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Year-End Reflection: A Year I Never Saw Coming (But Wouldn’t Change)
Sitting here this morning, coffee in hand, I’m reflecting on 2025 — and honestly, when I started this year, I never could have imagined what it would bring.This year came with its fair share of downs… but it also gifted me the enormous privilege of walking alongside so many people on their journeys. Some were hard. Some were lighter. Some were messy, emotional, uncomfortable, joyful — and every single one mattered.Each person showed up with their own story.
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Dec 15, 20253 min read
November Round-Up: Races, Workouts, Radiation & a Ridiculous Amount of Gratitude
"Join me on my November running adventures in Cape Town, from the scenic Landmarks Half Marathon to the Grape Run through historic wine farms, Cape Prestige Trail series at Doolhof, and the challenging Winelands Half. Celebrating movement, gratitude, and resilience while raising funds for the Red Cross Children’s Hospital."
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Dec 7, 20257 min read
Catch up With Coach M - Edition 56 - Healing, movement and Showing up
In this month’s Catchup, Coach M shares her powerful journey of movement, recovery, and resilience. After a breast cancer diagnosis and earlier major surgery in 2021, she learned that healing isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. From walking hospital hallways to completing half-marathons, Coach M proves that discipline and daily intentional movement are what truly heal body and mind. She reminds athletes and everyday movers alike that life will interrupt training, bu
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Nov 9, 20256 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 55 - The Art of Coming Back
Join me on my journey of breast cancer recovery and rebuilding strength after surgery. Discover emotional insights, practical training tips, and motivation for every athlete facing setbacks.
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Oct 12, 20255 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 52 - 365 Days of Intentional Movement
This past year, I achieved something I’ve dreamed about for years: 365 consecutive days of intentional movement. Not out of obligation—but out of gratitude for a healthy, injury-free body.
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Aug 3, 20256 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 51 - The Real Path to Progression
Discover how to train smarter — not just harder — with heart rate-based endurance training, strength for performance, and swimming techniques that build confidence. Learn why green zone training builds fuel efficiency, when to push into the red zone, and how progression runs, structured swim sessions, and strength workouts drive long-term gains. Plus, read Coach M’s real-life training week, complete with lessons from the trails and race-day takeaways.
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Jul 27, 202510 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 50 - You are just getting started!
Welcome to edition 50! In this blog, I share a personal training reset, client strength-to-cardio progress, and tips on building consistency, fueling properly, and training with intention. Ideal for those navigating injury, menopause, or rebuilding fitness at any stage.
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Jul 20, 202511 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 49 - "De-loads & Digestion: The Overlooked Power Duo in Performance"
Explore why deload weeks and gut health matter for your immunity, performance, and overall wellbeing. Learn how rest, smart nutrition, and gut-friendly habits can boost your energy, recovery, and results.
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Jul 13, 20258 min read
RACE REPORT - Houtkapper Trail Run 2025 - Rheendendal
Discover the magic of the Houtkapper Trail Run in Knysna! From moss-covered bridges to towering trees and a journey through Daleen Matthee's literary legacy, this race offers an unforgettable experience for trail runners.
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Jul 8, 20258 min read
Catch Up with Coach M - Edition 48 - 1 Year of the new Activeliving4all Coaching: Recovery, Resilience & Real-Life Fitness
Discover the powerful journey behind the rebranded Activeliving4all Coaching & Nutrition. From injury and rehab to strength, mindset, and daily movement — this 1-year milestone blog shares real-life wellness, honest fitness lessons, and why progress is more than just the highlight reel.
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Jul 6, 20258 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 47 - Slow & Strong: Why Sustainable Weight Management Starts with Your "WHY”
Discover how aligning with your “why” and choosing slow, sustained weight management can transform your health, energy, and long-term results.
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Jun 29, 20259 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 46 - Under vs Over Eating, Autoimmune Triggers & Recovery Tips
Explore practical nutrition advice to balance under- and over-eating, uncover autoimmune food triggers with elimination diets, and follow recovery strategies after injury. Real, sustainable tips for better health and energy.
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Jun 22, 202511 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 45 - Fuel for training and Gut health
Discover the best foods, recipes, and gut health strategies to fuel your workouts, fight winter bugs, and boost recovery. Whole food, real energy, strong results.
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Jun 16, 20258 min read
Catch Up with Coach M - Edition 44 - Hormone Balance & Muscle as You Age, Fitness Is a Lifelong Journey, Not a 6-Week Fix
Fitness is more than reps or macros—it's a lifelong journey. Learn how strength, nourishment, and mindset create lasting transformation at every life stage.
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Jun 8, 20259 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 43 - Reset and Movement for Recovery, Training Diaries
In this week’s catch-up chat, we’re diving into:
body and mind reset practices,
insights from the coach’s training diaries, and
what it really takes to stay consistent—whether it’s in your work, family life, personal growth, or health journey. No matter the area, consistency is the key to lasting progress.
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Jun 1, 20258 min read
Catch Up With Coach M - Edition 41 - Body Image, GLP-1, and the Power of Consistent Training
This week, I'm diving into two sensitive topics that I've been holding onto for the past few weeks/months.
After some recent conversations and personal experiences. I've decided its time to let them out in the open.
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May 18, 202511 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 40 - Your Story, Using the training hand-break and HRV Status
One of the quickest ways to lose motivation, joy, and confidence in your journey is to measure your progress against someone else’s highlight reel
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May 11, 20259 min read
Catch up with Coach M - Edition 39 - Race day Fuel, Train Slow to race Fast.
This week’s update is a little less about pace charts and a little more about perspective. After a couple of solid efforts — including a Saturday race and a Fabulous Thursday Half — this past week was intentionally quieter.
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May 4, 20257 min read
Catchup with Coach M - Edition 38 - Support, Patience, and Small Wins Fuel Your Journey
There’s a popular saying: "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." It’s a simple idea, but incredibly powerful — and true.
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Apr 27, 20257 min read
RACE REPORT: Surviving the HOTT SPORTS SA 10km in Paarl 🔥
Saturday evening had us stepping (or should I say sweating?) into a different kind of race — a “nice little” 10km event in Paarl.
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Apr 27, 20253 min read
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