Let me take you for a run along the Promenade! It’s a very entertaining place to run, especially on the weekends. Let’s begin at our…
Daily life in Cape Town
But…Is It Safe?
Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is surrounded by a stunning mountain range that runs down onto pristine…
Preparing for 2068
We arrived back in Cape Town and I’m so grateful for having sunny runs again. Even my Garmin, the ultimate drama queen, seems to be…
Last Run in the Sun
Our scheduled flight back to Zurich was cancelled, which meant we had to leave Cape Town a week earlier than planned. So the goal for…
My Running Goals for 2021
While I love to run for running’s sake, I thrive on having challenging goals to work for. Upcoming races help me stay focused and motivated….
A Quick 10k And A Slow 10 Miler
In German-speaking Europe, New Year’s Eve is called “Silvester“, owing to a 4th century Pope. Also, it’s a popular tradition that every respectable town hosts…
My Six Favourites of 2020
Before I dive into my six favourites of 2020, here are few photos from our hike up the Table Mountain last week. The hike was…
An Inexplicably Bad Run
What was I even thinking, signing up for a 76k ultra when I can’t even run 5 miles? When we started our 11-mile run, everything…
Getting Ready for the Trails
To get ready for the trails, we needed to upgrade our running equipment with three things: a hydration pack for Kai, trail running shoes for…
My Next Running Goal
For a while, I have been thinking about my next goal after the 5k. Shathiso came to my rescue when she pointed me to the…