We’ve been back in Zurich for the last ten days, and it’s been a whirlwind. Family lunches, coffees with friends, long walks, conversations that start…
Tag: Comrades
Comrades 2025!
They call it The Ultimate Human Race. And after running 90 kilometres from Pietermaritzburg to Durban, I can confidently say: they’re not exaggerating. It’s brutal,…
Comrades Countdown!
Five days to go. Ninety kilometres ahead. One bib number: 21706. And a plan that may or may not survive the first three kilometres. Yes,…
Gels, Grit, and the Gospel: A Comrades Dress Rehearsal
With Comrades just around the corner, it was time to do something reckless: run really far for “fun”. Last weekend, I did just that –…
Cape Cod, New York, and 89.98km of Doom
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…
A Race and A Scary Plan
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,…
A Week of Swissness
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…
Swimming and Dipping
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…