Run wherever you are and whenever you can!
As part of my Boston prep, I ran the Peninsula half-marathon last Sunday. I had finished this race in 1:35 last year, so my goal was to match that time – or beat it. The night before, the wind howled around our house, and waves crashed against the breakers. Tomorrow’s race was going to be…
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…
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…