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19. September 2024
Double victory at the Swiss relay championships and season break
On Sunday, September 8, I competed in the Swiss relay championships in Geneva with LC Regensdorf and celebrated two gold medals - a perfect end to a successful season.
Our day began with the 3x1000m relay at 11:12. Filippo Moggi started strongly for us, but struggled a little towards the end of his section and handed over to Adrian König Rannenberg with a small gap. Adrian was able to keep a good gap and laid the foundation for my run as the final runner. I started carefully and worked my way forward bit by bit. When I reached the front, the pace dropped briefly. 300 meters before the finish, I put all my eggs in one basket and attacked - I was able to carry this attack through to the finish and we won our first gold medal of the day.
After a short rest, the Américaine relay was on the agenda at 16:45. I started together with Filippo Moggi and Guilherme Santos. We were allowed to split the 3000 meters freely and decided to change every 200 meters. We got off to a good start and led at the beginning, but then Geneva took the lead. We let them run in front for a while to conserve our energy. Three laps before the end, we launched a final attack, overtook Geneva and ran as a team to secure our second gold medal. It was a great feeling to be able to celebrate this double victory.
After these successful championships, I finished my season and took a well-deserved break. It was a really great season in which I was able to develop enormously. There were a few lows, but there were also all the more highs, and overall I can look back on many positive moments and personal improvements. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported me: my team, my coaches, my family, my friends and of course my sponsors. None of this would have been possible without you!
Now I'm looking forward to the break, but also to next season, in which I hope to build on this year's successes.
03. September 2024
Home stretch
After an intensive and productive training phase in the Engadine, I feel ready to look back on my season so far and give an outlook on the coming weeks. The time in the Engadin was great and I was able to train very well there. I deliberately let some time pass before reporting back, as there was quite a lot going on in the last few weeks. Towards the end of my training camp, however, I was struggling with thigh problems, which ultimately forced me to cancel my first planned competition in Aarau.
My next race was the 1500m run in Regensdorf at my club. Unfortunately, it didn't go as I had hoped - my legs just didn't want to play along and I realized that both my body and my head were not yet ready to face the competition. It was a frustrating experience, but it also showed me that I still need to be patient with myself.
Now I'm looking ahead: on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, I'll be competing again in the 1500m in Pfungstadt. I hope to finally be able to run a good time again there and show what I'm made of. The Swiss relay championships in Geneva are then coming up at the weekend - another highlight of the season that I'm really looking forward to. At the end of the season, I will probably compete again in the 1500m at the SVM (Swiss club championships). I will probably try to run a fast race there on my own.
The season was long and demanding, but now I'm ready to tackle the last few meters with full energy. I'm looking forward to the end of the season and will give it my all once again.
15. July 2024
Review of SM and Spitzenleichtathletik in Lucerne
Today I would like to give you an insight into my experiences at the Swiss 1500m Championships, which took place in Winterthur on the last weekend of June. It was two intense days full of thrills, strategy and perseverance, and I'm happy to take you with me on this journey.
Heat
The pre-race was a very controlled race. It was relatively quiet at the start until two runners broke away from the group. However, I knew that it was important to stay in the top five in order to qualify for the final. That's why I adjusted my pace and ran with focus without taking any unnecessary risks. It was a good feeling to secure qualification and prepare myself mentally for the final.
The Final
In the final, I assumed that it would be a little faster. However, it was very slow at the start and after about 500 meters Lobalu took the lead. I lined up directly behind him. There was a certain amount of tension during the race, but I tried to stay calm and relaxed.
Towards the end of the race, the pace got faster and faster and I continued to feel good. My plan was to outsprint Lobalu in the last few meters. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to shift up a gear at the end to overtake him. Nevertheless, I am very happy with my second place. It was a tough race and I'm proud of my performance.
My conclusion and outlook
The Swiss Championships were an unforgettable experience and an important milestone on my journey. Second place shows me that I'm on the right track and motivates me to work even harder.
Since the Swiss Championships, I have been training at altitude in the Engadin to further improve my endurance and performance. My next competition will be Spitzenleichtathletik Luzern, where I will be competing in the main 1500m program at 21:23. I'm looking forward to this challenge and am excited to see how the training will pay off. Top Athletics Lucerne will be broadcast on SRF 2 as a partial recording. The whole meeting will be broadcast on Eurosport and you may also be able to watch it live on SRF.
