Training

Diacore Half Training, Weeks 5 – 6

I am training for the Diacore Half Marathon on the 12th May 2019. I am really excited as this is where I did my first Half Marathon. I’m looking forward to setting a new PB, having fun and taking home a medal for Half #4 🙂 Week 5: Speed and Strength Mon – Tues, 15th… Continue reading Diacore Half Training, Weeks 5 – 6

Race Recap

Lady Khama, 10k Trail Race Recap (2019)

It’s no secret that I love the Lady Khama Trail Run – it is super organised, well coordinated and absolute FUN and the trail itself is well-marked, accurately measured, traversing tarmac, uneven dirt track and some grassy bits. On the 14th of April 2019, I ran it for the third time but for the first… Continue reading Lady Khama, 10k Trail Race Recap (2019)

Race Recap

Gabs 1/2 Marathon, Race Recap (2019)

On the 10th of March 2019, I ran the Gabs 1/2 Marathon. This was my third Half, following my two last year, the Diacore in May and the Soweto in November. For my first two Half Marathons, I had only one goal – TO FINISH. For this Half, I decided to set a specific time… Continue reading Gabs 1/2 Marathon, Race Recap (2019)

Hiking

Six Must-Haves for a Day Hike

After my 40 km Gaborone-Otse hike last year, I was eager for a similar adventure. So when I saw a 30 km hike in the form of a ‘race walk’ advertised by the Y-Care Charitable Trust, I was quick to sign up. Bright and early on the 26th of January, my husband and I made… Continue reading Six Must-Haves for a Day Hike

Training

Diacore Half Training, Weeks 3 – 4

I am training for the Diacore Half Marathon on the 12th May 2019. I am really excited as this is where I did my first Half Marathon. I’m looking forward to setting a new PB, having fun and taking home a medal for Half #4 🙂 Week 3: Cooler Temperatures and Easier Running Monday, 1st… Continue reading Diacore Half Training, Weeks 3 – 4

Race Recap

Gaborone Striders 10×10 Challenge, Recap (2018)

The Gaborone Striders Runners Club (GSRC) 10×10 Challenge started on the 29th November with the grand finale on the 8th December 2018. We are now in April 2019 but this Challenge is well worth the recap, so here goes! Enjoy 🙂 The Challenge: Only open to a 100 runners, I made sure to secure my… Continue reading Gaborone Striders 10×10 Challenge, Recap (2018)

Training

Diacore Half Training, Weeks 1 – 2

I am training for the Diacore Half Marathon on the 12th May 2019. I am really excited as this is where I did my first Half Marathon. I’m looking forward to setting a new PB, having fun and taking home a medal for Half #4 🙂 After the Gabs 1/2 Marathon, I took a week… Continue reading Diacore Half Training, Weeks 1 – 2