I LOVE CAPE TOWN! We arrived here in Cape Town on the 7 January and so far, life has been one big happy colourful blur….
Running
Review of 2019 and a BIG change ahead
2019 was definitely the worst running year ever. To date, I have logged 586km (364 miles), which is a far cry from my usual 2’600km…
Running with Music – Yes or No?
It would be nice to run along to the catchy tune of “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Just where the crescendo sets in after the “Scaramouche, Scaramouche” bit,…
How I cool down after a Run
If I only had time for one single stretch after my run, I would do the heel drop. Since my Achilles injury, I do it…
Friendly Faces
One thing I like about Florida is that people are so friendly. Whenever I am out running, people smile, wave, greet or say something encouraging….
Why I am Thankful for Running
My boss and I got along really well. But not right now. He had just assigned the two most obnoxious people to my project. Yes,…
How do I warm up before a run?
Me, 2003-2018: “Warm-up routines are for sissies! No time for that! Let’s bolt out the door at full speed!” Me, 2019: “Wait! Wait! I need…
Back to Running after Achilles Tendonitis
On 26 January 2019, I was leaning against a wall at the beach promenade in Malaga, Spain. I had been ignoring the nagging pain in…