We’ve been back in Switzerland for a week now and have done quite a few runs around Zurich again. People often ask which I prefer…
Running
The Cableway Charity Challenge
We were thrilled that we could participate once again in Cape Town’s Cableway Charity Challenge. The concept is simple: run as many times as possible…
The Wings For Life World Run
Last Sunday, together with 160’000 other runners, I participated in the virtual Wings for Life World Run. Three things make this race special: 100% of…
So, What’s Next?
Last week was all about rest and recovery. One week after the Two Oceans race, our running club did a celebratory run for all participants….
The Two Oceans Ultra
I had two goals for this 56k race: finish under 5 hours and enjoy it. I finished in 4:39, but I didn’t always enjoy it….
The Art of Distraction
“Distracting ourselves from emotional struggle gives our minds a break.” – K. King Psy.D., in Psychology Today This week, my main task is to distract…
Learning from the Experts
It’s 11 days to the Two Oceans Ultra and everyone in Cape Town is getting excited – either because they’re running it or because they…
Running in Namibia
We had to go to Namibia last week, a neighbouring country north of South Africa. Friends had recommended that we visit the little seaside town…
Five Things I Didn’t Know
Let me tell you about five things I discovered last week: 1. I didn’t know that there are five water dams on the top of…
A Race Rehearsal
It’s 40 days to the Two Oceans ultra-marathon in April, which is a 56k (35m) race. To get a feel for the elevation, I decided…