Tag: ironman
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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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Day 78 – No Music, No Rush
Day 78 of my Born to Run training. I switched off the music today and ran an easy 10k. It felt good. Relaxed pace, no pressure. But my cadence dropped again — back to 160 spm. Seems like without music, I lose the rhythm. Still, it was a good run. Not every day has to be perfect.…
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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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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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Let’s Go Zero – Can Cutting Alcohol Boost My Performance?
It’s 346 days to go. And I’ve decided: no more alcohol until race day. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been almost alcohol-free — the occasional glass of wine or beer here and there, but nothing regular. Now, I’m going all in. Zero. Can I really stick with it? That’s the challenge — not…
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Wine? No Thanks — I’m Training for an Ironman.
Since the beginning of the year, I’ve cut out alcohol. I’ve had the occasional glass of wine or a beer — but the regular habit is gone. I used to drink several bottles of wine every week. Now? Almost none. Why?Because I wanted to feel better. Train better. Sleep better. I’m preparing for an Ironman…
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Rest Day Run
Rest days are when you get stronger. At least, that’s what they say. Normally, Monday is my rest day. But not today. Yesterday, I had a family gathering — and family comes first. So, my long run was pushed to this morning. I didn’t feel like it at first, but it turned out fine. Strange…
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180 Steps per Minute — Week 1 Recap
One week down, 51 to go.I stuck to running only this week — still the most consistent part of my training. I followed my Born to Run 2 plan every single day, and for the first time, I can feel my cadence improving. 180 steps per minute still takes focus, but it’s starting to feel……
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Saturday’s special: Surviving Stubai Ultra Trail
A Spontaneous Decision, an Unforgettable Day 27 June 2025, 08:29:30 — Neustift im Stubaital30 seconds to the start. I’m standing in the middle of the crowd, about 50 meters behind the line. A moment of awareness hits me — I’m about to run 32 kilometers of alpine trails with over 2,300 meters of elevation gain.…
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Ironman Training: Consistency Isn’t Magic, It’s Routine
It was session 67 of my Born to Run 2 training — 10 km with some speed work. And let’s be honest: I I’m still not a morning person. People think that after two months of training, it gets easy. But for me, it doesn’t. When the alarm rings, I don’t jump out of bed full of…
365 days to Ironman 