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…
Author: Catrina
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…
Cancelled Plans, Hilly Gains, and Prepping for an October Marathon
The anticipation for the Zermatt half-marathon had been building all year, fuelled by the chance to run amidst the Swiss Alps and reunite with our…
Why Congested Starting Lines Are Good Thing!
Over the last two weeks, I ran two races: a half-marathon in South Africa and a 10km in Switzerland. Kai’s Achilles is bothering him right…
The Ottertrail
The Ottertrail is a 45km, 5-day hike along a spectacular coastal path. It’s one of the most popular trails in South Africa. Only 12 people…
Three Hikes and One Important Lesson
Isn’t it strange how different a hike can be, depending on who you do it with? During the last ten days, we did three hikes…
A Beastly Trail Race
“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…
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…