Between Ascension Day and new records

Lausitzer Seenland

While on Ascension Day we made a leisurely hike through Saxon Switzerland in the rain, on Saturday we went to try a record-breaking 50 km. Thursday May 13th, 2021, Bastei – Gamrig The original plan was longer but at some point we decided that 4h hiking in the rain would be enough. So we cut …

Another 60 km weekend

Schlossruine Schomberg - am 60 km Wochenende - at 60 km weekend

Actually, I was aiming for 75 km this weekend, but some tours are more strenuous than expected and plans are usually only there to be changed. So in the end it was a 60 km weekend, which I can be more than satisfied with. To achieve this, I was on the road again for three …

Endurance test, third degree

Goldsteinaussicht

Today was supposed to be a special day with a special challenge. A 22 km hike? No, that’s not a challenge anymore. Carrying about 6 kg on your back? I want to get used to it, with tendency to carry even a bit more. Over a thousand meters of altitude? That’s more like it. Keeping the heart rate below 160? That could be really difficult, or is good preparation everything?