Do you know that feeling when you’re completely unprepared for something? Well, I had that feeling last Saturday. I was at the starting line of…
Race recaps
Mud, Poles & Mountain Goats: The Engelberg Trail Race
A few weeks ago, my parents, Kai and I visited the scenic little mountain town of Engelberg. We took a tiny cable car up to…
Back in Switzerland: Friends, Family and the Swissalpine Shuffle
Back in Switzerland! It always feels nice to be back home. Of course, there are hugs all around, catching up with family and friends –…
Comrades 2025!
They call it The Ultimate Human Race. And after running 90 kilometres from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, I can confidently say: they’re not exaggerating. It’s brutal,…
The Boston Marathon Race Recap
I was so nervous about this race – three months of training, four long-haul flights, and ten hotel nights were on the line. After last…
The Boston Marathon!
Boston was AMAZING! Everything went according to plan, and I crossed the line in 3:18:21 – not quite my 3:15 goal, but I’m still happy…
Tempo Run Surprise: A New 10K PB!
Yesterday, as part of my Boston Marathon prep, I ran the 10K Spar Women’s Challenge – a hugely popular women’s race with a whopping 16,000…
It’s All In Your Head
On paper, the Tygerberg 30km seemed like the perfect pre-Boston test: 18.5 miles at marathon pace, five weeks out. When I signed up, I had…
Racing the Wind: A Tactical Battle on the Road to Boston
As part of my Boston prep, I ran the Peninsula half-marathon last Sunday. I had finished this race in 1:35 last year, so my goal…
How to Create a Running Addict in One Race
Sandra did it! She crushed her first race and was officially the happiest runner on the planet! Race day started early: at 4:40 AM, we…