Tag: Born to run
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Back to Running After Sickness – Ready to Test My New Shoes
I feel better now, and tomorrow I want to run again.Today I sorted my running gear in the new wardrobe — everything finally has its place. And I can’t wait to test my new running shoes. Did I mention them already? I think I did 😉Now the plan is simple: get a few hours of…
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When Is the Right Time to Return to Training After Being Sick?
Another day off. This time, no choice — sick is sick. For now, the focus is on a healthy diet, restoring my routine, and quality sleep.It’s like a house of cards sometimes: one element breaks, and everything falls apart. Then you have to rebuild from the start. But it’s ok — at least the steps…
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How Many Hours of Sleep Does an Ironman Need? (And Why Yours Might Be Different)
After I missed my long run last Sunday and struggled to find time for running at all, I finally did my standard loop along the lake today. It felt awesome. I’m still worried about the pain in my foot — turns out it’s not really the ankle. No idea what it is. I’ll have to…
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Disaster Sunday
Missed my long run. The most important one. It’s a disaster. Feels like throwing away a week of training in a single day.
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When Routine Takes Over
I got up at 5, and the routine took over:Meditation. Day planning. Run. Shower.Then a full-on, busy day at work. On the way home, I actually forgot I’d already run this morning.Cool, isn’t it? 20,000 steps logged.Back on track.
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Day 84: Rest Day, Restless Mind
Today was a rest day — at least on paper. But there was no rest in my head. I’ve got personal stuff going on. Heavy. No, I’m not ready to talk about it here. But let’s just say: I didn’t feel like running. Still, maybe I should have. Sometimes 10k does more for your mind…
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Training on Keto: 21km Long Run with Ankle Pain
Today was my “big deal” run — the one from the Born to Run 2 plan that caps off the week. It’s Day 83.The goal: 21 kilometers. Not a “half marathon” — let’s be honest, that term is reserved for race day. If there’s no bib, no start line, no crowd, then it’s just a training…
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Ironman Training: Why Easy Runs Matter More Than You Think
Day 81 of training.Today was just a slow 10k. It felt… slow. And honestly, a bit tough. The kind of run where your legs ask, “Why are we doing this again?” But this, right here, is the work that matters. Many runners fall into the trap of trying to beat yesterday every single day. But…
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Want to Run Faster? Start With Threshold Runs
Today was my first threshold pace session since… 2018. I didn’t realize how much I’d missed this type of training. It was tough — 4 x 10 minutes at tempo pace, with 2 minutes recovery in between. Classic Jack Daniels. The second rep is always the hardest, but I pushed through and finished strong. My…
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Jack Born to Run Daniels
Today I ran 10k.According to Born to Run 2.Actually, no — according to Jack Daniels.Funny, isn’t it? Why does it even matter which plan I follow? And yet… it does. Somehow it’s in my head.The plan gives structure. The structure gives momentum.And momentum keeps me going. Anyway — it was a good run.My pace is…
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Rest day — Because That’s When You Get Stronger
Today I found my old Jack Daniels Running Formula, the same book I used for my first marathon in Hamburg in 2014. His plan brought me to a whole new level. Funny thing is, just a few days ago I was excited about my progress with Born to Run 2. And I still am — today is…
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There’s Gonna Be Good Times – Aiming for 180 Steps per Minute
Today was supposed to be about my weekly training summary. But honestly? I don’t feel like summarizing anything. I’m still in training — that’s the summary. What I do feel like talking about is cadence. You know — the famous 180 steps per minute. I’ve read it in countless books, heard it from coaches, seen it in pro…
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Plans Change, Progress Doesn’t
Another schedule shift.Nothing dramatic — tomorrow’s rest day became today’s. Too much work, too many social commitments. But it’s okay.Staying consistent means staying consistent over time, not per day. When I trained for my first marathon, I was much stricter. “Never miss a session” — that was the mantra.In the end, it brought more stress than strength.…
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No Pain No Gain
After yesterday’s intervals, my muscles aren’t sore. That’s… suspicious. Maybe I didn’t push hard enough. Next time, I’ll go harder — because honestly, I don’t believe in the “no pain, no gain“ is outdated mindset. Not entirely.You can progress in training without soreness — especially if you’re consistent. If you follow your plan and don’t feel sore…
365 days to Ironman 