Keeping Fit and Healthy!
Intro Absolutely amazing weather. Spring Day, celebrated in South Africa on the 1st September, marks the beginning of this delightful season, where nature awakens from its slumber, and the air is filled with a sense of joy and rejuvenation. Spring in the Southern Hemisphere starts on 22nd/ 23rd of the month but in South Africa, warmer …
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Intro – The Bedfordview Kensington Heritage Walk – 2023 Aug 27 Brrr… it was cold in the early morning (3C – 37F) but towards the end of the walk it was a sunny and very pleasant day (20C – 68F). We had a large group. Thanks to all who participated. Sadly Julie felt unwell but …
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Intro – The Bedfordview Kensington Heritage Walk – 2023 July 30 Brrr… one of the coldest days in Johannesburg so far this winter -2 to 12C (28 to 54F). A number of courageous people braved the grey, windy day. Thank you Thanks to all who joined us and thank you to Sylvia for co-hosting. We …
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Intro – Winter Flowers in Johannesburg This past Sunday I went to the gym and afterwards I went for a walk. It is always cold at night (some nights dipping below freezing) but most winter days are sunny with the most amazing blue skies. It never ceases to amaze me seeing flowers in bloom in …
Intro – The Bedfordview Kensington Heritage Walk – 2023 June 25 It is winter but we enjoyed a lovely sunny day. Thanks to all who participated. Congratulations to Claudia and Teresa (and to everyone in their group) for having completed the 200 Km CAMINO walk between Porto (Portugal) and Santiago de Compostela (Spain). What a …
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Intro Thanks to everyone who joined us on the 11K and the 15K hikes. Please do join us on the next hike. Thank you to David, Maggie, Nachi, Paul, Rochelle, Sylvia, Teslar and Tony for the great photos. Stats – Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 2023 June 4 So much fun. You burnt 1000 calories on …
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Intro Picture this: 17,000 runners, 100,000+ friends, family and fans lining both sides of the road encouraging the runners along the entire 88Km route from Pietermaritzburg to Durban. The Ultimate Human Race The Comrades Marathon also known as the ‘Ultimate Human Race’ is an ultramarathon of approximately 89 kilometres (55 mi) which is run annually …
Intro – The Bedfordview Kensington Heritage Walk – 2023 May 28 It was a cold, windy morning but later the darkness was replaced by clear blue skies. Another enjoyable walk, great conversation and a good workout. Welcome to the First Timers Welcome to first timers: A Special Treat from Teresa Teresa is very knowledgeable about …
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Intro – Hiking Klipriviersberg Johannesburg – 2023 May 7 A cold, overcast autumn morning with promise of rain but it turned out to be very pleasant hiking weather. The dassies (a distant relative of the elephant) were out in their numbers and apparently not frightening of the hikers. To quote Teslar “it seemed as though …
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Intro – The Bedfordview Kensington Heritage Walk – 2023 April 30 What a beautiful day for a walk. 16 – 24C (60 – 75F), winter is arriving late this year but nobody’s complaining. Flowers were blooming everywhere and that is Johannesburg for you (flowers bloom all year round in Joburg).🌺🌼🌷 We enjoyed a pleasant walk, …
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