How can a perfect race day possibly end badly? Here’s how: On Sunday morning at 6am, we stood at the starting line, ready for the…
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The Traverse
The Traverse: four days of trail running, great people, tasty food, beautiful surroundings – what more could a runner want? Grab a coffee and get…
The 13 Peaks Challenge – Signal Hill
Two years ago, a local hero and ultra runner Ryan Sandes invented the 13 Peaks Challenge. He jotted down some hills in the area around…
Last-Minute Training Panic
After we had settled in our new home and done a few fun runs at the Promenade, I got my calendar out to plan for…
Back in Cape Town!
And so here we are, back in Cape Town! It is still cool and rainy, but the first spring flowers are out. Last week, we…
10 Miles Through Bern
This 10-mile race takes you through the charming medieval city of Bern, the capital of Switzerland. It is a beautiful course that always feels a…
Hike of the Year
We did a beautiful tour on Saturday together with two friends. The route took us up a mountain range called “Rigi Hochflue”. It was a…
A Half-Marathon With Monsters
I have always wanted to visit the remote Swiss valley called “Lötschental“. It’s in a mountainous area that is very difficult to access. As a…
The Jungfrau Marathon
One of the highlights of my running year is the Jungfrau Marathon. To me, this is one of the most beautiful races in the world….
Running With a Barefoot Runner
A highlight of our week in Germany was meeting up with Volker. He’s a running blogger in Oldenburg, Kai’s hometown. And, amazingly, he runs barefoot!…