Oh, this was a redemption race at its best! Last year, I gave up in Berlin at kilometre 30 due to an Achilles injury. Now,…
Race recaps
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…
The Monschau Half-Marathon
Monschau is a beautiful little historic town in Germany. It hosts a running event that features everything from kids’ races to a 70k ultra marathon….
The Zermatt Half-Marathon
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….
The Oxpecker Trail Run
Time for a trail race! The Oxpecker Trail Run is one of South Africa’s top trail events. It takes place in the beautiful mountainous area…
The Berlin Marathon
Last Sunday, I had the privilege of running the Berlin Marathon. The same race where Eliud Kipchoge famously smashed his own record. However, I wasn’t…
Testing the Achilles
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…
The Monschau Marathon
The Monschau Marathon was my first marathon in Germany. It was a fantastic experience. The setting is spectacular: Monschau is a tiny historic town near…
A Trail Party!
It was the weekend of the Eiger Ultra Trail races in Grindelwald, Switzerland. Overnight, this little mountain village turned into the centre of the universe…
It’s Not Always About the Results
Do you check the starter list before a race? I do. I find it quite useful for local races. Over time, I get to know…