1st Abbott Major

Absolutely enjoyable, primarily because my brother, his family and a number of friends came out to cheer — and I got to enjoy the race, Berlin and seeing all my friends :-)

Race was really well organized — but a disaster in terms of pace/ heat/ time completed… oh well — best reason to do a repeat when next possible!

Hamburg City rules - Wer behauptet was anderes?

Back to my origins: Awesome crowd — splendid weather — superb organization — and an iconic course: What a race!

W/ special thanks to my parents, Gudrun, Dennis & Jonas & ‘nem grossen Bier auf’m Boot!

Running from Asia to Europe across the Bosphorus Strait!

Istanbul features the only intercontinental marathon there is and the city, its people & the race hold a special place in my heart. Needless to say the food is fantastic!

We had to battle head winds with gusts of up to 55 km/h but finishing this race was an exhilarating experience.

40k+ Participants & a New First!

VCM for the second time: The field is crowded with M & HM runners starting almost simultaneously. But the course is stunning and takes you past all the major sites in Vienna.

I finally figured out how to conquer 42k without being held back by muscle cramps.

On to new challenges!

35k+ Participants & a slow Marathon!

The people in Vienna — runners and supporters — and the city backdrop make for a fantastic race.

My slowest time yet with lots of walking while managing two injuries — but taking part in the race was worth the effort.

Running in Nature — Stunning Course!

In June 2022, we took a short trip to Clifton Forge, VA and I ran the Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon.

The small crowd of runners and supporters were great — and so was my fan base rooting for me.

Road Trip — and a Special Medal!

On our way to visit family in Florida, we stopped at a terrific Air B’n’B for a couple of days and I got to run the race.

Involuntarily, I tried out the Jeff Galloway method — but also received the most special medal I have ever won.

First sub-4 w/ valuable Lessons Learned!

The weather was gorgeous with a light breeze and I remember a number of conversations with fellow runners.

I practiced for this race and started learning about the ins & outs of Marathon-running. Despite the decent time, I also learned about cramps… an issue I was able to eventually resolve in 2024.

Home Sweet Home — My first Marathon!

Originally, I had planned to simply cross the Marathon off my bucket list.

It turned out, I liked the challenge and the kids loved coming along for practice runs in the running stroller!

Rock’n’Roll!