On Saturday morning the Gazelle and I met at Constantia Nek for a workout that was tough (that uphill kills me!) but inspiring (what a beautiful place). I was reminded again why trail really is my first love and, while I have this mammoth task ahead of me (trying to complete a marathon), I am… Continue reading I can, I will

I would love to say it was easy but that wouldn’t be true and besides, it has only made me more aware that in 5 weeks’ time I have to run double the distance. However, I did sort of enjoy it and at least the scenery was beautiful (we ran from Bergvliet to Simonstown along the… Continue reading I ran my first half marathon

In 44 days I will run the Paris Marathon. I say this with great fear. I am still not sure how I am going to get to the end of it (the only thing I am sure of is that a lot of walking, sweating and let’s face it, probably swearing, will be involved) and… Continue reading Fear, caffeine and a little swearing

Today I bought chia seeds, unsweetened almond drink, spinach, flax and sunflower seeds, whey powder, steel cut wholegrain oats, fat free yoghurt, and enough fruit and veg to supply my entire suburb. Although, I’m not going to lie, I had to look up most of the goodies as they were foreign to me. Chia? The… Continue reading Paris Marathon, I’m shaking

Today I completed my first ever 10km road race. For many this won’t be much but it was a milestone for me. And yes, I appreciate that I have to do 42km in less than 2 months’ time but as everyone who knows me knows, I like a little pressure! The Gazelle and I entered… Continue reading The life of an athlete