Only 9 weeks from now, the Ironman 70.3 World Championships are taking place in Mont Tremblant and the final stage of preparation has begun.
After the 70.3 in Rapperswill I enjoyed a two -week season break, followed by a 12-day training-camp in the Provence. Just returned
5. July 2014
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You think you have a lazy Saturday in front of you, preparing for a race and then suddenly a message on your Facebook messenger pops-up: “We have a swim-relay (3,8km) entry for Challenge Roth as somebody stepped out. Do you fancy?” Well, one just cannot
4. July 2014
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.. was or is pretty much always like that and especially when performing competitive sports at age group level. That's why I recently went to the annual performance check at the TU Munich and just now to a full-dermatology-body screening. The former brought – still
1. July 2014
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My trainingscamp, or rather a mixture of train and work and less vacation, is coming to an end. Today is the last day with little speed work ("fartlek") and a short 2h bike ride. I had my official “final tour” already yesterday, for which I
28. June 2014
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The former mentioned bike course inspection was on the program today. The course keeps what it promises. On one hand, physically demanding ( about 1800 altitude difference with steep climbs, long descents), to the other an absolute astonishing landscape. I'm certainly NEVER cycled in such
27. June 2014
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… as of today, my athletic site as well as all future blogs will be in English.
Let’s get finally global :-)
23. June 2014
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… first 3h Bikeride done :-) I am thrilled. Provence is a dream and
20. June 2014
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The first season break mastered well, training re-entry worked fine and now off to the next training camp. Destination this time will be the province “Provence” (France). I 'm really looking forward to even more beautiful cycling tours through fragrant lavender fields, hilly runs, delicious
12. June 2014
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10. June 2014
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