High Intensity Training For Endurance Athletes – What’s Too Much?
Train like a beast. Train harder. No pain = no gain. That’s what you can see nowadays on every second social media page. Pure focus on high intensity training seems…
Exploring New York City – 9 Iconic Manhattan Running Routes
Running is a great way to explore a new city. For me, specifically, following Manhattan running routes helped to really feel the New York City’s vibe, pulse and character. And…
Things Not To Do In Your First Triathlon – My Kraichgau 5150 Story
I was always intrigued by triathlon and wanted to try it out. The whole idea and challenge behind it seemed almost like an adventure and not sport to me. So,…
How To Calculate Heart Rate Zones For More Effective Training?
One of the best ways to make training process more effective is to listen to your heart. Structuring sessions around a specific target heart rate zone (or a mix of…
14 Key Steps To An Effective Marathoner And Triathlete Diet
Everyone who’s ever tried to lose weight (and succeeded) knows – you can’t out-train bad nutrition. Poor eating habits equal limited results, be it weight loss or endurance training. Unless…
TCS NYC Marathon Race Report – Running My Dream Race
I remember watching the NYC marathon on TV back when I was a kid. I didn’t really know what it was back then, but the helicopter view of the start…
Munich Marathon Race Review – My First Marathon Experience
It was 6:00am on a cold Sunday morning in early October. I was up from bed and ready to smash my first marathon. However, not everything goes as planned on…
Marathon Taper Tips And My 2 Week Marathon Taper Schedule
It’s just one week left before the big day – my first marathon. The first week of the taper has already passed and I’m getting more and more excited. I…
Full Body Dynamic Pre-Run Warm Up To Improve Performance
Every athlete knows that a good pre run warm up can significantly improve performance during a training session or a race. And I might have tested it myself this time….