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Race Report: UTCT 100 km Ultra Trail Cape Town – DNF after 67 km – 10.12.2016 – part 2

Race Report: UTCT 100 km Ultra Trail Cape Town – DNF after 67 km – 10.12.2016 – part 2

by Axel Rittershaus | 23 Dec 2016 | Race Review, Top, Trail, Ultra Marathon

Welcome to part 2 of my UTCT 2016 Ultra Trail Cape Town 100 km race report. You can find part number 1 of my UTCT 100 km report here… From Constantia Nek to Llandudno Beach (Aid Station #4, 37.5 km) I was looking forward to a rather downhill part of the route...
Race Report: UTCT 100 km Ultra Trail Cape Town – DNF after 67 km – 10.12.2016 – part 1

Race Report: UTCT 100 km Ultra Trail Cape Town – DNF after 67 km – 10.12.2016 – part 1

by Axel Rittershaus | 21 Dec 2016 | Race Review, Top, Trail, Ultra Marathon

67 km into my first 100 km trail race I called it quits. 11 hours of running along and across Table Mountain came to an end when I reached Groot Constantia, the official Aid Station Number 7. And I felt relieved. But let’s start at the beginning. What is it all about?...
Race Report: 2016 Comrades Marathon – Down Run – 29.05.2016

Race Report: 2016 Comrades Marathon – Down Run – 29.05.2016

by Axel Rittershaus | 6 Jun 2016 | Race Review

After my decision of not running Comrades this year due to the cold I suffered from 2 weeks before the race, I was overwhelmed by the positive reactions from runners and non-runners alike. I also did not expect to hear so many stories from athletes who did non listen...
Race Report: Two Oceans Ultra Marathon 2016 (56 km – sub 5 h – Sainsbury Medal) – 26.03.2016

Race Report: Two Oceans Ultra Marathon 2016 (56 km – sub 5 h – Sainsbury Medal) – 26.03.2016

by Axel Rittershaus | 4 Apr 2016 | Marathon, Race Review, Top, Ultra Marathon

My 8th Two Oceans Ultra was on the list, and I felt great. The preparation so far went very good. No injuries, perfect race weight, good mindset. I had covered some 740 km since the 1st of Jan 2016 – and I already trained well in December of 2015. International...
Race Review: Cape Town Cape Argus Cycle Tour (109 km) – 06.03.2016

Race Review: Cape Town Cape Argus Cycle Tour (109 km) – 06.03.2016

by Axel Rittershaus | 21 Mar 2016 | Cycling, Race Review

After missing the largest timed cycle race in the world for the last two years, my wife and I decided to take part in the 2016 edition of the Cape Town Cape Argus Cycle Tour. 109 km along the most beautiful roads of the Peninsula. It was our 5th attendance and we...
Race Review: Red Hill Marathon (42.2 km) – 23.01.2016

Race Review: Red Hill Marathon (42.2 km) – 23.01.2016

by Axel Rittershaus | 24 Jan 2016 | Marathon, Race Review

The Red Hill Marathon is not only a very scenic and beautiful marathon, it’s also a perfect preparation for the Two Oceans Ultra as well as for Comrades. The profile is similar to Oceans, maybe even a bit more difficult with the long uphill section which I find...
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Since 2007:
Races: 50 marathon races (26x Ultra + 24 (42.2km) Marathon)
9x Comrades Ultra Marathon + 2 Virtual Half Comrades
12x Two Oceans Ultra Marathon
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