Your support is a great incentive for me and I am grateful for any encouragement. Stay tuned, I'll keep you up to date and look forward to taking the next steps together with you!
Here are the links to the videos of the Swiss Championships:
Video of the Finale
27. June 2024
Live Stream and Timetable
Tomorrow is the start of the Swiss Championships in Winterthur. I will be competing in the 1500m!
Vorlauf: Friday 15:40
Final: Saturday 14:17
21. June 2024
Fast legs in Germany
I am over the moon with my result! On Wednesday I ran the 800 meters in Pfungstadt, Germany, and achieved a final time of 1:47.66. That's a whole three seconds faster than my previous best. This result shows that the hard training and dedication is paying off.
The race was exciting and challenging. At the start of the race, I lined up at the back of the field and tried to keep up with the pace of the other runners. The first 400 meters went smoothly and evenly, without any battles for position, as each runner found their rhythm.
After 400 meters, a gap suddenly opened up when the runner in front of me could no longer keep up the pace. That was the decisive moment. I knew that I had to act now to keep my chance of a best time. I pushed forward with a quick acceleration and closed the gap. The last 300 meters were a real feat of strength. The lactate shot through my body and I gave everything I had to keep up the pace.
When I arrived at the finish line, I had to wait for the live results. The tension was almost unbearable as I looked at the results. Then came the confirmation: 1:47.66! A new personal best. The joy was overwhelming. This is also the second-fastest time over 800 meters in Switzerland this year.
Unfortunately, the previous race in Strasbourg didn't go according to plan. I didn't have good legs that day. So it was all the better that the following week went so well.
I am now looking forward with great anticipation to the Swiss Championships in Winterthur on 28/29 June 2024, where I will be competing in the 1500 meters. Preparations are in full swing and I'm looking forward to giving my best and putting in another strong performance.
31. Mai 2024
Triumph über 1500m in Pfungstadt
On May 25th, an exciting 1500-meter race took place in Pfungstadt, Germany, where I secured first place. With a time of 3:38.62, I managed to come out on top in a fiercely contested race.
Right from the start, I was focused and began the race at a fast pace. The competition was not far behind and gave their all to keep up. The first 400 meters were completed quickly, underscoring the intensity of the race from the very beginning.
At the halfway mark, the 800-meter point, I was in 5th place, closely followed by the other runners. The crowd was excited as the field tightened and the battle for the front positions intensified.
In the final lap, I summoned all my strength and increased the pace. With a powerful sprint finish, I managed to pull away slightly and crossed the finish line with a time of 3:38.62. This success is another step in the right direction.
With this new personal best, I hope to participate in more major events and meets.
I am very pleased with this victory and hope to perform well in future races as well.
22. Mai 2024
Top conditions and top times
On Saturday, 14.05.2024, I ran the 1500m outdoors for the first time this year.
I just managed to slip into a series in which I had the slowest PB. Before the race, I had thought about a plan that would probably work out best.
I started cautiously and worked my way forward over the course of the race. I often had to run on the outside and had small stoppages in between. But that wasn't really a problem.
On the last lap I was able to get everything out of myself and crossed the finish line with an incredible time of 3:40.15 and seventh place. That's almost 3 seconds faster than my previous best.
With this result in mind, I was already looking forward to my next competition next Friday in Carquefou.
For the competition in Carquefou, I arrived by car two days early. The conditions were good again and there was a strong field.
I got away well at the start, but then had a bit of trouble working my way forward. I did my best, but I was still a bit tired.
I ended up with a time of 3:42.14 and fifth place. I am happy with that.
It was a good race experience and now I am fully motivated for the next 1500m in Pfungstadt Germany.
08. Mai 2024
First competition with PB
The start of the season was a success! On Sunday I started in Pliezhausen Germany in top conditions over 1000m. It was very close at the start and I was pulled back. That's why I worked my way forward throughout the race.
In the end it was a very good time of 2:22.01 and that is even an LCR club record.
But take a look at the race for yourself using the link below!
03. Mai 2024
Season entry
It starts this weekend!
