If I only had time for one single stretch after my run, I would do the heel drop. Since my Achilles injury, I do it…
Author: Catrina
Friendly Faces
One thing I like about Florida is that people are so friendly. Whenever I am out running, people smile, wave, greet or say something encouraging….
A Turkey Trot
Our 5k Turkey Trot started at 7.30am in downtown Naples, Florida. Together with 4’000 other runners we were ready to run the perfectly flat course….
Why I am Thankful for Running
My boss and I got along really well. But not right now. He had just assigned the two most obnoxious people to my project. Yes,…
8 Reasons why Running Races are better than Bike Races
So we participated in a 50k bike race last weekend. I don’t particularly like bike races and this one reminded me of all the reasons…
How do I warm up before a run?
Me, 2003-2018: “Warm-up routines are for sissies! No time for that! Let’s bolt out the door at full speed!” Me, 2019: “Wait! Wait! I need…
Battling with Heat and Humidity
Running in Florida means dealing with insane heat and humidity. As I am writing this (2pm in the afternoon) it’s 32°C with 71% humidity. We…
Back to Running after Achilles Tendonitis
On 26 January 2019, I was leaning against a wall at the beach promenade in Malaga, Spain. I had been ignoring the nagging pain in…
6 things that surprised me about Berlin
Berlin surprised me in many ways – despite having lived in Frankfurt for a while and being married to a German (gasp!), this city has…
Incredible Berlin
The epicenter of World War II and the Cold War and at the same time soooo cool! That’s Berlin! Before we travel anywhere, I always…