Four weeks after braving the storm at the Accura Perth Half Marathon, I lined up for Perth’s famous Chevron City-to-Surf Fun Run on 31st August 2025. Its reputation had certainly preceded it. I had heard it described as one of the city’s most iconic races, known for its massive crowds, challenging hills, and that unforgettable… Continue reading Were the Hills at Perth’s City-to-Surf Really That Bad? | Race Recap 2025
Prior to this, my last Half Marathon was over a year ago, where I set a Personal Best of 2:23:03. But afterwards, my training was inconsistent. Though I kept running, I rarely pushed long distances. So, when I registered for the WAMC Accura Perth Half Marathon on 3rd August 2025, it felt like a turning… Continue reading Running Through a Storm | WAMC Accura Perth Half Marathon | 2025
Hello (again!). I’m Shathiso from Gaborone, the quiet, beautiful capital city of Botswana, and I’ve been running (and writing about running) for almost NINE years now. With so many recent life changes and new subscribers, I thought it was the perfect time to re-introduce myself to this incredible community. Growing up, I was never athletic.… Continue reading My Running Journey: From Gaborone to the World | 2025 Update
The Gaborone Runner 