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 | 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 | 24 Feb 2018 | Inspiration, Ultra Marathon
Are you preparing for your very first Two Oceans? Your first half? Your first ultra? If it will be your first, I can feel with you. I remember my first Two Oceans as if it would have been yesterday. On March, 31st 2018 I’ll join you, my fellow runners, wearing a...
by Axel Rittershaus | 31 Dec 2017 | Inspiration
Looking back at 2017, I am quite surprised still having managed 2,076 km of running on tar and trails. From April – September I took it easy, ran very little and just for fun. And it was worth it. I am pleased with my mental state after the break and my body...
by Axel Rittershaus | 22 Aug 2017 | Inspiration
Since my 9th Two Oceans Ultra Marathon in April 2017 I enjoy my “rest year”. I run for fun, and if I don’t like to run, I don’t. No training plan. No schedule. No pressure. No races. And I love it so much. It feels great running only when...
by Axel Rittershaus | 9 Apr 2017 | Inspiration, Ultra Marathon
My Top 10 Race Day Essentials Get to the start in time. Waking up 15 minutes earlier to get to the start without being stressed will save you valuable energy – because mental stress has a similar effect to running a couple of 100m sprints. Write a positive (!)...
