First race of the year!

A friend of mine, Jaya shared with me her goal running a ten kilometre race. We had previously run a five kilometre race together a few years ago and I knew she had the potential of realising this aspiration with a bit of training. I decided to take her under my wing, offer guidance and train with her. We selected the UWC Fast and Flat ten kilometre race in Bellville. We had less than three weeks to prepare for the race and even I felt a bit overwhelmed, considering I’d only resumed running ... Read the Post

Running remains one of my most treasured hobbies. It drives me to continuously better myself in ways I couldn’t believe possible. I have made huge strides in overcoming many obstacles in my life and running has been my saving grace. No matter where my journey leads me, I know for sure that running will play a monumental role in powering me to achieve my goals.

Book Review

Somebody Else's Kids - Torey Hayden An acquaintance of mine loan me this book, claiming I had to read it as it’s one of her all-time favourites. A lot of people tend to lend me novels for they know I love reading and I can never be nasty and say I already have enough books, thank you very much. I meekly accept it and grudgingly walk away. I know how much it bothers me when I borrow a must-read book to a friend and they take eons to read it - I become annoyed and eventually ask them to return it, ... Read the Post

On the Road Again…

After six long months of recovering from a double bunionectomy, I was finally given the go-ahead to run again! I returned to my running club, Run Walk for Life in Milnerton, bursting with excitement to see all my fellow runners, walkers and friends. Hugging and chatting was the order of the day and I was delighted with the warm welcome I received. Heading out on the road had me feeling a tad nervous for it would be the first time I would attempt to run after a long lay-off. Countless thoughts ... Read the Post

That’s when I felt it – the familiar rush of belonging, returning to a lover I missed far too much, a singing in my soul, my breath taken away but not completely stolen, endorphins rushing to my brain and a runner’s high of note!