For days like 6 July, the day of the 19th Pitztal Glacier Marathon, you train, torture yourself and give your all. Our third marathon trip to the Pitztal was a complete success, both in sporting terms and beyond. But step by step.
After arriving on Friday, we were immediately drawn to the marvellous Rifflsee. A dream of a mountain lake bet...
Running
15.07.2025
Jonas and I have enjoyed some great marathon days at the London Marathon in recent years. We associate several marathon personal bests, two medals at the Scottish Marathon Championships, countless unforgettable running moments and much more with the largest marathon in Great Britain.
Unfortunately, 2025 was not to go as planned. As part of...
Running
02.05.2025
On 12 May 2013, my 19th birthday, I was able to run under three hours for the first time at the Mainz Gutenberg Marathon in 2:57:25. Four and a half months later, I stood at the starting line of the 40th Berlin Marathon for the fifth time. In 2:59:25 hours, I was able to run under three hours again and even came second in the MJ U20 age group, but ...
Running
06.10.2024
Many years after our first visit to the Pitztal Valley, Jonas and I stood at the starting line of the Pitztal Glacier Marathon for the first time last summer. Jonas had opted for the full 42.195 kilometres, while I went for the half marathon, which was officially 290 metres too long. On a glorious summer's day, we were able to run to a double victo...
Running
12.07.2024
Lining up on the start line of the A race of the Scottish 10,000 metre championships just five days after the London Marathon may be a brave decision. But sometimes - and to be honest, not so rarely - courage is rewarded, as in my case in Glasgow.
My best marathon time in London was still noticeable in my legs on the way to Glasgow. Of cou...
Running
24.05.2024
