stats of the week: run 8 km, cycled 150 km, gym 4 h
With 2 weeks to go to London long runs are still missing in my schedule. The strained muscle has recovered but now I have catched a bad cold that keeps me off serious running.
At least I was able to cycle during the meanwhile stay on Majorca. There is no better place in Europe to enjoy road cycling than on this Spanish island. Roads are scenic and well-kept, car drivers are more considerate than anywhere else.
However, my thoughts are about running now. Boston qualification should be impossible now after failing to do the decisive long runs to prepare.
Toll of the test
stats of the week: run 9 km, cycled 150 km, indoor cycled 1 h, gym 2h
The half marathon takes its toll now and sends me back with a strained muscle. I tried to do some cycling instead but finally found it not helpful for the process of recovering.
18 days to London.
At least I made a sort of come back today with 2.5 km on the treadmill.
The half marathon takes its toll now and sends me back with a strained muscle. I tried to do some cycling instead but finally found it not helpful for the process of recovering.
18 days to London.
At least I made a sort of come back today with 2.5 km on the treadmill.
Successful test
stats of the week: run 47 km, gym 2 h
Less than 4 weeks to go to London. My personal target is to qualify for Boston 2018. That means to finish within 4:10 h at least. To make sure to get in I aim to run sub 4 h.
Indeed a sub 4 h marathon would also qualify for London 2018 as I will be 65 next year. I would love to start from the Green Start for the first time. London's Good For Age entries are for British residents only. Moving to Brexit UK to qualify for a marathon sounds silly but it is an option ...
The half marathon in Venlo was my test if sub 4 in a marathon is a realistic target. My time of 1:44:43 suggests that it should be possible if conditions are suitable.
Less than 4 weeks to go to London. My personal target is to qualify for Boston 2018. That means to finish within 4:10 h at least. To make sure to get in I aim to run sub 4 h.
Indeed a sub 4 h marathon would also qualify for London 2018 as I will be 65 next year. I would love to start from the Green Start for the first time. London's Good For Age entries are for British residents only. Moving to Brexit UK to qualify for a marathon sounds silly but it is an option ...
The half marathon in Venlo was my test if sub 4 in a marathon is a realistic target. My time of 1:44:43 suggests that it should be possible if conditions are suitable.
Wintry New York
stats of the week: run 48 km, gym 3 h
Last weekend I saw New York City in a different state than the years before. It was pure delight to run through Central Park in wintry conditions.
Unfortunately I couldn't take part but would love to do it one year.
Last weekend I saw New York City in a different state than the years before. It was pure delight to run through Central Park in wintry conditions.
Watching the New York City Half Marathon was a new experience, too. It is an event with around 20,000 participants, more than half of them female! As usual with NY Road Runners, it is perfectly organized and worth the visit. It offers the unique opportunity to run across Times Square with a finish downtown at Battery Park.
Feyise Lilesa of Ethiopia, after 10 km patiently waiting in 3rd position, won the race in 1:00:04 h.
Unfortunately I couldn't take part but would love to do it one year.
Most exciting day of running
stats of the week: run 53 km, indoor cycled 50 min, gym 2 h
stats of the previous week: run 16 km
Kilimanjaro Marathon: 4:59:25 h
Kilimanjaro Marathon photos:
five boys sponsored by Germany were keen to run the half marathon
stats of the previous week: run 16 km
Kilimanjaro Marathon: 4:59:25 h
Kilimanjaro Marathon photos:
five boys sponsored by Germany were keen to run the half marathon
Fast runners equipped with shoes from Witten may be even faster soon
interAir clients meet at marathon starts all over the world.
Gerald is a rare runner having done all 6 majors within one year.
Gerald is a rare runner having done all 6 majors within one year.
The start at 6.30 am
Roads are strictly closed for traffic. Runners only. Note that these boys run just for the fun of it without bib.
This brave lady didn't get any shoes from Witten unfortunately. She finished the marathon!
Comfortable tables!
Youngsters were excited to run with us.
Green scenery below snowcapped mountain.
Kilimanjaro Marathon was my number 48, but the most exciting so far.
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.
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
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
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