Jakarta, October 14, 2024 – 910Nineten and Bernard Musau Wambua have again recorded a victory, the first place winner in the Half Marathon category of the 2024 Jakarta Running Festival. Bernard recorded an extraordinary time of 01:07:09. Meanwhile, fellow athlete Raphael Gacheru Karita also showed an impressive performance by achieving fifth place with a time of 01:12:05. Both runners performed brilliantly wearing Geist Ekiden Pro shoes from 910Nineten, this local running shoe manufacturer is increasingly strengthening its existence in the international sports scene.
Jakarta Running Festival 2024 is one of the most prestigious running events held in Jakarta, attended by top professional runners from all over the world. This event is a stage for fierce competition to show the best performance, and Bernard managed to become the leader in the Half Marathon category.
Geist Ekiden Pro, the shoes worn by Bernard and Raphael, are specifically designed to support long-distance running performance. Geist Ekiden Pro from 910Nineten uses dual midsole technology. The midsole uses soft Swift Foam technology and highly responsive Fuzzfoam+ to support runners on race day embedded with a carbon plate with Carbon X technology.
Bernard said that the Geist Ekiden Pro shoes played a major role in his achievement. “These shoes are very light and stable, allowing me to run faster and stay focused throughout the race,” Bernard said after winning the title.
