When I saw Dr Leigh two weeks ago, she had an X-ray done. True enough, the fine hairline crack in the shaft of the femur…
Cycling
Marathon Training, Interrupted.
My last proper run was my half-marathon over three weeks ago. Before the start of that race, I felt a slight soreness in my left…
Three Lakes and Three Mountains
What a full week it was! It started off with Mountain No. 1: our yearly hike up the Mythen to see the sunrise. Mapman Reto…
A Car-Free Bike Ride
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….
Berlin Marathon Training Update
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,…
Our First Triathlon!
Last Sunday, we did our first Olympic triathlon. It was great fun! At 10am, we left our apartment on our bikes. Ten minutes later, we…
So, What About This Swimming Thing?
It’s less than 20 days to my first Olympic-distance triathlon. The swimming part will happen in the lake of Zurich. It’s been over a year…
My Six Favourites of 2021
2021 turned out to be quite a good year: Running kilometres: 3’421k as of today. My plan is to hit 3’456k by Friday to hit…
Biking Through the Vineyards
Remember Brigitta? The Swiss runner that we cheered on a few weeks ago at the Cape Town marathon? Well, she and her partner Franz run…
Ride The Alps
With 70 road passes, Switzerland is a paradise for cyclists that love challenges. I’m not a great cyclist and therefore I’ve never considered cycling over…