People are the focus: On is revolutionizing athlete care

On is setting new standards in athlete support. With professional training, individual support and the innovative "360 Athlete Support" program, On prepares its runners optimally for the future. ...

David Schönherr: An ultra-marathon, a victory, a destiny

In this three-part series, we accompany David Schönherr on his mission to defend his title at the Wings For Life Run in Munich. What makes you want to tackle such long distances and what does it re...

A symbol of evolution and potential in running?

Adidas' "Adizero: Road to Records" event recorded 12 new records, including a world record in the 1-mile run, in its fourth edition, underlining the potential of such events to promote the sport of...

Katharina Steinruck on the drama in Hamburg: “I had no chance”

Katharina Steinruck's fall at the Hamburg Marathon shows once again that not every race goes as planned, even for professionals. How does Katharina deal with this - and what was the story behind he...

The Coffee Run: Katharina Steinruck

For our second coffee run we visit Katharina Steinruck, the reigning German 10km road champion. Next up for her is the Hamburg Marathon, and she has set herself a very special goal.

Can Johannes Motschmann qualify for the European Championships?

Johannes Motschmann faces his greatest challenge at the 2024 Berlin Half Marathon: qualifying for the European Athletics Championships in Rome.

Hot asphalt in the capital: This is how the Berlin half marathon went

In Berlin, pretty much everyone who has a reputation in the German running scene was at the start. Which professionals were able to shine - and which ones got burned by the high speed and the warm ...

Creators in running: Pierce Townsend

Pierce Townsend is not just a photographer; he's a visual storyteller who brings a fresh perspective to sports and running photography. At a young age, he's already making waves in the industry, ...

Creators in Running: Lea Kurth

We had the chance to chat with Bern-based Lea Kurth, who has only been in the running business for what feels like 5 minutes, but in this short time she has already made a significant contributio...

The Coffee Run: Eugen Fink

In the opening episode, Sven accompanies Eugen Fink, the brains behind KRAFT Runners, on a run through Berlin-Mitte and the Tiergarten in Berlin. The starting point is the weight room, the new base...

Maximilian Thorwirth doesn't need a high-altitude training camp for the Olympics

During our Boston trip we met with professional runner Maximilian Thorwirth, who came to the USA for the indoor season. Max talks about his preparation in Monte Gordo, his decision against altitude...

New Balance Indoor Grand Prix in Boston – A spectacle of superlatives

A sold-out indoor track event in a runner's city, track and field stars and world record holders at the starting line and a hall designed to be the fastest track in the world. In short: the New Bal...

Creators in Running: Riley Wolff

We caught up with Riley Wolff, a Melbourne-based photographer, whose captivating work in running photography was a source of inspiration when we started más. From his early curiosity about cameras ...

Paris 2024: Ticket allocation has never been as hot as this time

In the marathon, the first qualifying period for the Summer Olympics expires in January. The cards were reshuffled at the Dubai Marathon. Will anything change in the current ranking? Photos: Fl...

Cross Country: From underdog to new source of excitement in running?

The European Championships in Brussels enchanted me and showed that cross country has great potential for excitement, stories and spectacle. Nevertheless, discipline hardly plays a role in most Eu...

Cross European Championships in Brussels: A muddy spectacle

In addition to a lot of mud, the European Cross Country Championships in Brussels had a lot more to offer: a challenging course, spectacular battles for position until the end and an exuberant atmo...

Valencia Marathon: Laura Hottenrott storms into a sensation

Quake in the German marathon scene: At the end of the competition season, the leaderboard was overturned again. The big surprise: Laura Hottenrott. Words: Agata Strausa Photos: Kai Heuser A...

Cross Country: The USA does this miles better

Cross country enjoys a completely different status in the USA than in Germany. What could and should Germany learn from the USA when it comes to cross country? We spoke to former college runner-tu...

Cross Country: Running beyond the limits

Cross Country is more than just a race over fields and hills - it is a tradition that combines endurance, tactics, duels and team spirit. A running format with a lot of potential, but unfortunately...

Hendrik Pfeiffer: “Even the race director warned me!”

German marathon professional Hendrik Pfeiffer caused a minor sensation with his performance at the New York City Marathon. He even temporarily took over the speed work in the legendary race. For hi...

For a clear statement in everyday life

The running watch or the white print of it on the wrist, the backpack full of running clothes and the new running shoes on the feet under the desk. Characteristics for a very special breed of people.

Embracing the monotony – why running needs more honesty

Sooner or later, all runners face similar challenges during preparation and competition. Your own experiences or the reports of others help you overcome this. The most important thing is: it has to...

Amanal Petros: “I would run with Kipchoge”

Amanal Petros has implemented his announcement of breaking his personal best at the Berlin Marathon. After 2:04:48 hours he crossed the finish line: new PB, new German record. We spoke to the 28-ye...

Berlin: A record that eclipses almost everything

The Berlin Marathon has lived up to its reputation as one of the fastest races in the world. But unlike in previous years, it was not a man who set a new world record - but a woman. Amanal Petros ...

Kipchoge before Berlin: “Nervousness is good!”

