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
Having recently relocated to Perth from Gaborone, I’m doing what I do best – discovering a new city on the run. What better way to do this then with one of Perth’s most popular running routes, the Bridges Run? Its official start is Wesley College Boatshed in South Perth with Elizabeth Quay being another popular… Continue reading What Did I Think of Perth’s Most Popular Run? | Bridges Run
When the opportunity arose for us to relocate to Perth in Western Australia for a short stint, we seized it, viewing it as a grand adventure for the kids and, as a runner blogger, a fantastic chance to experience something different. So, you see my friends, this HUGE life decision boiled down to providing you… Continue reading First Impressions of Running in Perth – Western Australia
When I got back from Istanbul in November 2023, I was ready to wrap up the year… that was, until we got another call! *drumroll* We had to be in Ethiopia the week leading up to Christmas. Although I’ve transited through the capital Addis Ababa several times, this would be my first actual visit to… Continue reading Running in Bishoftu, Ethiopia
How I wish I could have tried all the scrumptious street food with such tantalising scents as I walked through Istanbul … As this writer suggests, “Istanbul is a goldmine of culinary variety” – from simit, the freshly baked, molasses-dipped and sesame-crusted dough to balık-ekmek, the popular fish sandwiches to Ytantuni, a thin tortilla with beef, tomatoes,… Continue reading Three Iconic Street Foods in Istanbul | Gluten Free Diaries
I had several incredible travel experiences in 2023, mostly for my work in Ghana, where I grabbed every opportunity to run, walk, hike and even race! My last visit to Ghana was in August and by then I thought there’d be no more travel in 2023. But as luck would have it, in October, I… Continue reading Running in Istanbul, Türkiye
Was it all just fake news?! We were told Botswana was going to experience a record-breaking warm winter. And right up until the end of May this certainly seemed to be the case. Then BOOM! June arrived and we were all shocked. I cannot remember the last time we have experienced such low temperatures (1˚C… Continue reading What’s MOTIVATING Me to Run This Winter?
I started blogging over seven years ago. I’d always loved writing so it was something I had long wanted to do. But I spent many years not knowing what I should write about. I didn’t feel I had enough expertise for a mummy-type blog. With two young kids, I didn’t get around much to have… Continue reading Why I Blog | Why I Stopped
When my husband Ditiro said he would be in Nairobi for a conference, my first thoughts weren’t “How will I manage with the crazy school runs?” or even “What is the conference about?” – it was “Content for the blog!” You see? Even if I haven’t blogged in a while, I’m still thinking of you!… Continue reading A Motswana Runs the Streets of Nairobi | Guest Blog
First held in 1921, the Comrades Marathon, coined The Ultimate Human Race, is the world’s largest and oldest ultramarathon road race, run annually in South Africa between the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg. The direction of the race alternates each year between the “up” run (87 km) starting from Durban and the “down” run (now 90.184 km) starting from Pietermaritzburg. On 28… Continue reading Battle of the Ultras | Road vs Trail
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