My race season starts on Sunday with a 1000m in Pliezhausen, just like last year. I'm looking forward to finally running again and testing my form.
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The training camps were ideal and I was able to train in the best conditions.
Further competitions:
11.05.2024 1500m Karlsruhe (DE)
17.05.2024 1500m Carquefou (FRA)
25.05.2024 1500m Pfungstadt (DE)
01. April 2024
Travel to Portugal
The week after the Swiss Indoor Championships, we continued with the European Club Cross Country Championships (ECCC Cross Country), where we won the bronze medal last year. In ideal conditions, we inspected the course on Saturday and thought about a strategy for Sunday.
On Sunday it was time to get down to business. We were always at the front and there were many changes of position. Unfortunately, we didn't make it onto the podium at the very end. But we were all very happy with 5th place. It was a very cool event for the team. I stayed in Portugal for a few days afterwards and trained there.
After returning to Switzerland, I packed my bags again and traveled to the Engadin for three weeks. I spent three wonderful weeks there at high altitude.
And now I'm on my way to Albufeira (Portugal) for the next training camp. This time not alone, but with LC Regensdorf. I'm really looking forward to the team and the upcoming training sessions. After that, the season will start soon!
19. February 2024
Sturz...
Last weekend was the Swiss Indoor Championships in St. Gallen. The preparation for this was certainly not ideal. I caught the flu two weeks beforehand and was only just able to recover for the Swiss Championships.
On Saturday, I qualified for the final the next day in a tactically clever preliminary race.
The start in the final was fast. I was able to position myself reasonably well and keep up. After 2-3 laps, the pace completely collapsed on the straight. This caused a lot of unrest and I got trapped as I approached the bend. Before I knew it, I was on the ground. However, I got up again very quickly and rejoined the field. Shortly afterwards, there was an attack at the front by Aarno Liebl. I tried to follow the chasers. Unfortunately, the crash cost me too much and I soon crashed into the hammer.
As a result, I tried to finish the race well, given the circumstances.
Shit happens
Video Final
05. February 2024
Good start in Magglingen none in Metz
I had a very good start to the season in Magglingen on 27.01.2024. I ran a time of 1:51.42 in the 800m in a very competitive race.
This is very good for the start of the season.
The following week I wanted to compete in the 1500m on 03.02.24 in Metz, France. I fell ill the day before and couldn't take part.
Now things are looking very promising again for the next competitions and I'm looking forward to more races!
27. January 2024
I am Back for 2024
Thank you very much to everyone who has supported me on my journey so far and continues to do so. Without many people in the background, none of this would be possible.
I am very much looking forward to our future journey!
Thanks to all sponsors!
After a long and good training phase, we are now heading straight into the indoor season.
I've trained well and feel ready for the indoor competitions. It starts today on 27.01.2024 with an 800m in Magglingen. I will do this as preparation for the 1500m.
A week later, I will be competing in the 1500m in Metz, France. Other competitions are still open.
On February 17/18, the Swiss Indoor Championships will take place in St. Gallen and the very next week, I will be taking part in the ECCC Cross-Country (European Team Championships) with LC Regensdorf.
I'm really looking forward to the indoor season and the ECCC.
I'll keep you up to date...
21. October 2023
A long season comes to an end
On the weekend of September 9-10 my last competition took place, the U23 Swiss Championships in Lausanne. I had decided to run 800m and 1500m.
There was no preliminary heat in the 1500m race, so on Saturday, September 9, I only had to compete in the 800m preliminary heat. I managed this qualification quite easily. After that, the goal was to run out and recover well for the finals.
Unfortunately, on Sunday morning I had severe stomach problems. I went in anyway and actually felt good before the start of the 1500m. The pace was very slow at the beginning of the race and got faster and faster. In the end I just couldn't push anymore and had to settle for third place.
After that, it was a matter of recovering as quickly as possible and getting my thoughts together. I succeeded relatively well and went to the 800m start in a positive mood. I got away optimally and placed myself at the front of the field. 300m before the end I dared to attack. My thoughts were: "Either it works or it doesn't". I suspected that Sven Keusch will come at the end with this form of the day and so it was. So I got the silver medal in the 800m race.
