A top-class panel around the Swiss ex-professional runner and record holder, Olympic silver medalist and European indoor champion will provide valuable tips for all sports enthusiasts on January 23, 2020 at the Oberbank Donau Forum.
Whether together in a relay or solo in a quarter marathon, on the way on the half course or even over the entire distance of 42.195 kilometers - the right preparation is the basis for every successful participation in an exceptional experience like the competitions of the Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon. No one knows this better than the top panel of experts at this year's kick-off event, who, at the invitation of the Linz Marathon organizers, will impart valuable experience, advice and tips.
The focus of the top-class live talk will be in-depth knowledge for training and running, sports medicine know-how, the compatibility of work and sport and, of course, tips on the route of the Linz Marathon. This year, the organizers have once again succeeded in bringing a world-class athlete to Linz as a star guest. Markus Ryffel, the Olympic silver medalist over 5,000m in Los Angeles in 1984 and European indoor champion over 3,000m in 1978 and 1979, is still the Swiss record holder over 3,000m and 5,000m!
Currently, the Bernese "marathon man" offers amateur athletes professional support in running camps and with training programs in Europe and Africa in preparation for athletic goals, organizes guided running trips to international marathons and also organizes runs himself in Switzerland with his company. "Through the ups and downs of my career in elite sports, I have long experienced first-hand what matters in training. Today I would like to pass on this knowledge and, as at the Linz Marathon Kick Off Event, get in touch with runners so that they can reach their goals optimally prepared," Markus Ryffel is already looking forward to his visit to Linz.
The other experts of the evening
Gerhard Hartmann | The former Austrian record holder in the marathon is a much sought-after running coach and seminar leader and the personal running coach of Oberbank Linz.
Bernadette Schuster | The Upper Austrian parade athlete and 2017 European Cross participant was also winner of the Wings for Life World Run in Austria 2015 / 15th place worldwide, state champion (2015 HM), and has already won 7 x bronze at Austrian championships as well as 20 state championship titles.
Dr. Harald Schrenk MBA | In his main job Managing Director of Cideon GmbH, the enthusiastic runner and pacemaker of the Linz Danube Marathon was, among other things, also a participant in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.
MR Dr. Alfred Fridrik | The well-known and popular sports physician from Leonding is a member of the athletics and triathlon associations and is himself an active runner and triathlete. ORF OÖ sports commentator Dennis Bankowsky will lead through the evening.
Kick-Off for the 19th Oberbank Linz Danube Marathon
Oberbank Donau Forum, Untere Donaulände 28, 4020 Linz
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 6:30 p.m., free admission
Register now at linzmarathon@liva.linz.at
