Category Archives: Race

Life turned upside down …. Literally

Posted on February 23, 2013 by tswitala

It’s been awhile since the last blog, but I do have a good excuse. Last year the sun was still shining in the south and this year my orientation changed again with the sun being north. I made a big … Continue reading →

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Wrapping up 2012 and going into the off season

Posted on November 19, 2012 by tswitala

Its been a great year competing. When I look back, I feel proud about the goals I set and achieved. Not only did I manage to go further and faster, but also I fell in love with a childhood dream. … Continue reading →

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San Antonio marathon, not to be under estimated

Posted on November 11, 2012 by tswitala

The good thing about the states is that you have lots of races. If one gets cancelled you have the option to divert to another one. Messes up the training plan but it is possible. I eventually signed up for … Continue reading →

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New York Marathon – cancelled

Posted on November 4, 2012 by tswitala

It was a blow to me when I heard the New York Marathon was cancelled. The blow was mostly on a crushed hope of being in the best shape of my life and being really prepared to have a good … Continue reading →

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The New York Marathon

Posted on November 2, 2012 by tswitala

In 2009 I hatched a plan to run the NYC marathon. I was in NY at that time and the atmosphere around the event was awesome. I could not qualify for that race, but enjoyed seeing athletes proudly walking around … Continue reading →

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Born Free – The last push

Posted on October 12, 2012 by tswitala

A few years ago my buddy Tim decided to run the Vienna Marathon. The idea was born and this year we turned it into reality. He decided last year also to do it for a good cause and we all … Continue reading →

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Wachau Race Report

Posted on September 17, 2012 by tswitala

It was a perfect day for running. One could not have asked for the better conditions. Basically no wind, a cool temperature and some great atmosphere. Getting up early was the only big concern as I had to drive to … Continue reading →

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NYC Marathon. The goal that is work in progress for 4 years.

Posted on September 2, 2012 by tswitala

I played the lotto faithfully very year and this year I have a guaranteed entry to the NYC Marathon. Flights are booked. Claimed the bade and now the preparation is starting. The Ironman training will be put on Ice until … Continue reading →

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Ironman 70.3 Salzburg in memory of my good friend Levente Laposi

Posted on August 30, 2012 by tswitala

Last weekend I participated in my very 1st Triathlon and Ironman and it will be a life experience I will never forget. I did it in memory of my good friend Levente who passed away a week before. During the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday and the packing started

Posted on August 21, 2012 by tswitala

What gives it away that I am super excited? Yes the race is Sunday and its only Tuesday now. But it is good mentally and also keeps me focused. The last three days where personally hard, due to the passing … Continue reading →

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