A vineyard race near Cape Town—with wine in the swag bag? Sign us up! This cozy, laid-back series lets you choose: a casual run or…
Running
A Race and A Scary Plan
At 6:30 AM on Sunday, Kai and I stood at the starting line of the Tokai Manor House 16k. The air was cool and still,…
The 3-Vlei Race (10km)
After finishing my marathon four weeks ago, I’ve been enjoying the freedom of running without a structured training plan—just averaging around 40k per week. But…
Back in Cape Town!
Two days after my marathon, we set off for Cape Town. After a summer in Switzerland with family, it feels great to be back in…
The Three-Country Marathon: 3:13:59!
My “A” goal for the Three-Country Marathon was to run under 3:15. As race day approached, the nerves kicked in hard—was I really ready for…
Less Than Two Weeks to Go!
In less than two weeks, I’ll be tackling the 3-Country-Marathon on October 13th! Starting in the historical island town of Lindau, Germany, we’ll run over…
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…
A Beastly Trail Race
“A trail race with spectacular scenery, gnarly ascents and quad-busting descents.” That was how the organisers described the race called “The Beast“. I’m still not…
Two Very Different Races
The first race was flat and fast, and the second one was soft and gentle. I left the hard work to Kai, while I joined…