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)
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
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
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)
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
After 10 weeks of training, I finally ran the Gabs 1/2 Marathon on the 10th March 2019. This was my third Half but the first of the five Half Marathons I have planned this year. I have done this event twice before, in 2017 and in 2018, but both times I did 10 km. Week… Continue reading Gabs 1/2 Marathon Training, Race Week
I’m currently training for the Gabs 1/2 Marathon on the 10th March 2019. This will be my third Half but the first of the five Half Marathons I have planned this year. I have done this event twice before, in 2017 and in 2018, but both times I did 10 km. Week 9: This Relentless… Continue reading Gabs 1/2 Marathon Training, Week 9
I’m currently training for the Gabs 1/2 Marathon on the 10th March 2019. This will be my third Half but the first of the five Half Marathons I have planned this year. I have done this event twice before, in 2017 and in 2018, but both times I did 10 km. Week 7: A Personal… Continue reading Gabs 1/2 Marathon Training, Weeks 7 – 8
Are you struggling to find ways of keeping fit while raising young kids? Do you find you don’t have the time? After a busy day, are you just too exhausted to work out? When you do exercise, do you feel guilty that you are neglecting your family? Many mothers have asked me how I manage… Continue reading Keeping Fit While Raising Young Kids
I recently recapped my Soweto Half Marathon which took place in November last year. It was an awesome adventure. I had a solid training plan and although I got injured a week before the Big Day, I ran quite a solid race. However, it was only my second Half Marathon and in the last few… Continue reading Five Great Lessons From Soweto
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