Essentials

Every week we publish a training tip at this point. Follow this and stay in shape.

Every week we publish a training tip at this point. Follow this and stay in shape.

Assuming that you are already doing targeted endurance training and the most important strength gymnastic exercises, the focus here is on storing and releasing the energy that you are capable of producing as efficiently as possible. You can learn this by doing simple jumping exercises and thus improve your body’s flexibility.

Every week we publish a training tip at this point. Follow this and stay in shape.

The human being is not a machine - which is precisely why you should interrupt your training rhythm once a year and allow this time to take effect. You will see what a positive impact it has! However, don’t just try to take a break when your body starts signalling an injury, but plan your break deliberately.

The closer the competition, the greater the nervousness. Instead of following a tried and tested preparation plan, many take risks by experimenting or try to make up lost ground. While this may perhaps have positive effects mentally, you will find you pay for it during the race.

Periodically we publish an interview with an interesting sports personality. Today with Nina Brenn, Long Distance Duathlon European Champion and multiple winner of the Inferno Triathlon and Gigathlon.

Periodically we publish an interview with an interesting sports personality. Today with Natascha Badmann, six-time winner of the Ironman Hawaii and Swiss Sportswoman of the Year (1998 and 2002).

Those wanting to participate in an endurance event such as a running event, a cycle race, or a cross-country race in the winter not only need to build up their endurance during preparation, but also their strength.

Periodically we publish an interview with an interesting sports personality. Today with Markus Ryffel, 5000m Olympic silver medallist (1984).

Periodically we publish an interview with an interesting sports personality. Today with Ramon Krebs, 2015 and 2016 gigathlon winner.

Periodically we publish an interview with an interesting sports personality. Today with Ronnie Schildknecht, seven-time serial winner of the Ironman Switzerland.

Those who have the aim of being well prepared for a competition such as a half marathon or want to achieve a new best time should take part in preparatory competitions to get the security and necessary edge they need.

While we are not able to influence the weather (fortunately), we can modify our training and competition tactics if the weather becomes extremely hot again this summer. Here we have compiled the most important tips for training and competitions.

Periodically we publish an interview with an interesting sports personality. Today with Jasmin Nunige, 6-time winner Swiss Alpine Marathon.