What’s your workout philosophy? 
Listen to your mind and body. On the one hand, I am an athlete who trains very hard, disciplined and purposefully. But there is also the adventurer in me - driven by the search for the wilderness, the real mountain moments, the sunrises and sunsets. I try to combine and satisfy both parts every day. Because it's not just about training the athlete hard and pushing the body further, but also about strengthening the mind: with adventures that are really fun and fulfilling, memories that stay, where pace and meters/km are purely secondary. My philosophy follows my life motto: dream and dare. Because it's about dreaming big and subordinating everything to aim that goal. It's about doing things with passion and dedication, enjoying what you do and having the absolute will to achieve your dreams and goals. 

What do you bring for ultra-running adventures/races?
A lot of passion! For me, ultra running is much more than just a sport - it's a metaphor for life. Let's think about the altitude profile of our next competition - all the ups and downs, peaks and valleys - they symbolize life itself! And that's why I simply put all my will, all my enthusiasm, all my passion and energy into every training session, competition or adventure. Because that's what it's all about. All in or nothing.