I could feel the adrenaline running through my veins. I was going to do it. I would sign up for the race I set my sights on after rekindling my passion for running in 2020. I would run 215 miles across Scotland. I didn’t know what to expect and much less about how to train …
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Over the past 15 years, I have become an expert on different diet philosophies. It all started when I discovered the life-changing magic of running in 2006. I was a forestry student, and my growing interest in environmental issues made me think more about my lifestyle choices. At the same time, I wanted to provide …
Quick question. What would you say if I asked how you would describe yourself as a runner? Would you tell me that you are “not a real runner” because you are slow? Would you tell me that you are a “back of the packer” or permanently injured? Would you tell me that you hate strength …
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“The lucky kit it is then,” I thought to myself. This is the kit I wore when I finished my first ultramarathon at the podium just one year ago. This is the kit I wore in all the races that followed. The kit that reminded me of my girlfriend, Katja. I felt anxious but at …
On July 10th, I toed the starting line at the Laufhaus Backyard Ultra – my first backyard ultra race. A backyard ultra is a race where participants must cover a loop of 6706 meters (4.167 miles) every hour on the hour. The one who can last the longest is the winner. All other participants are …
To successfully finish an ultra, you need to learn how to fuel for the event. Yes, I know that the low-carb runner Michael McKnight has shown that one can run 100 miles without calories. However, I don’t recommend trying to crush your first ultra on zero calories. Instead, you should focus on fueling early and …
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“I feel tearful” was the last message I sent to my girlfriend before I made my way to the starting area of the 24-hour German Championships. I was emotional. It was my first 24h race. Plus, my period also set in just one day before. On top of that, I experienced severe tummy pains just …
Us runners love our carbs. And for a good reason. Carbohydrates are the preferred fuel for endurance exercise that is anything above leisurely pace. Many of us runners are also familiar with the dreaded bonk – also known as hitting the wall. Bonking describes the point when your body runs out of available muscle glycogen …
“You’re not you when you’re hungry.”– Snickers The crash comes suddenly. One moment you’re cruising over the trails, marveling at the scenery and taking in nature’s sounds, feeling at peace with yourself and the world. And then your legs give out. Your stomach suddenly feels squeezy, and you feel like you can’t run another step. …
I have always been an early morning runner. When it’s still dark outside, and only the sounds of a lonely blackbird and the whistling of tree branches disrupt the eerie silence, I lace up my running shoes. Coffee has been my fuel of choice for the longest time. What’s been missing? Calories. I ran fasted …