After running Perth’s famous Chevron City to Surf, I had about six weeks left to train for the Perth Running Festival on 12th October 2025. My training went smoothly… until it didn’t. I overdid it in a strength training class and ended up injured. The first few days were terribly painful. Walking, let alone running,… Continue reading Rookie Running Mistakes | Lessons from My 18th Half Marathon
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
Regular readers will know that Soweto, aptly coined ‘The People’s Race’ in Johannesburg is one of my favourite races! It’s not a course you’re likely to PB as it’s extremely hilly and scheduled in the heat of summer. But people are drawn to it for its pulsating township route, positive vibe from 40, 000 runners,… Continue reading How To Conquer Your Hard At Soweto
On the 8th of September 2019, I ran the Botswana Life Half Marathon in Gaborone – it was my third Half of the year, and my FIFTH Half overall. When I started writing this recap, I followed my usual format, describing my training, the route, my splits and performance, and the pros and cons of… Continue reading Botswana Life Half Marathon, Race Recap (2019)
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)
On the 4th of November 2018, I ran the Soweto Half Marathon in Johannesburg, South Africa. Having done the 10 km Race in 2017, this was actually my second Soweto race experience. However, given how tough10 km was, I knew that doing the Half would be a whole new and challenging experience in itself. I… Continue reading Soweto Half Marathon, Race Recap (2018)
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