Tag: marathon
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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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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 Next time, I’ll go harder — because honestly, I don’t believe in the “no pain, no gain“ is outdated mindset.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…
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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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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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Tired Ironman: Some Times It’s Just About Showing Up
Yesterday’s interval session was great — I felt strong, fast, in rhythm.Today? I’m exhausted. Not enough sleep, and honestly, I didn’t want to get out of bed this morning. How do you stay consistent when you’re running on empty? Luckily, today’s plan from Eric Orton says: “20 to 45 minutes of form running.”That means I can…
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Where to Find Time for Ironman Training: Turning Your Travel Time into Workout Time
I ran to the office for the first time in a while. Now it’s 08:55, and I’m sitting at my desk with already 12,000 steps logged for today. It feels really good. It’s not the distance that keeps me from doing it more often — it’s the logistics. You need a change of clothes at…
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Registered for My First Ironman. Again.
The False Start I actually registered for my first Ironman race a year ago. I started training, booked a hotel, and even planned some preparatory races.But then, my training was interrupted by challenges I’d rather not discuss.The setback was hard — I gave up training, abandoned my diet, and drank far too much red wine.…
365 days to Ironman 