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Musline Runs the Lisbon Half Marathon | Interview

Something I love about having a blog is connecting with so many amazing runners around the world and getting to share some of their inspirational stories on this platform. Today, I’m so excited to...

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Did I Finish the Phikwe Half Marathon 2023?

Haha! Quite a few people have asked me this so I thought it would make a great title! I think when I expressed how disappointed I was with the outcome of the race, some took it that I hadn’t actually...

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A Motswana Runs the Streets of Nairobi | Guest Blog

When my husband Ditiro said he would be in Nairobi for a conference, my first thoughts weren’t “How will I manage with the crazy school runs?” or even “What is the conference about?” – it was “Content...

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Why I Blog | Why I Stopped

I started blogging over seven years ago. I’d always loved writing so it was something I had long wanted to do. But I spent many years not knowing what I should write about. I didn’t feel I had enough...

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What’s MOTIVATING Me to Run This Winter?

Was it all just fake news?! We were told Botswana was going to experience a record-breaking warm winter. And right up until the end of May this certainly seemed to be the case. Then BOOM! June arrived...

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Running in Istanbul, Türkiye

I had several incredible travel experiences in 2023, mostly for my work in Ghana, where I grabbed every opportunity to run, walk, hike and even race! My last visit to Ghana was in August and by then I...

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Three Iconic Street Foods in Istanbul | Gluten Free Diaries

How I wish I could have tried all the scrumptious street food with such tantalising scents as I walked through Istanbul … As this writer suggests, “Istanbul is a goldmine of culinary variety” – from...

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Running in Bishoftu, Ethiopia

When I got back from Istanbul in November 2023, I was ready to wrap up the year… that was, until we got another call! *drumroll* We had to be in Ethiopia the week leading up to Christmas. Although...

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Gaborone’s African Mall: Unveiling Hidden History and Charm

Although Botswana is a major tourist destination, its capital Gaborone, affectionately known as Gabs, would never make it to a Most Interesting City list! It is not as vibrant as Dar es Salaam, as...

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From Failure to Triumph | UB Half Marathon 2023

The last Half Marathon I recapped was my twelfth, Phikwe, which I ran in July 2023. After 12 weeks of solid training, I had never felt more prepared for a race. I didn’t think I would PB, I knew I...

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