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Bring the kids along, but lets rekindle the romance on the road

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23 - Gaborone Marathon, Gaborone, Botswana, 7 May 2017 My maiden Gaborone Marathon was a great one. I met, and ran with, great people. The support from the spectators on the road side was phenomenal. The moment I crossed the finish line, I decided that I would return to Gabs in 2017. However, in 2017 I would make it a family affair. I would run the streets of Gaborone alongside my other half, Agatha. Part of me still tells me that I had no choice. I had to bring her along in 2017. Ever since my 100BEFORE40 project gained momentum, Agatha started keeping a keen eye on the purse. She polished her accounting skills and constantly warns that I am on a mission to bankrupt the family with these running excursions. The only way to get the green light for some of these races is having her as a partner in crime or accomplice. Having set my eyes on a return to Gaborone, I sold the idea of a family get away to Agatha, Kami and Kudzi. The idea was well received and we registered for the ra