
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