I had hoped for different results beforehand and was therefore also disappointed. But there can be days when things just don't go as you'd hoped. And I have to learn how to deal with that.
So I look back on a very long and intensive 2023 season. With many highlights and experiences. At the moment I am still in the WK with a lot of alternative training and then it will continue with the regular training.
Sincere thanks to all who have supported and helped me over the past years. I thank friends, family and sponsors. Without you all this would not be possible and for that I am very grateful!
03. September 2023
Relay Swiss Championships
On Sunday, 03 Sep 2023 I started with the LC Regensdorf relay team in Widen over the 3x1000m. The race was exciting from the beginning. The field was mostly together and the breakaways were caught up again. I was the tail runner and received the baton in second place.
The plan was to run along and with a good final sprint as far ahead as possible into the finish. Therefore, my 1000m was very slow at the beginning. But I could place myself well and run with the others. 400m before the end Ramon Wipfli from STB attacked and unfortunately I missed it a little bit. But I could still run a very fast last lap and finished second in the final sprint with the team.
I was very happy about the silver medal. With the fast last lap I am now confident for the U23 SM next week. I am looking forward!
30. August 2023
The last highlights
The season is coming to an end soon and the last two highlights are coming up.
On Sunday, September 3, I will start with the LC Regensdorf at the relay championships in Widen.
The following week the U23 Swiss Championships will take place in Lausanne.
After these two competitions, I will go into my well-deserved season break.
09. August 2023
Successful Active Swiss Championships
On the last weekend in August the Active Swiss Championships took place in Bellinzona. On Saturday was the preliminary race.
I was able to qualify for the final on Sunday in a tactically interesting run.
In the final, it started right from the beginning with a very high pace. At the beginning I could run with it, but after 600m it became too fast for me. So I ran my own pace. On the last lap I increased the speed and could distance the competitor right behind me. So I crossed the finish line on second place and could take home the silver medal.
I was very happy to defend my ranking from last year.
Report LC Regensdorf
24. Juli 2023
The next highlight
The last weeks I could switch off a bit, train and enjoy the time in Engadin.
So now I am fully prepared for the Swiss Active Championships next weekend. I will start on Saturday over the 1500m in the preliminary heat. The preliminary race will take place at 15:20 and the final on Sunday at 13:10.
1. Juli 2023
I tried my best
Last weekend was my last chance to run for the U23 European Championship limit.
For this, three friends have made extra pace for me.
Unfortunately the conditions were not ideal for such a fast time and it was not enough by one second.
Nevertheless there was a new personal best of 3:43.06.
Mein nächstes Ziel sind die Aktiv Schweizermeisterschaften in vier Wochen in Bellinzona.
Until then I will train in the Engadine.
27. Juni 2023
Team European Championship Poland
That was quite an experience! After running a great race over 1500m in Pfungstadt (DE) on Wednesday in a new personal best (3:43.16), I traveled to Poland with the Swiss team on Thursday.
Für den bevorstehenden Lauf konnte ich mich gut erholen und am Tag vor dem Rennen noch das Stadion besichtigen. Das Stadion ist riesig und sehr schön. Ausserdem hat es in der näheren Umgebung schöne Wälder, welche ich für die Vorbereitung nutzen konnte.
On race day I was mentally and physically ready to run fast. The race was very slow for the first 700m. I was able to position myself well. Then when it got faster, I ran my pace.
This worked out towards the end as it got too fast for some and they dropped off as a result.
In the final sprint it was very close and unfortunately I could not catch up with the Norwegian.
I am very satisfied with the competition. It was a great experience where I gained a lot of experience and met a lot of interesting people.
20. Juli 2023
I start at the European Team Championship!
It's official, I will represent Switzerland on June 24 at the European Team Championships over 1500m.
At the European Team Championships the best of each discipline from each European country come together. Since Tom Elmer dropped out and I am the second fastest over 1500m, I was able to move up.
After running a new best of 3:43.92 in Geneva on Saturday June 10, I will run another fast 1500m in Pfungstatt (Germany) on Wednesday June 21. On Thursday I will fly to Poland with the Swiss team. I will be in action on Saturday 24 June at 17:10 (Swiss time).
This is a huge opportunity and I am very excited.
