Just keep showing up!
Sandra did it! She crushed her first race and was officially the happiest runner on the planet! Race day started early: at 4:40 AM, we picked her up, bleary-eyed but excited, and set off for the venue. A smooth 20-minute drive later, we hit a small hiccup: parking took longer than expected. Suddenly, time was…
We finally got mountain bikes! Last week, we visited Brigitta just outside Cape Town. She and her partner run a guesthouse for mountain bikers exploring…
Here we are, back in sunny Cape Town, and I’ve started my Boston Marathon training cycle. The big day is April 21 and this time…
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…
This one was tough. The Growthpoint Sundowner, a 10k race, was set for 6pm on a Tuesday evening—right on our doorstep. Half an hour before…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…