I always thought that people who complain about wind were sissies. Seriously, who cares about wind? Who even talks about wind?! Turns out, Capetonians do….
Running
Running the Hills in Cape Town
Over the last few days, we ran up two hills. Hill number 1 was the famous Table Mountain, which we did with a guide. Together…
Running in Cape Town!
I LOVE CAPE TOWN! We arrived here in Cape Town on the 7 January and so far, life has been one big happy colourful blur….
Review of 2019 and a BIG change ahead
2019 was definitely the worst running year ever. To date, I have logged 586km (364 miles), which is a far cry from my usual 2’600km…
Running with Music – Yes or No?
It would be nice to run along to the catchy tune of “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Just where the crescendo sets in after the “Scaramouche, Scaramouche” bit,…
How I cool down after a Run
If I only had time for one single stretch after my run, I would do the heel drop. Since my Achilles injury, I do it…
Friendly Faces
One thing I like about Florida is that people are so friendly. Whenever I am out running, people smile, wave, greet or say something encouraging….
Why I am Thankful for Running
My boss and I got along really well. But not right now. He had just assigned the two most obnoxious people to my project. Yes,…
How do I warm up before a run?
Me, 2003-2018: “Warm-up routines are for sissies! No time for that! Let’s bolt out the door at full speed!” Me, 2019: “Wait! Wait! I need…
Back to Running after Achilles Tendonitis
On 26 January 2019, I was leaning against a wall at the beach promenade in Malaga, Spain. I had been ignoring the nagging pain in…