Welcome to Axel Rittershaus' Running blog focusing on ultra marathon running, marathon training, nutrition and races
Thank you for visiting my ultra marathon running blog. I'm a regular guy who got infected with the Ultra Marathon virus at the age of 37 (that was in 2007).My most recent posts about (ultra) marathon running, nutrition, races and more:
Gym exercise for runners: Deadlift
Which exercises should a runner perform when he or she goes to the gym? The major focus of gym work for runners has to be core strength. Yes, working on the back and the abs doing funny exercises we don't want to do and instead go running. But a strong core is the...
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Perfect customer service by Hydrapak (for Salomon)
In November 2015 I upgraded my running backpack from an older Salomon backpack to the most recent one, a Salomon S-Lab ADV Skin3 12 Set. An ultra lightweight backpack in the shape of a running vest. I loved the old version and I'm even more satisfied with the new one....
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Speed work – first track training ever
Being a member of AAC Atlantic Athletic Club does not only get you in touch with amazing running mates. It also gives you the opportunity to train on a state of the art track in the most beautiful city in the world. It's been my very first time on an athletic track...
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Race Review: 2015 Oystercatcher Trail Race (2 stage race, 20 km + 16 km)
For the first time my wife and I attended a multi stage trail race. And the icing on the cake was the chance to run together with our beloved Magyar Vizsla Amy (3 years old). We focus on enjoying the run, instead of racing it. Therefore pace and time was not of our...
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Race Review: Cape Town Marathon (42.2 km) – 20.09.2015
For the past few years I happened to be out of town every time the Cape Town Marathon was on the race calendar. And I was not too keen on running it, since it's neither a very beautiful nor a really fast race. Usually I use the Red Hill (January) and the Peninsula...
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I am back…
Wow, how time flies when you're having fun... ... or taking some time out from blogging ... or working and traveling a lot. Now, I am happy to get back into my blog writing and keep you posted, informed, entertained about running and training. I'll have two new posts...
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