Just keep showing up!
A week of running through fields, forests and lakes sounds like a runner’s dream, until you discover that the one thing you actually need is a hill. Add a quarry, an airport fine for carrying a “small” present, and things get a little more interesting – and more expensive.
I had an 8-page itinerary, fully trained parents and a hotel just 800 metres from the Eiffel Tower. What could possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot when you forget to factor in regular meals. Our week in Paris with my elderly parents involved sightseeing, cafés, running, sparkling Eiffel Towers and a very dramatic dash across Gare de Lyon.
Our Alpine crossing was everything I hoped for — stunning mountains, cosy huts, and unforgettable memories. It also came with surprise guests, a wrong turn onto a challenging route, and a wallet mystery with a very unexpected ending.
Tonight, we’re flying back to Cape Town after three wonderful months in Switzerland. The final week is always a whirlwind of errands – packing, organising,…
“We regret to inform you that your flight from Zurich to Hamburg has been cancelled”. Of all the worst-case scenarios I’d prepared for, this one…
Every summer, we stick to an important ritual: hike up the “Mythen” in the dark to catch the sunrise. To do this, we need to…
After Boston, the plan was simple: rest, walk a bit, and pretend running didn’t exist for a few days. Cape Cod brought quiet (mostly), New…
The past two weeks have been a study in contrasts – trading Cape Town’s bright blue skies for Zurich’s icy, foggy chill. Before flying back…
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…
See Part 1 here and Part 2 here! The good news first: you don’t need to book an expensive tour to conquer the Tour de…