I have a theory: the best way to do explore a foreign country is by doing trail races. You will get to see the most…
Author: Catrina
Recovery Week
This week was all about relaxing and trying to get my legs back to normal again. The quad muscles are rock-hard and very stiff from…
We Did the Addo Ultra!
We did it! We both completed our Addo ultras! I was especially happy for Kai. In 2003, he said he would “never do a marathon…
Pre-Race Jitters
It’s only a few days until Saturday, the day of the Addo Elephant Trail ultra race. And I’m a nervous wreck. I know the 26-page…
Lessons Learned from Ultra Training
For the last 16 weeks, I have been training for the 76k ultra in Addo. The race will be on the 27 March and until…
Let’s Run Along the Promenade!
Let me take you for a run along the Promenade! It’s a very entertaining place to run, especially on the weekends. Let’s begin at our…
But…Is It Safe?
Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is surrounded by a stunning mountain range that runs down onto pristine…
Preparing for 2068
We arrived back in Cape Town and I’m so grateful for having sunny runs again. Even my Garmin, the ultimate drama queen, seems to be…
My Running Pet Peeves
Even though we all love our running, sometimes annoying little things happen. Here are my current top six! Dog owners: Not the dogs, they are…
Why I Love Long Runs
One month to go to the Addo Elephant Ultra! I am pleasantly surprised it hasn’t been cancelled yet. The Covid numbers in South Africa have…