The past two weeks have been a study in contrasts – trading Cape Town’s bright blue skies for Zurich’s icy, foggy chill. Before flying back…
Author: Catrina
Last Race of 2024!
This one was tough. The Growthpoint Sundowner, a 10k race, was set for 6pm on a Tuesday evening—right on our doorstep. Half an hour before…
Of Wine, Beer And Butterflies
A vineyard race near Cape Town—with wine in the swag bag? Sign us up! This cozy, laid-back series lets you choose: a casual run or…
A Race and A Scary Plan
At 6:30 AM on Sunday, Kai and I stood at the starting line of the Tokai Manor House 16k. The air was cool and still,…
The 3-Vlei Race (10km)
After finishing my marathon four weeks ago, I’ve been enjoying the freedom of running without a structured training plan—just averaging around 40k per week. But…
Back in Cape Town!
Two days after my marathon, we set off for Cape Town. After a summer in Switzerland with family, it feels great to be back in…
The Three-Country Marathon: 3:13:59!
My “A” goal for the Three-Country Marathon was to run under 3:15. As race day approached, the nerves kicked in hard—was I really ready for…
Less Than Two Weeks to Go!
In less than two weeks, I’ll be tackling the 3-Country-Marathon on October 13th! Starting in the historical island town of Lindau, Germany, we’ll run over…
Tips and Tricks for the Tour de Mont Blanc
See Part 1 here and Part 2 here! The good news first: you don’t need to book an expensive tour to conquer the Tour de…
Tour de Mont Blanc – Part 2
See Part 1 here! Part 2 of our Tour de Mont Blanc (TMB) hike started in Les Contamines in France. Day 5: Les Contamines –…