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Running App Review
So about 5 months ago I posted that I would be reviewing 2 running apps. The whole review kinda went down the drain because my phones GPS wasn’t working the way it should have so I had to unfortunately put a hold on it until I got a new phone. So YAY! This weekend I got a new Phone – it is an Android. And I love it – So Happy! I almoust cried when I took pictures, the relief of being able to capture pretty things… One of the things that are very important to me when I go for a run, is to know how far, how hard and how long…
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Liebster Award: I’ve been Nominated!
I feel very honored to be nominated for the Liebster award; The Liebster Award is an award that is given to bloggers by bloggers. Liebster in German means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome. The award is a way to be discovered, to connect and support other bloggers within the blogging community. Originally it was given out to blogs with less than 2000 readers but this has slowly lowed as the reward has gained popularity. It is now only 200 readers or less. Its a great way you get new and up and coming Bloggers a chance to be seen and discovered! I…
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Race Report: Stilbaai 10km Hosted By the NSRI
Date: 31 December 2016 Distances: 10km Venue: Stilbaai NSRI Building Website: Stilbaai10km.com The Stilbaai 10Km Race is held Annually on the 31 December. The run started in 2006 as a holiday activity that was organised by permanent residents as well as annual holiday visitors. It developed into an annual event that is now organised by the NSRI station 31. All the entry fees are donated to the NSRI to help them in their actions. The race is a perfect opportunity for holiday visitors to take advantage of the beautiful scenery in Stilbaai. The race has grown from 2006 with 200 entries to 2014 with 900 entries. This year there were approx more than 1000…
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Race Report: Tom Jenkins Challange, Pretoria, South-Africa
Date: 19 November 2016 Distances: 21.1km (half marathon), 10km, 5km Venue: Union Buildings, Government Avenue, Pretoria *This is an AGN League race The Tom Jenkins Challenge is a popular race that takes place in Pretoria South-Africa every year. It follows through the streets of Pretoria, underneath the beautiful blooming Jacaranda trees. On the 10th May 1994, the world witnessed the birth of a proud new nation on the steps and lawns of Pretoria’s Union Buildings. The first Tom Jenkins challenge was run on 3 December 1994 and was the first official road race to start and finish at the Union Buildings and incorporate the renowned climb along Tom Jenkins Drive to the top…
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We’re Moving!
Exciting news! JBRobinBlog.wordpress.com is doing so well, that we are moving! I have upgraded my Blog to a new address please follow jbrobinblog.com for future posts! So whats new? I’ve change the theme a little – so you still have the Side-barr with all the upcoming events and extra information, all my social links are on the page, you just have to navigate to see all the different platforms that you can follow me on. Also head over to my Resources page for all the Brands and companies that will feature in my posts – So if I posted about it, there should be a link to follow to their website or contact information.…
