by Axel Rittershaus | 2 Jan 2020 | Inspiration
Another year (2019) has gone by, filled with 2584 km of running 187 runs 55 gym sessions The strength training I started in December 2017 became a part of my weekly routine and I believe being able to run in 2019 without any injuries is directly related to that fact....
by Axel Rittershaus | 30 Jun 2019 | Race Review, Ultra Marathon
And here we go again. Comrades Number 7 for me and the 94th edition of the greatest Ultra Marathon. Comrades training and race strategy for 2019 Comrades Right from the beginning of the year, it was clear to me that this year’s up-run wouldn’t be an...
by Axel Rittershaus | 19 May 2019 | Race Review
RegistrationThankfully the organisation learned from past mistakes and the registration process went quickly and without any issues. Of course it helped being part of the blue number club (10+ finishes) and getting my number at that dedicated counter for the first...
by Axel Rittershaus | 1 Jan 2019 | Inspiration, Statistics, Ultra Marathon
It’s the 1st of January 2019, time to look back at 2018 in terms of running and achievements. Mainly, it was a fantastic year of running, after taking it very easy in 2017, and I learned a lot of lessons. 2774 km of running193 runs68 gym sessions It’s also...
by Axel Rittershaus | 28 Oct 2018 | Race Review
My preparation for my 6th Comrades race After not making the sub 5 hours at Two Oceans this year I started working with a professional running coach – in addition to the strength coach I am working with since December 2017. My training went ok, but I was on the...
