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Session 126/2014 – We’ll see if this was a good idea – 30 km – 17.10.14

Session 126/2014 – We’ll see if this was a good idea – 30 km – 17.10.14

by Axel Rittershaus | 17 Oct 2014 | Training Session

Tomorrow a group of AAC runners is going to go up Devil’s Peak and I’ll be one of them. I’m happy to be able to learn the route again and run with some running legends, including the 2 time female winner of the Three Peaks Challenge, Caroline...
Sessions 124 + 125/2014 – One easy trail session and one road session – 14./15.10.2014

Sessions 124 + 125/2014 – One easy trail session and one road session – 14./15.10.2014

by Axel Rittershaus | 16 Oct 2014 | Training Session

After my first Devil’s Peak attempt on Saturday I took 2 days off. And on the third day I felt my quads… Tuesday I did a lovely easy trail run together with my wife and our dog along pipe track, while on Wednesday I ran some 13 km after my gym session...
Session 123/2014 – Learning the route up Devil’s Peak – Trail – 6,5 km + 6,9 km – 11.10.2014

Session 123/2014 – Learning the route up Devil’s Peak – Trail – 6,5 km + 6,9 km – 11.10.2014

by Axel Rittershaus | 11 Oct 2014 | Training Session

One of the fundaentals of running the “3 Peaks Challenge” is know how to get to the peaks 🙂 I am grateful that running club mate and trail running expert Simon agreed to guide me up Devil’s Peak on a training run. This is the only one of the 3 peaks...
I’m back :) Looking back and ahead – the next challenge is around the corner

I’m back :) Looking back and ahead – the next challenge is around the corner

by Axel Rittershaus | 9 Oct 2014 | Training Session

I confess I have been very lazy in terms of posting on my blog. Please accept my apologies. I don’t come up with explanations or excuses 🙂 Let me tell you, I had a busy and good time, in terms of life, business and running. During August and September I was able...
Session 92 – 94/2014 + race 7/2014 – Good week with a race – 17.08.2014

Session 92 – 94/2014 + race 7/2014 – Good week with a race – 17.08.2014

by Axel Rittershaus | 24 Aug 2014 | Training Session

This was a good running week with a race on Sunday. The picture was taken on my trail run early in the morning. 2 days after full moon I started running in the clouds and after a few minutes I was above them. Magic! This weeks sessions: 7,7 km / 4.8 mi; 48 min –...

Session 91/2014 – Wonderful morning run – 10.08.2014

by Axel Rittershaus | 24 Aug 2014 | Training Session

A very nice, relaxing Sunday morning run together with dog Amy. After yesterdays long stunning trail run this was the perfect start into a Sunday. Followed by a lekker breakfast, looking at the beach. What else do you need? Distance 11 km / 6.8 mi Time 1h 06 min...
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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
2x Three Peaks Ultra Trail
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25x Ultra distance training runs
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