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October 2017 – Back in the running game

October 2017 – Back in the running game

by Axel Rittershaus | 15 Oct 2017 | Training tips

Ok, now that’s a wrap for my “off-season”. It’s been quite a relaxing time since Two Oceans Ultra 2017 and it was great, but it’s really time to take running more serious from now. I believe my body and my mind recovered very well from...
Training tips: Preparing for the hills of Two Oceans Ultra Marathon

Training tips: Preparing for the hills of Two Oceans Ultra Marathon

by Axel Rittershaus | 16 Jan 2017 | Training tips, Ultra Marathon

There are so many stories told about the two major hills at the Two Oceans Ultra Marathon. For both, novices and runners trying to improve their time, they are always a concern. The following article focuses on novices and includes some tips if you can’t train...

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About Axel

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
1x Cape Town Festival of Running 50km
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25x Ultra distance training runs
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