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Who needs a race strategy – my blog post on the Two Oceans Marathon Blog

Who needs a race strategy – my blog post on the Two Oceans Marathon Blog

by Axel Rittershaus | 28 Mar 2014 | Ultra Marathon

There are two general ways of approaching a race: You simply line up at the start and run, or you have a strategy and (try to) follow it during the race. Lining up and running is great if… Read the full article “Who needs a race strategy – my sub 6h...
Two Oceans Ultra Marathon 2012 Race Review (56 km – Sub 6 h pacing – Bronze Medal) – 07.04.2012

Two Oceans Ultra Marathon 2012 Race Review (56 km – Sub 6 h pacing – Bronze Medal) – 07.04.2012

by Axel Rittershaus | 3 Jan 2014 | Race Review, Ultra Marathon

It’s 7th April 2012 and it’s my birthday. But this year’s birthday is different, starting with the alarm clock ringing at 3.30am. Well, I didn’t need the alarm, since I was already awake since 2.30 am. This is very common for me on race...
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Since 2007:
Races: 50 marathon races (26x Ultra + 24 (42.2km) Marathon)
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25x Ultra distance training runs
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