Just keep showing up!
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 for one of the biggest running events in Switzerland, the Greifenseelauf. It’s a beautiful run around a lake. I had signed Kai up for the half marathon (yes, I sign…
Once a year, an Alpine pass not too far from our home closes for cars. Instead, cyclists are free to enjoy the road for themselves….
It’s 19 days to the Berlin Marathon. So how has my training been so far? Until recently, things were going well: long runs, speed work,…
Every year, we do a traditional Swiss hike up the “Mythen”, a mountain close to our home. It’s great to see the sunrise from the…
The Monschau Marathon was my first marathon in Germany. It was a fantastic experience. The setting is spectacular: Monschau is a tiny historic town near…
Every year, the city of Zurich organises a big swim across the lake. Traditionally, it is scheduled for a Wednesday afternoon. Many people take a…
Last week, we went to my nephew’s wedding in Tuscany, Italy. As it was scheduled for Wednesday, we took the whole week off and made…
Last week, we crossed off a bucket list item: we hiked up the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. It took us 15 hours, including two breaks….
It was the weekend of the Eiger Ultra Trail races in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Overnight, this little mountain village turned into the centre of the universe…
Do you check the starter list before a race? I do. I find it quite useful for local races. Over time, I get to know…