Training & Fitness
Everything about training and fitness
My new tapering strategy
I am currently tapering for my 6th Marathon. Previously I always had a hard time tapering before a race. I knew that a good taper period where you scale back on volume and intensity is essential to reach peak performance level on race day. However I always struggled with a normal tapering strategy because I […]
How to run in the dark
It is this time of the year again... The nights are getting longer and dusk sets in sooner. Unless you are a treadmill or lunchtime runner you will have to run in the dark at one point to maintain your running schedule. So here are my top 5 tips for running in the...
Why you should run a training race before your real race
Whether you want to run a full or Half Marathon, you probably have come across a training plan that features a test or training race a few weeks before your real race. You might have thought: "why should I run a race other than my real one?" The simple answer is: you...
5 reasons why you should track your food
I am not gonna lie: I LOVE food and I love eating a lot of it. That was why I was never really keen on tracking my food. I thought if I track my food it would take the enjoyment out of it. But while training for my Marathons I faced some unexpected weight gain. […]
My Marathon pacing strategy
After running over 20 Marathons until now, 12 of them in 2018, I’ve made a LOT of mistakes. Especially when it comes to my Marathon pacing strategy. If you’ve ever ran a Marathon you’ve probably been told not to go out too fast. “Seconds gained in the end will be minutes lost in the end.”You might […]
Different fitness levels: how you can still work out with your buddy
Several ways how to work out with your parter, even if you have different fitness levels.
Why you get sick after a race
After running my last race I got sick. Here are the top reasons why.
Five unconventional tips for your first Marathon
It is now nearly fourvyears since I ran my first Marathon. I am not going to lie about it: it was a complete disaster. I’ve followed a strict training plan and stuck to the rules. But it did not help.But I learned from my mistakes. I completed some more Marathons and Ultra Marathons since, and […]
Six things I learned at the Runtastic Ambassador Weekend
It’s now been two weeks since I participated in the Runtastic Ambassador Weekend. We had a great time visiting the Runtastic office (they have a slide!!!), spent some time sightseeing in Vienna, and worked out at the Runtastic Live Workout Party. Not only did we have lots of fun, I also met some very interesting […]
5 tips for running and working out in the summer heat
If you are living in the Northern Hemisphere, summer has already arrived. And with that come rising temperatures and lots of sunshine. As nice as that is if you are chilling at the beach, it can be actually quite dreadful when you want to work out outside. So here are...
Carola alias Aerial Spartan
Marathon Runner, Obstacle Racer, Aerialist, Fitness Enthusiast, Fit Mom
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