European Athletics
21. Mai 2023
Langelaufnacht Karlsruhe
After my season opener last week in Pliezhausen (Germany), I ran my first 1500m on Saturday. It was a very interesting race. Very fast at the beginning, then erratic and at the end there was some jostling. But I am very happy with the time and the new personal best of 3:44.65. You are welcome to make your own picture with the help of the recording from the livestream.
03.05.2023
Soon it will start...
After a long break from competition my season start will take place in Pliezhausen Germany at the 14. Mai.
There I will run a 1000m. A week later I hope to run a good 1500m in Karlsruhe.
I'm excited to see how the constant training and preparation pays off.
There has been a lot going on in the last few weeks. I was still a few weeks in altitude training, completed the Outdoor Guide and much more.
05.03.2023 Saint Maurice VS
Gold in the team at the Short Cross SM
After the ECCC, the Swiss Cross Championship was the last cross for this season. We arrived in Valais in a good mood and the first thing we did there was to check out the course. This had many difficult and technical places. But also fast parts, which I like. It was a 1km lap, which we had to complete three times for the short cross.
At the start for I got away very well and could run immediately at the narrow place in front. After 300 to 400m, the other runners came from behind. I wanted to hold back rather, that if I still have reserves at the end, can still turn up. So I ran the first two kilometers rather in the midfield and in tenth place on the last lap. At this point I noticed that I still had energy and could turn up more and more. I got faster and faster over the last lap and made up place after place. In the end, I crossed the finish line in fourth place and was overjoyed.
I was very happy about the race. In addition, we were able to win the Swiss team championship title.
04.02.2023 Oropesa del Mar ESP
! Bronce at the European Championship !
Unbelievable! After being sick the last week and not knowing if I could start, we finished third with LC Regensdorf at the ECCC European Cross Country Championships. The team consisted of Loris Pellaz, Selina Fehler, Joanne Guyot and the coach Gian Marco Meier.
It was a very exciting race. There were some teams that ran great races on the track. That's why we didn't know exactly where we stood. We were in the front group right from the start. So we were always within reach of the podium. Thanks to the fact that all showed their best, we could bring home the third place.
We were all very happy. It was a wonderful feeling.
Thanks to all for the support!
! 04.02.2023 Oropesa del Mar ESP !
European Club Championship Cross Country
I am very much looking forward to my first major event at a European Championship. It will be a very exciting and varied race. The course has many obstacles and difficult parts. That's why I'm really looking forward to the race.
I will start in third position. The start will be at 12:50 on 05.02.2023.
15.01.2023
Start of the year
There is much to report in the new year.
Training camp Tenerife
Since 07.01.23 I am in training camp in Tenerife on the Canary Islands. There I will prepare as well as possible for the upcoming season.
ECCC Cross Country
The LCR was selected for the ECCC (European Campion Clubs Cup) Cross Country for Switzerland. And I am very happy to be there as well. We will start in the mixed relay. This means that two women and two men will start in the relay over 1500m each. The competition will take place on 05.02.23 in Spain. I'm really looking forward to it and I'm curious how it will go at my first big event.
Main sponsor Riwag Türen AG
The last thing I am happy to announce is that I have a new main sponsor for this year, Riwag Türen AG. I am very much looking forward to the cooperation and the journey together.
10.10.2022
Season Review and Relay-, Team-Swiss Championship
First of all the results of the relay and team Swiss Championships.
Relay Swiss Championship
On September 11, 2022 were the relay championships in Frauenfeld. There I ran with Loris Pellaz and Urs Schönenberger. Unfortunately our tactics didn't quite work out. But we still got a good third place.
Team Swiss Championship
One week later on September 17, 2022 the Team Swiss Championships took place. It was the last competition of the season and we tried to give everything once again. Through a tactically smart move, I was able to break away from the field and run out a big lead. This allowed us to win the gold medal at the Team Swiss Championships.
Report Newspaper
Review
The season was incredible 2x gold 2x silver 1x bronze. At the beginning of the year I could not have imagined that. I am very grateful about the last year. In this year I have learned a lot and could improve in many areas. Thank you very much for the great support of my coaches, my environment and my sponsors.
