Stefan Is On Vacation

Stefan Is On Vacation...

I will go to the northern end of Argentinia (La Quiaca) and then make my way southbound on foot, pushing a baby stroller with my running gear.

Let's see how far I get.

Have a great X-Mas and such.

Event Stats:
Name Maratona De Curitiba
Date 11/23/2008
Location Curitiba, PR, Brazil
Event Marathon
Finish Time 05:14:37

Happy Birthday

Happy 15th birthday, Urs. Enjoy the cake:-)

Airport security

I could try to blog, write or talk all my life, and I would never come up with something remotely as funny. Or Scary.

Back (Sort of)

Pretty much exactly 5 months after my meniscus surgery, I am back running. It is hard to feel the heart racing, the muscles aching, out of shape, out of breath, after a round in the park, after, what a year a go would barely have been a recovery run. Yes, consciously I know that I'll be back in shape within a couple of weeks; still, it sucks. On the other hand, today I finished (with a lot of walking breaks and in a terrible time, but I finished) by first half-marathon. Not an official event, just running the distance, but that is all that matters for the moments. I'm back. Ironman UK is on Sept. 7.

A new Year

I wish you all a [put in your favorite adjective here] new year. May it turn out exactly as you wish it too be.

A torn Meniscus

Well, it looks like there is a price to pay for the racing season. I tore the meniscus in my right knee. Actually, I tore both the inner and outer front menisci (?!)

8 weeks of physical therapy, ultra sound and stretching, and a 50/50 chance that I thereby avoid having surgery in January. Wish me luck!