Berlin is known worldwide as a fast route. Marathon superstar Eliud Kipchoge set the world record in the German capital. The best of all time returns. Besides, who wants to run really fast? A brief...

Fabiane Meyer on setbacks and brilliant tricks for the last kilometers

Middle-distance professional Fabiane Meyer has been back in full training for a week. At the panel talk in Berlin, she looks back on her season, during which she also had to deal with disappointmen...

Lea Meyer: Hard training is relaxation for me

Lea Meyer had to cancel her starts at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Their season had started more successfully than ever before. But back problems slowed her down in the second...

Max Thorwirth: Don't be afraid of the mile!

Why is it always just a marathon? Professional runner Max Thorwirth wants to establish the mile as a competition route for everyone in Germany. With the help of a small team, he sets up the “New Ba...

New Balance Kö Meile: Bigger than the Olympics

The Königsallee in Düsseldorf is considered one of the most magnificent shopping streets in Germany. There were no bargains here on Sunday, but rather fast times over the mile distance. Race organi...

Looking forward to suffering: Ida-Sophie Hegemann's UTMB preparation

Ida-Sophie Hegemann ended up in trail running by chance and is now one of the best trail runners in the world. Her greatest success to date is winning the Transalpin Run three times in a row. We m...

Three stories from ambitious runners who go their own way

"Out run your echo" - Running is repetition: kilometer after kilometer, week after week, one month after the other. And what is it all for? Every runner has his or her own answer to the question. ...

Planning your day after training is just fun!

He has quit his job, university is over for now, and he can finally relax and train twice a day: young talent Noah Löser is enjoying the summer in Berlin. But things will soon move on for him: from...

DM Kassel: Just don't let anything burn

Hot, hotter, Kassel: The weekend of the German Athletics Championships was a real heat battle. Who kept a cool head? In which duels did the flames flare up? más. has the overview.

trail runners are just so down to earth and humble people

Former pro-cyclist turned trail runner a couple years ago, Christian Meier, just broke the tape for the very first time in a running event. We met the Canadian in his café "La Fabrica" in Girona to...

My mindset has completely changed

She always wanted to be a professional athlete, but not necessarily in running. Now Fabiane Meyer has become one - and at the age of 20 she is one of Germany's biggest young stars. Shortly before h...

On Track Night Paris: “You don’t see that often in Europe!”

At the “Fast 5000” running event in the French capital, amateurs and professionals got very close: runners were able to compete against each other in numerous races spread throughout the day. We w...

Karlsruhe in the rearview mirror: “That was just crazy!”

The Long Running Night in Karlsruhe is known for its unique atmosphere - and has lived up to its reputation as one of the best German running meetings in 2023. In the still very young track season,...

Marathon in under 2 hours, and what's next?

For many, the 2-hour mark is the last great milestone to break in running. In recent years, runners have been getting closer and closer to this barrier. But at what cost and does this development h...

Times don't appeal to me in a marathon

Sixth place in Hamburg. European champion Richard Ringer beat the Olympic standard for Paris 2024 with his time of 2:08:08. What's next for him and what drives him?

I'm in the favorite phase of my running life

Johannes Motschmann has decided to never give up on a marathon. So far, the Berliner has done it really hard - no matter how difficult the run was. With más he talks about his next goals and what i...

Hamburg Marathon: Where Olympic dreams come true

Bright sunshine, strong performances: there was a full marathon spectacle in Hamburg at the weekend. We were there and captured the atmosphere in pictures. But see for yourself. The European marath...

Boston Marathon - The mother of all marathons

Boston is the oldest annual marathon in the world, which is why it is also known as the mother of all marathons. The race is fully booked every year and 30,000 starters are admitted. Simply regist...

Berlin Half: Hot line-up, icecold game

At the Chilly, windy, loud and flashy: The Berlin Half is the first highlight of the year. The race on April 2nd delivered again: Germany’s capital has its own vibe.

Running as a team sport? "I didn't learn it any other way!"

Björn Menges meets Marco Prüfer, founder of Kiez Kaffee Kraft. Besides really good coffee, Marco's passion is running. He has run countless marathons. One of them has changed his life permanently.

Three Goosebumps Moments in Istanbul

At the European Championships in Turkey, the continent's best runners came together to compete on Istanbul's asphalt-grey indoor track. The championships took place in the Turkish capital Istanbul ...

8 stories from Feb 2023 that are good for the sport (or can be)

The running world is changing and there's a lot happening - we love that! Here are the highlights of February that we think deserve to be read, watched or listened to:

“I haven’t yet been able to show what I’m capable of.”

más.independent founder Sven Rudolph meets professional runner Christina Hering on a coffee talk through Berlin-Mitte. During the walk, the 800-meter star talks about crossroads, new beginnings and...

How the NB Indoor Grand Prix raised the bar

Boston is known for its prestigious marathon. But another event has just caught our attention there: The New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. The Running Experts team experienced the full magic of track ...

8 running related stories and news you might have missed in January 2023

The running world is changing and there's a lot happening - we love that! Here are the highlights of January that we think deserve to be read, watched or listened to.

What's wrong with running?

Running is one of the oldest sports and a people's sport. Running events are among the sporting events with the most participants. And yet, professional running is such a niche sport, gets hardly a...