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
When this question slid into my DMs the other day, I figured it was time for a new post! Goodness… where do I even begin? This year has just been… I don’t want to say “hard” as that sounds negative… but it’s been quite an intense year for me, and I cannot believe it’s the… Continue reading Have I QUIT Blogging?
Over the years, I’ve connected with so many runners, both in person and virtually. Who else, than a fellow runner, understands your need to talk about the time you ran a marathon or an injury you’re struggling with? Who else gets that you need an early night before that intimidating long run? And who else… Continue reading How To Connect With Other Runners
Nestled in a valley, surrounded by several hills sits Botswana’s second oldest town, Lobatse. Over the years, it has garnered several unfortunate descriptors – neglected, forgotten, irrelevant and stagnant which is sad given its immense historical significance to the country and region. It was once a serious contender for becoming Botswana’s capital city but more significantly,… Continue reading A Run Down Memory Lane In Lobatse
After three weeks of indulging (more like OVERindulging) the first thing I noticed this morning is that the dress I am wearing on my first day back at work is very snug! 🙂 So it is back to work in all senses of the word! I hope you all had a great festive season and that this… Continue reading Journey to My First Half Marathon, Week 1
The Gaborone Runner 