We’ve done another peak! Noordhoek Peak was number 9 of the 13-Peaks Challenge. This one was particularly easy because it was part of our weekly…
Running
Peak No. 8 and a Park Run Fail
Last week, we had visitors from Switzerland. First, we wanted to take them up the iconic Table Mountain, but then we remembered that this would…
Green Light!
We have been spending a few weeks in Switzerland. We’ve been visiting friends and family and doing a lot of tedious end-of-year financial work. On…
My Six Favourites of 2022
Although 2022 is not ending on a high note for me, there were many beautiful moments this year. Here goes: 1. Favourite training cycle: Training…
Baby Steps
For the first time in my life, I hired a running coach. I met Sean last week at a nearby cricket club. He asked me…
Things I’m Looking Forward To
Before we dive into things, here are a few photos from our hike last week. We went to see five pools hidden in a rocky…
Spectating and Supporting
Last week, my plan was to introduce a young woman called Tarry to her first race. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out. The evening before the…
Spectating the Cape Town Marathon
Last Sunday, everyone in Cape Town was bubbling with excitement. It was the day of their much-beloved marathon. This year, Cape Town was also an…
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…