12 days to the London Marathon! It’s getting close! My taper officially starts this week, and I’m more than ready for it. My legs are…
Author: Catrina
A PB, But Not a Podium
Phew! Ran my fastest 10K ever at the SPAR Women’s Challenge, but the podium stayed out of reach. Eighth in my age group at 58 – proof that getting faster doesn’t always mean finishing higher. Can’t wait to hit 60 and start fresh in a new age group!
Dress Rehearsal Drama
A “dress rehearsal” 30 km race quickly turned into a full-blown showdown. I battled the hills, kept one step ahead of Obertina, and survived the relentless instructions of her yelling coach. I crossed the finish line first in my age group, exhausted but triumphant…
London, I’m hoping for a calmer run!
A Day in My Life
Swiss news. Lemon juice. Harbour sunrise. Threshold intervals. CrossFit chaos. Wordle with my dad. A cannon at noon. Tea, Netflix, bed by nine. Nothing spectacular, just the small rituals that quietly make up a good day.
Same Race, Different Ending
I returned to the Peninsula Half Marathon two years after a stress fracture derailed my season. This time, everything clicked: good legs, kind weather, a small personal best, and a confidence boost heading towards the London Marathon.
Training for London, One Sensible Habit at a Time
Less than three months to the London Marathon, and I’m juggling early-morning runs, blood tests, and an annoying Garmin. Join me for the ups and downs of marathon prep.
When Downgrading Feels Right: Bay to Bay 15km
Back from snowy Switzerland and feeling decidedly “unproductive” (thanks, Garmin), I faced a 30 km race… or a 15 km race. I chose less—and wow, what a difference! Hills, laughs, overtaking exhausted runners, and a second-place finish later, I learned: sometimes less really is more.
Back in Switzerland: Family, Friends, and the Bits of 2025 That Stayed
We’ve been back in Zurich for the last ten days, and it’s been a whirlwind. Family lunches, coffees with friends, long walks, conversations that start…
A Happy 10K and Even Happier News
Over the past two months, I’ve been coaching Sandra for her 10k, and we were both excited about this one. It wouldn’t be her first…
Running News, One Very Nervous Inbox Refresh and Life Lessons
Exciting news from my running life: Cape Town Marathon entry, French learning wins, AI tutors, and lessons on adventure and growth.