Aunty Sari hits NYC

Sitha Singh (53) of Chatsworth, better known as the Sari Aunty or the Queen of the Road, aims to power-walk the 36th New York City Marathon on November 6. Last year's marathon was won by South African Hendrik Ramaala. Sitha competes in road races in a white sari. A member of the Chatsworth Athletics Club and mother of two boys, Sitha started power walking more than 10 years ago. She has taken part in the Two Oceans Marathon, Chatsworth Marathon and City-to-City walk from Johannesburg to Pretoria. In August she completed the 10km Women's Day Marathon in 90 mins. Her husband, Pithamberdas Chaithoo, is her most ardent fan.