by Thia Malan | Feb 2, 2021 | blog and race reports
Will you #HaveAHeart this Valentine’s Day? Why a heart-shaped running challenge? February fundraising In February my running challenge #HaveAHeart is both for and with the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI). Read more about my reasons for doing...
by Thia Malan | Feb 1, 2021 | blog and race reports
I committed to run five trail half marathons in January whilst experiencing a runner’s high, running on 2 January 2021. Fundraising for JCWI in 2021 January 2020 was the month that my husband’s spouse visa was refused. Read our story here. Running these...
by Thia Malan | Jan 26, 2021 | blog and race reports
Trail running at it’s best To feel fresh, flexible and strong on a clear, crisp and windless day makes the perfect trail run an enticing possibility. Add to that available time, as well as access to the beautiful landscape of the Gower Peninsula and a trail...
by Thia Malan | Jan 19, 2021 | blog and race reports
An unofficial event I’ve been ready for a marathon since September. My good friend and running buddy Sally has been too. In fact, I think she is ready for a multi-day event. Our friend Tom is always ready for a marathon, both genetically and from having a...
by Thia Malan | Jan 17, 2021 | blog and race reports
Monthly trail running challenges for a challenging year Our lives changed dramatically in 2020. There were reports of a new, deadly and contagious disease spreading in China as early as January. Nonetheless, we carried on regardless. It is difficult to rein in a world...