(trail)running

A blog about a couch-potatoe, becoming a runner, becoming a trailrunner... Talking about races, equipment, sharing my runs and experiences on the trail. Lately even some mountainbiking...

🏃‍♂️🔥 Strava, What the Actual Hell Are You Doing?

There are bad days on the trail. And then there are bad days on the internet. And then — in a special category reserved for true emotional devastation — there are days when Strava decides to put their API behind… Continue Reading →

What I Carry – Running Vest vs. MTB Backpack

Over time, I’ve realized that what I carry on a run or a ride says a lot about how I approach it. Somewhere between “just heading out for a quick loop” and “this could turn into a small adventure,” there’s… Continue Reading →

Staying Hydrated on the Trails

Thoughts on running, biking, and smart hydration strategies Hydration is one of those topics everyone agrees is important, but it often gets less attention than shoes, watches, or training plans. Out on the trails—whether running or biking—hydration can quietly make… Continue Reading →

Back in the Saddle: A “Feel-Good” Reset on the Hometurf

They say the best medicine for a rough week isn’t rest—it’s movement. After feeling completely off for the last seven days (one of those weeks where the legs feel heavy and the motivation feels even heavier), I finally decided to… Continue Reading →

When a Simple Trail Ride Turns Into a Full‑Scale Bike Autopsy

Some days the trail gives you flow.Some days it gives you a PING and a mechanical mystery that slowly unravels into a full‑blown wheel rebuild. This was one of those days. The spoke that spontaneously resigned I wasn’t doing anything… Continue Reading →

The Great Vest Upgrade: When Your Trusty Trail Companion Finally Says “I’m Tired”

There’s a special kind of denial only trail runners know. It’s the moment you look at your gear — the same gear that’s been with you through storms, summits, bonks, questionable life choices, and at least one race where you… Continue Reading →

A Slippery Lesson in Gravity

Some days the trails give you flow.Some days they give you bruised ribs and a reminder that you’re not as invincible as your helmet would like you to believe. This little lunchtime ride was supposed to be exactly that: a… Continue Reading →

Slow and Steady after a tire rebuild…

After a mishap which resulted in a broken spoke and an involuntarily tire-rebuild (there will be a post about this in the future…), I’m still trying to get some confidence back on the trails. But I have to say: it… Continue Reading →

Stop the Silent Disco and the One‑Man Rave: A Trail Runner’s Rant

The scene You line up at a trail race: bibs flapping, polite small talk, the shared dread of the first climb. Then someone slips on ANC earbuds, zones out, and the start line turns into a weird, socially distanced meditation… Continue Reading →

GoPro on the bike – trying different angles

I’ve been playing around with different camera setups again, trying to find something that works reliably on the trails. At the moment, the most practical solution is the GoPro 13 on a chest harness. It’s stable, predictable, and doesn’t require… Continue Reading →

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