Elbtunnel marathon

Thanks to my friend J.R. it was a very nice marathon. He paced me during the first half of the race with lap times differing by a few seconds. Thanks a lot.



In the end I finished in 3:37 h, very good for a January marathon.

48 laps to count

My boss told me to see a hairdresser, so I went and he convinced me of some extensions.



By the way, I am leaving in 4 hours to take a train to Hamburg where I will take part in the Elbtunnelmarathon. It´s a nice familiar marathon 48 laps in the historic tunnel of Hamburg.

Ski vacation

Astrid and me went skiing to La Plagne in France over New Year. Find some snapshots here of the fine french architecture. It shows our apartment complex in La Plagne Bellecote.



It was quite cold, but only weak winds and a lot of sun. After some fresh snow on the second day we had wonderful conditions.



The ski resort offers nice views on the majestic Mont Blanc. Maybe one day I´ll be able to return for this event.



Here a glance through my red sun glasses. :)



New Years Eve was celebrated on a mountain hut with the Skiclub Fritzlar.



The magic first minutes of 2009.



I wish all of you a happy New Year!!!