Recap Ironman Chattanooga: 4th Place

After Alpe d’Huez and Embrun, it was time for a full Ironman again in September. My last Ironman, Les Sables d’Olonne, had ended in disappointment, so I was eager to get back on the start line and finish strong on the red carpet! With most European races already done, and not all of them offering […]

Recap Embrunman: 7th Place

After descending from Alpe d’Huez, one thing definitely climbed, the temperature! When we arrived in Embrun, the thermometer shot up to 35°C. That set the tone for what was already going to be a tough race. For those unfamiliar: Embrunman starts with a swim in the dark in Lake Embrun, challenging enough on its own, […]

Racap Triathlon Alpe d’Huez: 8th Place and onwards to Embrun

After racing the Alpe d’Huez Triathlon for the first time last year, it instantly became one of my favorite races. The legend of the 21 hairpins! With its stunning location, incredible cycling terrain, and the amazing atmosphere of a true local race, I couldn’t resist signing up again this year. Even though this race wasn’t […]

Recap Ironman Lanzarote & Looking Ahead to Les Sables d’Olonne

Now that I’m back home from Lanzarote, with the recovery week after the race behind me and the first full training week completed, it’s time to reflect on my debut race as a professional athlete at Ironman Lanzarote. This was a race I had been working toward and preparing for over a long period. Starting […]

Road to my first PRO race at the IRONMAN Lanzarote

Last year I qualified for my PRO license and as a result I am now stepping up my game to the PRO field instead of the Age Group field. Often people ask me if lots has changed since then. My answer is: no, not really. For me turning PRO was the ultimate goal. After starting […]