by Axel Rittershaus | 23 Mar 2015 | Marathon, Ultra Marathon
The Two Oceans Marathon organizers asked me to write a blog post regarding running in what in South Africa is called a “bus”. Other call it “pace setter”. The principle is the same: A girl or a guy has a balloon or a flag indicating her or his...
by Axel Rittershaus | 24 Jan 2014 | Marathon, Race Review
Last year, Red Hill Marathon was my qualifier for the Two Oceans Marathon. Luckily, I finished already 5 Two Oceans and don’t need to qualify for it any more. But to achieve a good seeding, a qualifying time is needed still. Having done Frankfurt Marathon in...
by Axel Rittershaus | 18 Jan 2014 | Marathon, Race Review
Finished my third Red Hill Marathon in my best time for that race 3h 48min. It’s quite a tough race, covering some 400 – 450 m elevation. I’ll post a review soon. …and here is the full Red Hill Marathon 2014...