Tag: triathlon training
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Ironman Training vs. Real Life: What Happens When Training Stops?
My last post was on 13.08. No, I didn’t give up my Ironman prep, and I didn’t give up this blog. I was simply 100% overruled by moving. The new apartment is only 200m away from the old one, but I decided to move everything myself together with my wife. And there was a reason:…
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The Heat is ON
I did today’s session at noon, and man, it was damn hot. I pushed through my interval training, but I was slow. Not getting enough recovery, so progress is dragging. My ankle still isn’t better—no clue what’s wrong, but it hurts 😉 In the end, who cares? I’m putting in the miles, day by 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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Never Miss Two Sessions in a Row
Last week, I missed three training sessions. That’s a lot. Life got in the way — I’m in the middle of moving, still doing paint work, helping a friend, juggling a hundred things at once. But the truth is: I need to organize myself better. I know the answer. 5 a.m.If I could just stick to…
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The Collector
People collect all sorts of things — butterflies, stamps, vinyl records.In John Fowles’ novel The Collector (highly recommended), the main character collected something else: women. Creepy, obsessive, dangerous.So every time I meet someone obsessed with collecting, I think: careful… that stuff can turn dark. Yesterday I visited a photo vernissage in Axams, Austria — the work…
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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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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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Real Life Triathlon: It’s All About Consistency
Here we go — week one.Packed day: dentist appointment, important meetings at work, and family arriving in the evening. No chance for a proper training session. Just no time. So I swapped today’s session with tomorrow’s — it’s a bit shorter and easier to fit in. And honestly? I don’t care anymore. This isn’t a…
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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…
365 days to Ironman 