17 months ago I set the goal of running this year’s Two Oceans Half Marathon – my first long run with a shiny new pair of hips, and three days ago I achieved it. How? I’m still not quite sure. The start line, as usual, was electric. The cold morning air was buzzing with the chatter […]
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Two Oceans half marathon: the home stretch
I’ve never been scared or nervous before any one of my previous five Two Oceans half marathon runs. Nothing but excitement runs through me leading up to race day. It’s probably because I’ve always been prepared after months of solidly clocking up 30 to 50 kilometres a week in training. Today though, I’m filled with the fear of failure. I’m so nervous […]
Man up and get motivated for 2 Oceans
Yesterday I went with my +1 to Cape Runner to get her a fresh pair of running shoes. The salesman asked us a load of questions about our running history as well as our current training. When I told him that I’m planning to run the Two Oceans half marathon after a 10km run some time in […]