12 days to the London Marathon! It’s getting close! My taper officially starts this week, and I’m more than ready for it. My legs are…
Tag: London Marathon
Dress Rehearsal Drama
A “dress rehearsal” 30 km race quickly turned into a full-blown showdown. I battled the hills, kept one step ahead of Obertina, and survived the relentless instructions of her yelling coach. I crossed the finish line first in my age group, exhausted but triumphant…
London, I’m hoping for a calmer run!
Same Race, Different Ending
I returned to the Peninsula Half Marathon two years after a stress fracture derailed my season. This time, everything clicked: good legs, kind weather, a small personal best, and a confidence boost heading towards the London Marathon.
Training for London, One Sensible Habit at a Time
Less than three months to the London Marathon, and I’m juggling early-morning runs, blood tests, and an annoying Garmin. Join me for the ups and downs of marathon prep.
Back in Switzerland: Family, Friends, and the Bits of 2025 That Stayed
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…
A Happy 10K and Even Happier News
Over the past two months, I’ve been coaching Sandra for her 10k, and we were both excited about this one. It wouldn’t be her first…
Running News, One Very Nervous Inbox Refresh and Life Lessons
Exciting news from my running life: Cape Town Marathon entry, French learning wins, AI tutors, and lessons on adventure and growth.
Back in Cape Town and Brewing Up Plans
Here we are again – back in Cape Town!It always takes about a week to settle back into the rhythm, but it’s starting to feel…
Back to Base Building
I am thrilled to be back to running! Two weeks ago, I ran 23km. Last week, I ran 30km. My longest runs so far were…
Spectating the London Marathon
London never disappoints! Even when you’re not running the marathon, the race was a fantastic experience. We arrived on Thursday and checked into our hotel…