In early 2019 I spent a good chunk of money to get a VO2max test done. A VO2max test is one of many ways to assess a person’s cardio-respiratory fitness and usually gets completed in a facility specialized on sports medicine. I am obviously not a pro endurance athlete and I’m a slooooooow runner. So […]
VO2max test for an amateur endurance athlete – my experience… Read More »
For me the Himalayas in Nepal is a magical place and it’s not for everyone. With this post I’ll kick off a mini series about my two (very distinct) trips to the Himalayas in Nepal. This is not a day-by-day recount of the first trip. It’s more so a reflection on what trekking in Nepal
Everest Base Camp trekking – my first experience in the Himalayas… Read More »
This post is NOT about how to formulate SMART goals to make it more likely to achieve them. I suck at setting goals and the more specific they are, the more unlikely it becomes for me to follow through. I’m sure this is also the reason, why I’ve never been able to stick to a
A solution for the New Year’s resolution predicament – and how it changed my life… Read More »
I love reading and I love books, always have. Thanks to a long commute on a train every day, I have the privilege to have a lot of time to read. Reading a book will always widen your horizon and give you the opportunity to learn something new. That’s why books are a brilliant gift
My favorite books – and what you can learn from them… Read More »
I was never someone who could stick to a training plan. Establishing consistent routines never came easy to me. I tend to procrastinate and leave things to the last minute. Of course, I was somewhat overwhelmed when I received the message that I won a starting slot for my first Ultramarathon. Where do you even
Training for my first Ultramarathon – Eiger Ultra Trail E51… Read More »