Tag: running
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Same Route. Same Distance. Stronger Runner.
Another 10K round this morning. To stay consistent with training, you need routine. One trick that works for me: having fixed running routes.I’ve got two versions of a 10K, one that’s 16K, and a couple of 20Ks in the rotation. When it’s time to go, there’s no overthinking — I just lace up and head…
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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…
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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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Monday: Ironman Training in the Rain
It’s Monday morning. It’s raining like hell. I went to sleep too late — and it’s sleep when you get stronger, when you recover. But no excuses. Lace up and run in the rain. I talk a lot about having a plan, but truth is, right now I’m only training one discipline. I’m on day…
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A Training Plan Can Push You Further Than You Think
Where It Started I began serious training in 2014 with Jack Daniels’ Running Formula.It was the first time I saw how much a structured plan could change everything. Running became more than just logging kilometers — it became about progress.From that point on, I rarely ran without a plan. The challenge? Daniels’ plans are built mainly…
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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.…
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Can I Prepare for Ironman in 365 Days
Last Saturday, I ran the Stubai Ultra Trail — 35 km with 2,500 meters of elevation gain. I had planned for around 6 hours. It took me 7 hours 31 minutes and 54 seconds. I was the second-to-last person to finish before the cutoff. It was the hardest run I’ve ever done — even though…
365 days to Ironman 