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 our “home away from home.” One of the first things we did was hit our favourite trail in Silvermine. I’d expected to be incredibly sore after a flat road marathon,…
The Three-Country Marathon: 3:13:59!
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…
Less Than Two Weeks to Go!
In less than two weeks, I’ll be tackling the 3-Country-Marathon on October 13th! Starting in the historical island town of Lindau, Germany, we’ll run over…
Tips and Tricks for the Tour de Mont Blanc
See Part 1 here and Part 2 here! The good news first: you don’t need to book an expensive tour to conquer the Tour de…
Tour de Mont Blanc – Part 2
See Part 1 here! Part 2 of our Tour de Mont Blanc (TMB) hike started in Les Contamines in France. Day 5: Les Contamines –…
Tour de Mont Blanc – Part 1
We spent eight days hiking around the legendary Mont Blanc, and it was spectacular! The Tour de Mont Blanc (TMB) is a 170km (105m) circular…
The Glacier 3000 Race
I was so excited to finally take on the Glacier 3000! It’s a legendary run in the Swiss Alps, but I’ve always shied away from…
My Garmin Makes Me Live Like a Monk
When Kai surprised me with a shiny new Garmin FR 265s in April, I had no idea how much it would change my life. I…
Cancelled Plans, Hilly Gains, and Prepping for an October Marathon
The anticipation for the Zermatt half-marathon had been building all year, fuelled by the chance to run amidst the Swiss Alps and reunite with our…
Why Congested Starting Lines Are Good Thing!
Over the last two weeks, I ran two races: a half-marathon in South Africa and a 10km in Switzerland. Kai’s Achilles is bothering him right…