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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
First trail race for the year. Went quite OK, but again I see it’s not really comparable to some races in the past: really need to loose a few pounds. Still: it was fun, seen lots of familiar faces and… Continue Reading →