07.09.2022
Successful Swiss Championships with Gold and Silver
Last weekend the U23 Swiss Championships took place in Geneva. There I had the opportunity to start over the 800m and 1500m. So with the LC Regensdorf we arrived well prepared on Saturday.
On the first day I had the 800m preliminary race. The goal was to be among the first three runners to qualify for the final. I could place myself well from the beginning. So I could run in the final sprint on the necessary places.
After the run, the goal was to recover as quickly as possible. After a good run out and a generous dinner, it was off to the hotel.
So on the second day I had the 1500m and 800m final. I had good legs during the run-in and was fully ready for the 1500m. The race went the way I wanted it to and I was able to get the Swiss Champion title over the 1500m on the last 100m.
After that I had to recover as fast as possible because the 800 was only 2.5h later. Unfortunately, that was not as easy as I thought it would be.
Nevertheless, I was motivated with a short run-in at the start. The start of the 800m was rather difficult. I could not run full out from the beginning. Therefore I was behind at the beginning. But over the two laps I could work my way up to the end and got the second place.
It was an incredible weekend...
Next up is the Relay Swiss Championships on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.
16.08.2022
Start of Second Half of Season
After several weeks in the altitude training camp in St. Moritz, I already had two competitions again.
Last week on 08 August 2022 I ran an 800 in Aarau.
I came straight from altitude that day.
The pace went out early and therefore I led the rest of the race in the wind.
Accordingly, I was happy with a personal best of 1:52.02 and first place.
The next day I went right back to altitude so I wouldn't get the after effects of altitude.
So I could train one more week before I ran the 1500m in Regensdorf.
The evening meeting in Regensdorf was on August 13, 2022. The temperatures were ideal, unfortunately there was wind again.
At the start I got away very well. I was able to get into third position right away.
But after 400m it was too fast for me. Therefore I had to let the front group go.
Accordingly, I led alone against the wind for the rest of the race.
250m before the finish they came from behind and I could join them.
In the end it was enough for fourth place with a time of 3:49.58.
Now I have the focus fully on the coming weeks.
On September 3 and 4, the U23 Swiss Championships will take place in Geneva.
One week later the Relay Swiss Championships will be held and another week later the Team Swiss Championships.
I am looking forward to that!
To the newspaper report:
30.06.2022
Vice Swiss Champion
The last weekend was incredible. On Friday 24.6. and Saturday 25.6. were the Swiss Championships of the active in Zurich in the Letzigrund Stadium.
Preliminary Run, Friday
In the preliminary race on Friday, it was only about getting into the first four runners to qualify for the final. The race was quite slow at the beginning, I was in the back of the pack, had no jostling and was able to run well. As expected, towards the end it got faster. I ran further to the front and finally finished in a safe second place. After the race it was all about recovering as quickly as possible and preparing for the final.
Final, Saturday
On the final day I felt ready. I was able to recover good and was ready for the run. At the start I got away optimally. Right from the start the race was much faster than the day before. I was able to run well. But in the middle of the race I was flushed back a little bit in the group. Michael Curti and Tom Elmer, who were running at the front at that time, pushed the pace at the front and were able to separate from the rest of the field. I led the field and tried to close the gap until I finally caught up with them 300m before the end. I was able to keep up with them. 100m before the end Tom Elmer attacked Michi Curti, who had been leading until then, and I ran with Tom. So I crossed the finish line as second and I am very happy. It was my first participation in an active championship and it is an incredible feeling to take home a medal right away.
You can also check out the races on the link down below.
Click here for the video of the run:
05.06.2022
First 1500m
On Friday, 05.06.2022 I ran my first 1500m in a very long time in Regensburg (Germany).
I didn't know how fit and fast I was.
That's why I lined up in the middle right from the start.
There I could not always close the gap to the front group.
But after 900m I realized that I still had reserves.
So I closed the gap 300m before the finishline and ran to the front.
In the end, my legs died a little.
But I crossed the finish line with an incredible time of 3:48.34.
I was very happy about that.
That showed me that I can run fast. Now I'm looking forward to the upcoming competitions.
The next one will be the Citius Meeting in Bern.
Click here for the video of the run:
09.05.2022
800m in Langenthal
On Ascension Day I ran my first 800m in a long time again.
I realized that I still need a few more workouts in this area and then it comes good.
