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...