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The Tankwa Trail Race

The runner with the headband won by 0.4 seconds. (Photo by Franz Kunz) We participated in the Tankwa Trail Race last weekend. It was the first time that we did a 3-day race and the first time that we ran together as a “couple team”. The race was held in a mountain range called Koue…

by CatrinaMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021
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Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Running

The Perfect Running Group

When we did the Charity Challenge ten days ago, we were a group of 7 runners. That was the first time that I did a…

April 27, 2021April 27, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Running

The Cableway Charity Challenge

Ever since I read Shathiso’s post about running for a cause in Botswana, I have been looking for such an opportunity here in Cape Town….

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Running

Out in the Bush

I have a theory: the best way to do explore a foreign country is by doing trail races. You will get to see the most…

April 13, 2021April 13, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Running

Recovery Week

This week was all about relaxing and trying to get my legs back to normal again. The quad muscles are rock-hard and very stiff from…

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021
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We Did the Addo Ultra!

We did it! We both completed our Addo ultras! I was especially happy for Kai. In 2003, he said he would “never do a marathon…

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Running

Pre-Race Jitters

It’s only a few days until Saturday, the day of the Addo Elephant Trail ultra race. And I’m a nervous wreck. I know the 26-page…

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Running

Lessons Learned from Ultra Training

For the last 16 weeks, I have been training for the 76k ultra in Addo. The race will be on the 27 March and until…

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021
Categories Daily life in Cape Town, Running

Let’s Run Along the Promenade!

Let me take you for a run along the Promenade! It’s a very entertaining place to run, especially on the weekends. Let’s begin at our…

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

But…Is It Safe?

Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is surrounded by a stunning mountain range that runs down onto pristine…

February 28, 2021March 2, 2021

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