Test Run

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:42:15 +0200

I started the year with a 10k.

Back in January, it was already clear that a half-marathon will follow this year. This is close. Two more weeks until I will run more than 20km for the first time since 2017.

Unfortunately, I was sick a couple of times during the training phase and thus don’t feel super-prepared.

The Running Coach recommended to do a first test run today, an easy pace, 100 minutes.

Good news: I did it! I ran all the time, didn’t need to walk in between. The shoes were great. I felt strong.

Garmin assumes I will be able to complete the run in 02:05h. This is five minutes more than I hoped for - but I guess the best I can hope for giving the bad preparation.

RUN

3 May 2026

14.51 km

Test Run

01:40:00

TIME

6:54 /km

PACE

65 m

ELEVATION

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3Koenigslauf 2026

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

It feels good to start the new year with a sporting success. Yesterday, the „3Königslauf“ (literally: Three Kings Run. It’s a reference to the 3 Biblical Magi) took place in Schwäbisch Hall. It was my third time participating, and the second year in a row.

It promised to be a challenge. Running 10 km right after the holidays is never easy. From 2025, we knew the course and were aware that the climb comes at the end. Temperatures below freezing and snowfall were forecasted for the race day.

As an additional challenge, both of us had been struggling with illness in December.

Not the best conditions.

When we arrived in Schwäbisch Hall, it was very cold, but thankfully just cloudy. No precipitation, no icy wind.

We positioned ourselves further toward the front of the starting block than last year. At 14:00, the race began.

The focus during the first kilometer was simple: Don’t bump into anyone. After that, the field started to thin out.

We started fast. In the second kilometer, I thought there was no way I’d make it.

Kilometers three and four were about trying to find a rhythm.

Kilometer five brought the first climb. Tough, but manageable. First lap done in under 28 minutes. Way too fast for our training condition.

The second lap began with the thought that, at this pace, a new personal best might be possible. We kept pushing. Kilometers six, seven, and eight - we held on. By kilometer nine, all strength was gone - and once again, uphill. We were at our limit. The last 500 meters felt endless. But then we crossed the finish line. Under 55 minutes. Wow!

I’m very proud. A great start. It feels good to have the first 3% of this year’s goal in the bag.

With this motivation, we’re now starting our preparation for the half marathon in May.

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