All about running
As a runner, it’s not just about the actual runs, but also about many other topics related to the sport. From the right gear and training plans to nutrition – there’s a lot to think about and explore.
Here, you’ll find a selection of topics and aspects I have focused on and explored in more depth.
![Small talk while running](/images/rund-ums-laufen/smalltalk/laufen-smalltalk.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/rund-ums-laufen/smalltalk/laufen-smalltalk.jpg?width=1200&height=700)
Small talk while running
I’m not the type who needs to engage in small talk all the time, everywhere. Especially when running, I often enjoy the silence and the chance to let my thoughts wander. But there are moments when a brief conversation during a run is genuinely pleasant and adds some variety.
![Varied Running Routes – The Key to Motivation](/images/rund-ums-laufen/strecken-abwechslung/laufstrecke-motivation-b.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/rund-ums-laufen/strecken-abwechslung/laufstrecke-motivation-b.jpg?width=1200&height=700)
Varied Running Routes
I don’t run just to move; I run to enjoy my surroundings and connect with nature. That’s why I love exploring unknown or varied routes. For me, diversity is the true charm of running.
![Running Goals Running Goals](/images/rund-ums-laufen/laufziele/laufziele.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/rund-ums-laufen/laufziele/laufziele.jpg?width=1200&height=700)
Running Goals
This year, I completed 82 runs. Is that too few? The answer could be yes, no, or maybe. It all depends on your perspective and personal goals. For me, the number reflects where I stand with my running, and my opinion on this topic is tailored to my own experience. Others may see it completely differently—and that’s perfectly fine.
![Stopping a Run – Not a Failure, but a Conscious Decision Stopping a Run – Not a Failure, but a Conscious Decision](/images/rund-ums-laufen/lauf-abbrechen/lauf-abbrechen.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/rund-ums-laufen/lauf-abbrechen/lauf-abbrechen.jpg?width=1200&height=700)
Stopping a Run
Last Sunday, it happened again: I stopped a run midway. For some runners, this might seem unthinkable, a failure or a step back. For me, however, it’s a conscious decision I make without regret.
![New running shoes New running shoes](/images/rund-ums-laufen/neue-laufschuhe/neue-laufschuhe-b.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/rund-ums-laufen/neue-laufschuhe/neue-laufschuhe-b.jpg?width=1200&height=700)
New running shoes
New running shoes – a real thrill, and it never gets old. Honestly, I don’t know much about running shoes myself; my wife’s the expert here. Once again, she gifted me a new pair that has me excited to hit the trails.
![My Running Shoes My Running Shoes](/images/rund-ums-laufen/laufschuhe/laufschuhe-b.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/rund-ums-laufen/laufschuhe/laufschuhe-b.jpg?width=1200&height=700)
Running Shoes
Running is a sport that initially requires very little equipment, but there is one item where I won’t compromise: running shoes.
![Running After Waking Up](/images/rund-ums-laufen/laufen-aufstehen/laufen-nach-dem-aufstehen-b.jpg#joomlaImage://local-images/rund-ums-laufen/laufen-aufstehen/laufen-nach-dem-aufstehen-b.jpg?width=1200&height=700)
Running After Waking Up
There was a phase in my life, back when I was in my early 30s – yes, I know, that was a long time ago – when I managed to go for a run every morning at exactly 6:00 a.m. for half an hour.