After the Berlin Marathon, we spent a few quiet and relaxing days with Kai’s mum in Germany. Then, we returned to Switzerland, packed our bags…
Author: Catrina
The Berlin Marathon
Last Sunday, I had the privilege of running the Berlin Marathon. The same race where Eliud Kipchoge famously smashed his own record. However, I wasn’t…
Testing the Achilles
After spending most of my time on the bike for the last couple of weeks, it was time to test the Achilles. We signed up…
A Car-Free Bike Ride
Once a year, an Alpine pass not too far from our home closes for cars. Instead, cyclists are free to enjoy the road for themselves….
Berlin Marathon Training Update
It’s 19 days to the Berlin Marathon. So how has my training been so far? Until recently, things were going well: long runs, speed work,…
A Week of Swissness
Every year, we do a traditional Swiss hike up the “Mythen”, a mountain close to our home. It’s great to see the sunrise from the…
The Monschau Marathon
The Monschau Marathon was my first marathon in Germany. It was a fantastic experience. The setting is spectacular: Monschau is a tiny historic town near…
Swimming and Dipping
Every year, the city of Zurich organises a big swim across the lake. Traditionally, it is scheduled for a Wednesday afternoon. Many people take a…
Running in Italy (And a Wedding)
Last week, we went to my nephew’s wedding in Tuscany, Italy. As it was scheduled for Wednesday, we took the whole week off and made…
A Monster Hike
Last week, we crossed off a bucket list item: we hiked up the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. It took us 15 hours, including two breaks….