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Berlin Marathon Training Update

The Berlin Marathon is on 24th September. With only six weeks to go, Coach Sean has stepped up the training schedule. Here’s what it looked…

I think this was one of the most beautiful hikes yet. Our friends are experts at finding undiscovered, secluded gems. Whenever they suggest a hike,…

For the first time in nearly a year, I’ve been back on the track for intervals. I knew that these were going to hurt! My…

When I told Coach Sean about the Zermatt Marathon, he wasn’t amused. He suggested that I switch it to a half-marathon instead. Which I did….

Last Tuesday, we arrived back in Zurich. It felt good to be back! I love South Africa’s happy vibes, but it’s nice to experience some…

We have been spending a few weeks in Switzerland. We’ve been visiting friends and family and doing a lot of tedious end-of-year financial work. On…

Although 2022 is not ending on a high note for me, there were many beautiful moments this year. Here goes: 1. Favourite training cycle: Training…

After spending most of my time on the bike for the last couple of weeks, it was time to test the Achilles. We signed up…

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,…

Every year, we do a traditional Swiss hike up the “Mythen”, a mountain close to our home. It’s great to see the sunrise from the…