My First Full Ironman - 2010 Vineman

After 16 hours and a 2.4 miles/3,9 km swim, a 112 mi/180 km bike ride and a full marathon run (26.2 miles/42,2 km) exhausted, but very excited to be crossing the finish line.





















Total Time: 16:06.25 hrs

Swim (2.4 mi/3,9 km): 01:30.09 hrs
T1 (Swim to Bike): 00:16.53 hrs
Bike (112 mi/180 km): 08:18.29 hrs
T2 (Bike to Run): 00:14:.07 hrs
Run (26.2 mi/42,2 km): 05:46.46 hrs

Overall: 531
Men: 400
M35-39: 96





















My race plan for the day:




















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3 Harbors Tour - My first 100 mile bike ride

Century Route: Channel Islands - Santa Barbara - Ventura Harbors
Distance: 99.49 mi (160.11 km)
Elevation Gain: 4,300 feet
Time: 6:24 hrs
Avg. 15.5 mph
Max 33.9 mph

No comment ;-)

Culver City 10k Run

Time: 59.00 min (Pace: 9.31)
Place: 237 (of 434)
Overall place by age group [35-39 Male]: 21 (of 34)
Notes: Training Run ;-)

First Iron-Distance Swim (2.4 miles / 4000 meters)

Just swam 4000 meters (2.4 miles) for the first time without a break. Now it's time for a burger and fries from Jack in the Box.

Wildflower Triathlon - My 2nd Half-Ironman

I had heard that the Wildflower Triathlon is considered one of the most challenging Half-Ironman courses in the US. And what a race it was! Wildflower certainly lived up to its reputation! I have never ridden or run over so many steep hills before ... It is definitely the toughest race I have competed in (so far)! BTW - A German won. It wasn't me ;-)














Overall: 08:11:39 hrs
Swim (1.2 mi): 00:42:56 (Pace: 00:02:13)
Bike (56 mi): 04:23:57 (Pace: 12.70)
Run (13.1 mi): 02:46:11 (Pace: 00:12:41)















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Culver City Running Group

Every Tuesday and Thursday, I go running with my friends from the Culver City Running Meetup Group.

Catalina Marathon - No. 6, but my No. 1 so far!

USA Today picks the Catalina Marathon as one of the 10 best winter marathons. Runner's World names the Catalina Marathon the #1 off road marathons in the world. I agree! It was an unforgettable day and an awesome race! While I will always remember the New York Marathon as the race with the most inspiring spectators along the course (besides the fact that it was my first), I will keep the Catalina Marathon in my mind for some of the most breathtaking scenery while running 26.2 miles over the Island of Catalina.

The marathon is one of the most difficult, but also most rewarding in the country. The race starts in Two Harbors and runs to Avalon. It traverses mostly dirt trails and roads through areas of the interior of the island where very few have gone. The first two and the last three miles of the race are simply nuts, with almost 1,000 feet of elevation gain in the first two miles and 1,500 feet of elevation loss in the last three. It is a hilly and challenging marathon with a total elevation gain of 4,310 feet (1.314 m), but worth every mile!

Time: 4:46:48 [hrs]
Overall: 174
Men: 137
Age Group (M35-39): 24















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Tobi visiting in LA

Enjoying German dinner and beer in the Chalet Edelweiss Restaurant & Bar (Swiss restaurant)












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LA Chinatown Firecracker 10k

Today, we participated in the LA Chinatown Firecracker 10k with an awesome opening ceremony with lighting of 100,000 firecrackers, lion dance, etc. The course through the hills of Elysian Park was challenging and scenic with the summit of Angels Point providing spectacular 180 degrees of the city. With a time of 49.43 min (Pace: 8.01) I am more than happy (new personal record for a 10k). What a great day!













Time: 49.43 min (Pace: 8.01) - New PR
Place: 252 (of 1996)
Overall place by age group [35-39 Male]: 37 (of 166)





















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The race under the sea level - Death Valley Trail Marathon

Though the day was a bit gray, there was still a lot of depth in the beauty surrounding the course. It was an unforgettable experience to run in Death Valley amidst the rain and with the snow covered sand next to the trail, considering that it is said to be one of the hottest, driest places on earth. In addition, the complete course was under the sea level (see elevation profile below).

1st Lap - 1:59:16 (Pace: 09:09/ 6.5 mph)
2nd Lap - 2:22:48 (Pace: 10:56/ 5.5 mph)

Total Official Time - 4:22:16 - New PR
Average Pace: 10:02
Average Speed: 6 mph = 9.66 kmh
Overall Place: 77/169









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Washington, D.C.

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Celebrating my birthday with co-workers at the "Jaegerhaus"

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Santa Monica Mountains 50K - my first Ultra-Marathon

Distance: 31.4 mi/ 50,5 km
Elevation Gain: 5,490 feet/ 1.673 m
Place: 60 (out of 72 finishers and 108 participants)
Age Group: 15 M 30-39
Time: 8:03:11 hrs
Pace: 15:23

















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@ Felicia's wedding

Yes, we are not always in sports clothes, but can also dress up nicely.










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