On paper, the Tygerberg 30km seemed like the perfect pre-Boston test: 18.5 miles at marathon pace, five weeks out. When I signed up, I had…
Running
Muddling Through the Slump
You know this feeling, right? You’re smack in the middle of marathon training. You’re tired. You’re grumpy. Your legs are made of cement. And there…
Racing the Wind: A Tactical Battle on the Road to Boston
As part of my Boston prep, I ran the Peninsula half-marathon last Sunday. I had finished this race in 1:35 last year, so my goal…
How to Create a Running Addict in One Race
Sandra did it! She crushed her first race and was officially the happiest runner on the planet! Race day started early: at 4:40 AM, we…
Mountain Bikes and the Final Stretch of 5K Training!
We finally got mountain bikes! Last week, we visited Brigitta just outside Cape Town. She and her partner run a guesthouse for mountain bikers exploring…
Training for Boston With the Garmin Overlord
Here we are, back in sunny Cape Town, and I’ve started my Boston Marathon training cycle. The big day is April 21 and this time…
Switching Sceneries: Back in Zurich
The past two weeks have been a study in contrasts – trading Cape Town’s bright blue skies for Zurich’s icy, foggy chill. Before flying back…
Last Race of 2024!
This one was tough. The Growthpoint Sundowner, a 10k race, was set for 6pm on a Tuesday evening—right on our doorstep. Half an hour before…
Of Wine, Beer And Butterflies
A vineyard race near Cape Town—with wine in the swag bag? Sign us up! This cozy, laid-back series lets you choose: a casual run or…
A Race and A Scary Plan
At 6:30 AM on Sunday, Kai and I stood at the starting line of the Tokai Manor House 16k. The air was cool and still,…