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A Cider & Cherry Trail Run

On Saturday, we headed out to the countryside. A farm called Loxtonia had invited runners for a 5k and 10k trail run. It would be a self-timed event and all runners would receive a bottle of cider and a bag of cherries at the finish line. Cider? Obviously, we signed up. The invitation had no…

by CatrinaNovember 30, 2021November 30, 2021
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Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Race recaps, Running

Cape Town 12k CityRun

Before we dive into this week’s post, I need to give you an update from last week’s Milkwood race: we got an e-mail yesterday informing…

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Race recaps, Running

The Milkwood Run

How can a perfect race day possibly end badly? Here’s how: On Sunday morning at 6am, we stood at the starting line, ready for the…

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Race recaps, Running

The Traverse

The Traverse: four days of trail running, great people, tasty food, beautiful surroundings – what more could a runner want? Grab a coffee and get…

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Running

The 13 Peaks Challenge – Signal Hill

Two years ago, a local hero and ultra runner Ryan Sandes invented the 13 Peaks Challenge. He jotted down some hills in the area around…

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Running

Last-Minute Training Panic

After we had settled in our new home and done a few fun runs at the Promenade, I got my calendar out to plan for…

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Running, Travel

Back in Cape Town!

And so here we are, back in Cape Town! It is still cool and rainy, but the first spring flowers are out. Last week, we…

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021
Categories Race recaps, Running

10 Miles Through Bern

This 10-mile race takes you through the charming medieval city of Bern, the capital of Switzerland. It is a beautiful course that always feels a…

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021
Categories Hiking, Running

Hike of the Year

We did a beautiful tour on Saturday together with two friends. The route took us up a mountain range called “Rigi Hochflue”. It was a…

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021
Categories Cycling, Daily life in Zurich

Ride The Alps

With 70 road passes, Switzerland is a paradise for cyclists that love challenges. I’m not a great cyclist and therefore I’ve never considered cycling over…

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

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