(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...

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 →

Counting Beers Instead of Calories – My Little Strava #BeerCounter Experiment 🍺

Running, for me, has always been about balance. Time outside, some suffering uphill, nice views… and yes, enjoying life after the run as well. Somewhere between long climbs and sore legs, the question inevitably comes up: “So… how many beers… Continue Reading →

Looking Ahead – More Posts, New Trails, New Wheels

This blog has been a bit quiet at times, not because there was nothing to write about — mostly because turning runs into well‑formed articles often took more time than I wanted to spend. I’d like to change that. In… Continue Reading →

Vienna City Half Marathon 2026 – Hot Streets, Strong Finish

The Vienna City Marathon weekend is always special, and in 2026 I lined up for the half marathon. From the start it was clear this wouldn’t be about perfect conditions — it was very hot, even early in the race…. Continue Reading →

Lindkogel ADV Trail 2025

Josefswarte in the fog

Enjoying a little snow up to the Husarentempel

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