When my father and sister announced they were headed to Tshwane (Pretoria) in South Africa for the long weekend in July, I spontaneously joined them without my little family! But given the Phikwe Half Marathon was only a fortnight away, I knew I couldn’t afford to skip my 18km long run. In a frantic search… Continue reading Springbok Vasbyt Trail Half | Race Recap
On a recent visit to Ghana, I participated in the 10km race of the The Accra Intercity Homowo Marathon. We started in the financial hub of the city, ran past several top-notch hotels, Government departments, hospitals, and banks, before making our way to the oldest district in Accra – Jamestown. Once I was done, I… Continue reading Walking from Jamestown to Osu Castle in Accra
Since 2021, I’ve been fortunate to visit Ghana a few times for work, and I’ve blogged extensively about my running experiences here. Remember my runs in the rustic town of Big Ada; my run across the famous Adomi Bridge at Atimpoku, my runs in the affluent town of Akosombo where hydroelectric power is generated and my… Continue reading Running at the University of Ghana in Accra
Accra, the capital city of Ghana, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. It has a complicated and tragic colonial history and was largely formed from the merging of distinct settlements around Fort James (British), Ussher Fort (Dutch), and Fort Christiansborg (Danish). It was the capital… Continue reading Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon | 10km Race Recap
I travelled to Tanzania a few weeks ago, and as I usually do, I shared my run on social media. As many of you know – running in new places is such a soul-enriching experience for me. I love taking it all in on the run – the sights, the sounds, the smells. Most people find my… Continue reading Am I Reckless for Running in Foreign Places?
On 8th January 2023, Tshireletso ran La Corsa Della Bora, a spectacular 81km ultra-trail in Italy. In a riveting two-part interview, Tshire shares her incredible experience, her thoughts and emotions and her intense connection with God as she traverses the at-times terrifying terrain, in the dark and cold, emerging forever changed. If you haven’t read… Continue reading La Corsa Della Bora Ultra Trail in Italy | Interview with Tshire – Part 2
Although Tshireletso is an extremely talented runner, her hard work, commitment and sacrifice cannot be underestimated. But what always stands out for me is the absolute joy with which she runs and the depth of her feelings when she does. The very act of running has a transformative power over her, and she is truly… Continue reading La Corsa Della Bora Ultra Trail in Italy | Interview with Tshire – Part 1
On Sunday 30 April 2023, I participated in the inaugural Gaborone Striders City Marathon. The Gaborone Striders Running Club was founded in 2012 by “a group of friends who had just discovered the passion in running” and it has since become a well-established and respected part of Gaborone’s running community. One of their well-known and… Continue reading Did the Gaborone Striders City Marathon Live Up to the Hype? | 10K Race Recap
Now that I’m training for a Half Marathon Personal Best, I’m running longer and longer distances over the weekend. I love the wonderful feeling of accomplishment once I’ve completed the Long Run, but I don’t enjoy that sense of dread I often get the day before. However, as we know, when you are training for… Continue reading 8 Tips to Survive Your Long Run
Molepolole is an urban village about 50km from Gaborone with significant historical, cultural and religious relevance to Botswana. I ran in Molepolole for the first time last year. Starting at Scottish Livingstone Hospital, we ran towards the village centre, continuing all the way to the main kgotla before heading back to the hospital again and were amazed by… Continue reading I Came LAST at the Molepolole Half Marathon
The Gaborone Runner 