Adventure preparations

stats of the week: run 51 km, indoor cycled 1h, gym 2h

Preparations are finished now after having done a second 30K long run, this time divided into 8K warm up jog and a mid speed half marathon.

Thanks to all the local runners who contributed to this selection of running shoes (there are even more meanwhile) that will go to Tanzania and hopefully work for lots of more kilometers.

At first our view now goes to the top of Kilimanjaro itself. I opimistically chose the most strenous route via Umbwe and Western Breach to go to the top. We'll see how far we'll get. We are supported by a staff team of 12 people but I feel it is still an adventure.

My Role Model

stats of the week: run 46 km, indoor cycled 1 h, gym 2 h

2 years ago Paul Freedman ran his 24th London Marathon.




A few days ago he passed away. How could an athlete die after he was fit enough to finish a marathon? Well, Paul was in his nineties what should partly explain.

Many thanks to Paul who was an inspiration to many. And a paragon for me. At my age I am regarded by most as an elderly senior. But I still have dreams. For example I still aim to climb Aconcagua. However, my most secret dream is to be the oldest London Marathon runner one time in my (!) future. That is what Paul Freedman was. He is my ideal.

   Paul Freedman at West Ham

Half fit is top ready

stats of the week: run 34 km, indoor cycled 2 h, gym 2 h

Artificial high level training seems to show first impacts. But I am not happy with the mileage. Reason is a light knee problem that keeps me being cautious.

My motto still is "better get half fit to the start line that get injured top fit".
The beer will taste best after the finish.