I was diagnosed as gluten intolerant over 20 years ago. I was living in the UK at the time and in those days, there was a growing awareness of gluten intolerance with some GF options on menus. Not all though, I remember going to a well-known Chinese Restaurant in Canterbury, and the manager telling me… Continue reading Guide to Eating Out in Gaborone | Gluten-Free Diaries
I’m changing things up a bit! Instead of me interviewing someone for the blog, I’ve asked my friends and family to interview me on my recently completed Gaborone Striders 10×10 Challenge! So, the following is a compilation of questions they sent me, and my responses. I love how varied their questions are and how much… Continue reading Gaborone Striders 10×10 Challenge 2022 | Q&A
On 10 December 2022, I participated in the Spar Community Challenge, their ninth and final run of the year; and my fourth. This Challenge was a 9-part running series with monthly runs from April to December, with two distance options – 5K and 10K. My first recap is here, my second here and my third… Continue reading Spar Community Challenge | 10K Recap (December)
As part of the recently concluded 10×10 Challenge, I paid tribute to and celebrated the TOP 10 countries reading my blog in 2022 by wearing their national or flag colours on each run – starting with Number 10 and building up to Number 1 on the Final Day. When I wanted to quit halfway, I… Continue reading Top 10 Countries Reading My Blog in 2022 | No. 1 – 5
As part of the Gaborone Striders Running Club 10×10 Challenge, I’m paying tribute to and celebrating the TOP 10 countries reading my blog in 2022 by wearing their national or flag colours on the run – starting with Number 10 and building up to Number 1 on the Final Day. I appreciate all the people… Continue reading Top 10 Countries Reading My Blog in 2022 | No. 6 – 10
On 28 May 2022, the Paratus Bike Shredders Series – organised by Life Cyle Events and Timing was launched, with the final race held in Ruretse on 3 December 2022. My children, Kaia (age 10) and Thiwa (age 8), participated in all three races. For each race, there were three distance options – 5km, 10km… Continue reading What Did My Kids Learn from the Paratus Bike Shredders Series?
On Sunday 27 November 2022, I participated in the UB Marathon (10K race) in celebration of the University of Botswana’s 40th Anniversary. This was actually a bonus race for me as I was to travel to Ghana that weekend for work but when those plans suddenly changed, it meant I could participate after all. I’m… Continue reading Oh, Just a Selfie with Isaac Makwala! | UB 10K Race Recap
Like many of you, I know how important good hydration is for the body to function properly – whether it’s aiding the digestive system, flushing out toxins, keeping joints and muscles lubricated or just keeping us looking healthier. As a runner, the importance of hydration is amplified as lack thereof can cause serious problems to… Continue reading Are You Struggling to Drink Enough Water?
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