This week was all about relaxing and trying to get my legs back to normal again. The quad muscles are rock-hard and very stiff from…
Running
Pre-Race Jitters
It’s only a few days until Saturday, the day of the Addo Elephant Trail ultra race. And I’m a nervous wreck. I know the 26-page…
Lessons Learned from Ultra Training
For the last 16 weeks, I have been training for the 76k ultra in Addo. The race will be on the 27 March and until…
Let’s Run Along the Promenade!
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…
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…
My Running Pet Peeves
Even though we all love our running, sometimes annoying little things happen. Here are my current top six! Dog owners: Not the dogs, they are…
Why I Love Long Runs
One month to go to the Addo Elephant Ultra! I am pleasantly surprised it hasn’t been cancelled yet. The Covid numbers in South Africa have…
My Favourite Running Views
It was great to get back to running after our 10-day quarantine. However, the weather wasn’t cooperative. After lots of snow, we got several days…
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….