{"id":229694,"date":"2020-02-09T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-09T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/229694\/aaron-back-in-action-after-injury\/"},"modified":"2020-02-07T17:08:16","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T15:08:16","slug":"aaron-back-in-action-after-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2020\/02\/09\/aaron-back-in-action-after-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Aaron back in action after injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pedro Aaron (21), a Germiston resident and Germiston Callies Harriers athlete, has made a name for himself in the world of athletics.<\/p>\n

Aaron, who is coached by Stephan\u00e9 Kotz\u00e9, has focused on long jump throughout his junior athletics career and managed to clinch several titles over the years including five South African titles, an African Junior Championship title, Athletics South Africa (ASA) titles and three school titles, to name a few.<\/p>

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With all these accomplishments under his belt, he began his career as a senior athlete.<\/p>\n

However, due to an ankle injury, Aaron was unable to compete at his usual standard for much of last year.<\/p>

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\u201cWhen I was in matric in 2018, I competed in Cape Town,\u201d explained Aaron.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the event they did not have a proper long jump board and just used some plywood.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I stood on the board it gave way and I hurt my ankle.\u201d<\/p>\n

This injury affected his performance throughout the 2019 season, but he was still able to qualify for and compete in the South African Championships.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t compete as much as I normally would have,\u201d said Aaron.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo keep up my fitness during this time, I started gym, which really helped to keep my fitness level up.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut overall the rest has done wonders for my ankle and I am now 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n

The rest also helped Aaron refocus and regroup ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis year my aim is to jump 8m in the men\u2019s long jump event,\u201d said Aaron.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo achieve this I still need to work on my run-up, as this can be more difficult than people think.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have a 35.70m run up and then you have to step on a 25cm board, so you have to get it just right.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven a toe over and the jump will not be allowed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aaron trains every day except Sundays.<\/p>\n

When asked how he has found this year\u2019s Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) recent track and field meetings, Aaron explained, \u201cThough I have placed on the podium with a 7.14m jump at the first event and a 7.50m jump at the second event I am still trying to find my groove,\u201d said Aaron.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn my second year as a senior athlete I am still finding my feet because I am competing against athletes that are 20 years old and older.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a bit hard.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut I am doing well and I enjoy what I do.\u201d<\/p>\n

When asked how long he will continue with athletics Aaron said, \u201cAs long I can.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am still young and love my sport.\u201d<\/p>\n

Aaron hopes to study sports management while continuing with his training.<\/p>\n

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Germiston resident and Germiston Callies Harriers athlete Pedro Aaron is ready for the 2020 athletics season, after two podium finishing performances at Central Gauteng Athletics\u2019s (CGA) recent track and field meetings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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