“A trail race with spectacular scenery, gnarly ascents and quad-busting descents.” That was how the organisers described the race called “The Beast“. I’m still not…
Author: Catrina
Two Very Different Races
The first race was flat and fast, and the second one was soft and gentle. I left the hard work to Kai, while I joined…
Back to Base Building
I am thrilled to be back to running! Two weeks ago, I ran 23km. Last week, I ran 30km. My longest runs so far were…
Spectating the London Marathon
London never disappoints! Even when you’re not running the marathon, the race was a fantastic experience. We arrived on Thursday and checked into our hotel…
Spring Time in Switzerland
We arrived in Zurich last week and were happy to see the family and friends. It’s been a while since I have seen springtime in…
Stress Fracture Update
Yesterday afternoon, I was once again in Dr Leigh’s office. The plan was to do an X-ray of my femoral stress fracture. Only, the X-ray…
Learning to Walk Before I Run
When I saw Dr Leigh two weeks ago, she had an X-ray done. True enough, the fine hairline crack in the shaft of the femur…
Marathon Training, Interrupted.
My last proper run was my half-marathon over three weeks ago. Before the start of that race, I felt a slight soreness in my left…
Hiking in the Cederberg
If you ever come to Cape Town, I have the best hiking tip for you: the Cederberg Wilderness! It’s 2.5-hour drive from Cape Town, but…
A Test Run for London
Last Sunday, I ran the Peninsula Half Marathon. This race was going to be a test run for the London Marathon in April. It’s a…