When I told Coach Sean about the Zermatt Marathon, he wasn’t amused. He suggested that I switch it to a half-marathon instead. Which I did….
Race recaps
The Oxpecker Trail Run
Time for a trail race! The Oxpecker Trail Run is one of South Africa’s top trail events. It takes place in the beautiful mountainous area…
The Berlin Marathon
Last Sunday, I had the privilege of running the Berlin Marathon. The same race where Eliud Kipchoge famously smashed his own record. However, I wasn’t…
Testing the Achilles
After spending most of my time on the bike for the last couple of weeks, it was time to test the Achilles. We signed up…
The Monschau Marathon
The Monschau Marathon was my first marathon in Germany. It was a fantastic experience. The setting is spectacular: Monschau is a tiny historic town near…
A Trail Party!
It was the weekend of the Eiger Ultra Trail races in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Overnight, this little mountain village turned into the centre of the universe…
It’s Not Always About the Results
Do you check the starter list before a race? I do. I find it quite useful for local races. Over time, I get to know…
Our First Triathlon!
Last Sunday, we did our first Olympic triathlon. It was great fun! At 10am, we left our apartment on our bikes. Ten minutes later, we…
Racing With Friends
What’s better than racing? Racing with friends! I’ve done this particular race, the “Zumikerlauf“, a few times before. It’s a nice little 11k race near…
The Airport Race
If you’re in Zurich on Ascension Day, there’s only one place to be: at the airport! The Airport Race is a flat and easy 17k…