Endtime: 1:53.42
The next competition will be in Regensburg (Germany) at Whitsun.
09.05.2022
Succesful Start of the Season
Yesterday Sunday I really succeeded in the start of the season.
After 2.5h journey to Pliezhausen, I felt good and made the last preparations for the competition.
Since I didn't have any time over the 1000m yet, I started in the B series.
The start went well and I could follow the pacemaker without problems.
However, this suddenly dropped out after 250m.
I was surprised, but could still run focused and had to face the wind itself.
I was able to run the whole 1000m very well and had to lose only a little on the last 400m.
Therefore I crossed the finish line with a time of 2:24,81.
With this I am more than satisfied.
Now I try to recover well and continue training.
07.05.2022
Trainingscamp
After two weeks in Tuscany in Massa Marittima and a few days in Naters in Valais, I am back home for the first time in a long time.
In Tuscany I trained with LC Regensdorf in ideal conditions.
The weather and temperatures were pleasant, we did many different workouts and physically I feel fit.
In the Valais I did some recovery in the trainingscamp with the TSV Steinen.
I got back on wednesday to Regensdorf for the last importent Training.
Now I am ready for the first competition on the track.
This will take place on Sunday 8 May in Pliezhausen (Germany) and I will compete over 1000m.
I am excited to see how it will come out and look forward to the upcoming season!
11.03.2022
First Competition
After a longer break I am back.
Over the last few months I have been training steadily.
I am now training at LC Regensdorf.
I have been very well received there and the training is going well.
That's why I decided to finally take part in a competition again.
The Cross Country Swiss Championship in Regensdorf has offered itself very well for this.
This was on Sunday, the 06.03.2022. The competition was successful.
I have already noticed that I have to get used to the whole thing again and get back into the competition feeling.
I held back at the beginning of the race so that I wouldn't completely collapse towards the end.
That's why I was able to turn up the heat at the end of the race and finished in 22nd place.
I am satisfied with that.
Next, I'll continue to focus on training and getting the best setup.
10.1.2022 Monte Gordo Portugal (Algarve)
Start of the new year
After a longer break I report back.
In the last month I didn't train so much and took a break.
I needed some time off and some time for other things.
I had a lot of changes because I came back from the USA.
I started the new year with a training camp in Monte Gordo, where I will be until January 17.
This was also the full start into running for me again.
Now after one week of training I feel great.
I could benefit from ideal conditions and also great weather until now.
I am looking forward to one more week.
The next competition will probably take place on January 23 in Steinen.
There I plan to participate in the cross.
I am very happy to run a race again.
11.12.2021 Oberarth SZ
I am back
I am back in Switzerland.
Other than planned, I was back already on the 2nd of December.
I decided this because of the current Covid situation.
On the 3rd of December I even started my first ski tour.
I am doing well and I am glad to be back home.
Tomorrow on 12.12.2021 I will start at the Zurich New Year's Eve run.
This is my first competition since the injury and I am very excited.
27.11.2021 San Francisco CA
Two Longruns
At the moment I am doing very well.
Surprisingly, I have become very accustomed to being alone.
On Friday I also moved my sleepingplace to a hostel.
In the last few days I did two wonderful long endurance runs.
On Thursday I went by bus over the Golden Gate Bridge.
Afterwards I made a beautiful round there.
During the run, I had a beautiful view of all of San Francisco.
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On Saturday, I took a long bus ride to the Muir Woods.
There I made a 20km long run in the woods.
There I saw redwoods for the first time.
At the end I was very much at the limit, because the route was demanding and I was 2h on the road.
So I ended my training week after 70 kilometers of running.
Tomorrow I will still visit the Alcatraz prison.
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24.11.2021 San Francisco CA
San Francisco
After I left Concordia on Saturday, I took the plane to San Francisco. Up to now I have visited the whole city a little bit. I have never been in such a big city before. But I have settled in very well so far. I've also been working out a lot. I have also combined the training sessions with sightseeing. I like it very much and I hope you like the photos.
16.11.2021 Concordia KS
Travel Plans
After deciding that I'm not going back to the US, I figured I'd travel around a bit.
I'm already across the athlantic and can take advantage of that right away.
Unfortunately, I'm not 21 yet so I can't rent cars.
