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…
Daily life in Zurich
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…
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…
The Road To London
The past few weeks in Switzerland have flown by. All I seemed to be doing was seeing people, eating and running. It was great! Since…
Seeing Family And Friends in Switzerland
We’re back in Switzerland for a few weeks. There are a lot of get-togethers with family and friends. It’s so nice to see everyone again!…
Tapering Time!
It’s twelve days to the Berlin Marathon and tapering time has begun! I love this part. You’ve done all your work. All you have to…
Three Lakes and Three Mountains
What a full week it was! It started off with Mountain No. 1: our yearly hike up the Mythen to see the sunrise. Mapman Reto…
Berlin Marathon Training Update
The Berlin Marathon is on 24th September. With only six weeks to go, Coach Sean has stepped up the training schedule. Here’s what it looked…
The Chaiserstock Hike (a.k.a The Perfect Hiking Day)
I think this was one of the most beautiful hikes yet. Our friends are experts at finding undiscovered, secluded gems. Whenever they suggest a hike,…