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,…
Author: Catrina
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 –…
Tour de Mont Blanc – Part 1
We spent eight days hiking around the legendary Mont Blanc, and it was spectacular! The Tour de Mont Blanc (TMB) is a 170km (105m) circular…
The Glacier 3000 Race
I was so excited to finally take on the Glacier 3000! It’s a legendary run in the Swiss Alps, but I’ve always shied away from…
My Garmin Makes Me Live Like a Monk
When Kai surprised me with a shiny new Garmin FR 265s in April, I had no idea how much it would change my life. I…