That's why I chose San Francisco, New York and Boston.
All the cities are good to explore without cars.
I will leave Concordia on Saturday and fly to San Francisco.
I am very happy to see a little more of the USA, so far I have not seen anything.
In the last weeks I had a lot to do.
I have planned the trip.
Besides I have started and planned many personal projects.
And the training was not allowed to come too short.
I still had some difficulties with my foot sometimes.
But I found out how to fix them.
So training is not going badly at the moment.
I have a lot planned for the near future, but I'm looking forward to it.
11.11.2021 Concordia KS
What's Next?
I thought about it for a long time.
Life in the U.S. is completely different than in Switzerland.
People are more relaxed, but also more indifferent in certain areas.
I found out for myself during this time that the whole thing here is not 100 percent right for me.
The school is very rudimentary.
For the first two years, I would do almost nothing in the way of electrical engineering.
The training is also not what I thought it would be.
The quality of the trainings is not as high as expected.
And the "level of knowledge" is unfortunately not really either.
The area, on the other hand, is very nice for long runs and long workouts.
Despite all considerations I decided against living here and that I will not go back at the end of January.
It's just not what I imagined and what I want in the coming years.
It is a great pity, but I could also make many beautiful experiences and memories.
I was able to learn about a different culture and point of view.
However, I am now looking forward to Switzerland again.
In the next few days comes another update, what I'm doing in the remaining time here.
6.11.2021 Concordia KS
Week in Review
Last week was very intense. On Monday, I switched from the cross country team to the track and field team. Therefore, I was able to benefit from a break on Monday. On Tuesday, I completed my first load. A fast training would have been planned. Due to the fast change from long distance to speed it would have been a bit too much. Therefore I could change the training a little bit. I did 12 times 200m with 200m trot breaks. On Wednesday I enjoyed a relaxed endurance run of 11km distance. Thereby I explored a little bit the surroundings. In the afternoon I went on the spinning bike and trained my weakened leg. The next day was the next load. I was able to choose my own workout, so I decided to do more endurance. The training was an interwall with 12 repetitions of 300m. In between there was a trot break of 100m at 50 seconds. The track where I train is very hard. Therefore, I already noticed the training in the evening. To recover, I ran a casual endurance run the next day. In the afternoon I practiced a little bit my coordination with the running ladder. That was mainly the end of my training week and I was looking forward to a relaxing weekend.
30.10.2021 Concordia KS
Aktuelles Training
After 45km of running the first four days of the week, I focused on something else the rest of the week. On Friday I was on the spinning bike for recovery and on Saturday I did some strength training. During the strength training the focus was strongly on training the weaker right leg. Unfortunately there is still a visible difference between the two. Therefore, I still make sure that the legs are equally loaded in many training sessions. On Sunday I can enjoy my well-deserved recovery day.
10/27/2021 Concordia KS
Training is going well
Training is going better and better these days.
I'm still feeling my right calf a little bit from the accident.
It's getting better and better, though.
On Monday we had a load on the training plan.
In this we alternated between 5min fast and 5min slow.
I did this four times.
In the fast phases, I had an average of 3min 30s per km.
This was the first time in a long time that I ran this pace. It went very well for that.
After a leisurely workout on Tuesday, we had a treadmill workout on Wednesday.
I did 6min/5min/4min/3min/2min/1min. The breaks in between were at 2min.
On the treadmill it took some time to get used to it.
But with the time I felt better and better.
The next few days I will now see how I recover from these two loads.
The weather in Concordia has changed quickly.
It is now much more rainy and the temperatures have dropped sharply.
I hope it holds up for a bit though.
18.10.2021 Concordia KS
My Arrival in the USA
I have been in the USA for two weeks now. During this time, I have been able to settle in well. At first I needed a little time to find my way around. I have also started with the training. In training and in school I have already met many new people and with the training it goes better and better. The area is very hilly therefore there are almost no flat roads. However, the surroundings are very beautiful. The streets and landscapes are wide and large. The temperatures were first still very hot, but now very pleasant.
7.9.2021 Oberarth
Start in the USA
On October 3, I will take the flight to Kansas. I will be back home for Christmas on December 11. After that I will fully start training and preparing for the upcoming indoor season in the USA.
