The Soul Athlete

Doodles. Birds and coffee. That's it for today. #birds #coffee #doodling (hier: Aadorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4Ol_NKDWp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Doodles. Coffee and birds, because why not? #coffee #birds #doodling #fun (hier: Aadorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4MLQXKsgM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Doodles. #doodling #coffee #birds (hier: Aadorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl34_ubK9QD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#autumn arrived at #casa_ikigai, so @tanuckel and I went all in tonight for #fingerfoodmonday with #pumpkinsoup, #bellpepperterrine, #chestnuts and #onionpie. #mondaysrule #future #ikigai #soulfood #homemade #enjoy (hier: Kirchdorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF-PGavhkhv/?igshid=fsteguetxoxc

It's actually been a while since @tanuckel and I found the time for our #fingerfoodmonday, but we're still at it! Tonight with #homemade #wossnames topped with cherry tomatoes and figs. #ikigai #food #foodlove #cooking #kitchen #progress #future2.0 #newgoals #workafterwork (hier: Kirchdorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIPFmNBJD2/?igshid=1odr5jdsh9wrp

Oh my, I'm a little behind on this, but of course, #fingerfoodmonday did happen this week! This time, @tanuckel and I went with #stackbread in a #colourful variety. What bums me out a little is the fact that one of the used #omelettes has been my #masterpiece of the sort, but well. Worth it. #ikigai #future #workafterwork #newways #change #soulfood #homemade #kitchen (hier: Kirchdorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEnsAmQhage/?igshid=1mrea8lt7n99q

The two major keys to progress: consistency and management. Well then. 2020 has been a bit of a bummer so far, so let's focus on 2021. #triathlon #training #coaching #tricademy #imnotdoneyet #theworldiswife #overlandandsea #earlybird (hier: Kirchdorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEi0FOrBplU/?igshid=vmu5i0kh7na5

No words needed. Those who know, know. #thelastdance #runrig #forever #heartsofoldenglory #theyearsweshared #music #stirling #scotland https://www.instagram.com/p/CECdE7PhVvE/?igshid=14yalg6940t7q

So today's #fingerfoodmonday took place in a bit of a different #setting. Since @tanuckel and I are currently taking our #work on a small #tour, we spent the #evening at the #lagomaggiore. And the #chandelier, well... because we can. 😁 #ikigai #workfromeverywhere #adventure #travellingoffice #mondaysrule #newways #future (hier: Locarno, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEAUih4hd-M/?igshid=r45d1jeumt3v

The internet never forgets, but apparently, I do. Is it weird that I don't have any recollection of rain that day let alone EVEN PARTICIPATING in that race? 😳 Yet obviously, I did. Half-Challenge Barcelona 2013, one of my last races as pro athlete (so far 😁). #yikes #triathlon #challengefamily #backintheday #swim #bike #run #tricademy #coaching #imnotdoneyet #theworldiswide (hier: Calella Beach, Barcelona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDyJHyFhHht/?igshid=1cgl6dp090tky

So yesterday's #fingerfoodmonday was all about #spain and #tapas - just right for a wonderful Summer's evening with wonderful #company! #enjoy #soulfood #rioja #empanadas #jamón #patatasbravas @tanuckel @susannarickenbach #ikigai (hier: Kirchdorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDLbbkoBgzK/?igshid=1lw9lnmx87cx

So yesterday marked a very special #anniversary for me. Exactly 16 years ago, on July 25th 2004, I raced my first #ironman triathlon in #zurich at the age of 18 - the youngest #athlete in the field. 9:49:26,7 hours later I became the youngest #finisher, too - and set the rails for what is now my #life. #memories #stillpassionate #triathlon #training #racing #theworldiswide #imnotdoneyet #overlandandsea #runrig (hier: Landiwiese) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDGXhqABz7n/?igshid=6gwl5n9vakew

...and here they are! Some impressions from our second race of the "Back to the roots"-series. What a fantastic day we had in #Uster enjoying our wonderful sport to the fullest! Pictures by @tanuckel #racing #triathlon #coaching #tricademy #season2020 #fun #spirit #spiritoftriathlon #swimriderun (hier: Uster / Nieder-Uster) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDA9FPWBgeQ/?igshid=ghdu739b3z14

Thank the heavens this comes with instructions! 😂 (It says: Seasalt. Use: instead of cooking salt...) #nowords #funinthekitchen #whowouldhavethought (hier: Aadorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCyoVo7hhPb/?igshid=253i5a4dfbqv

So yeah, today one pic isn't gonna cut it because after a long day of #work and #training, I just had too much fun and went #nuts in the #kitchen. So today, our #workafterwork was pretty much #summer on a plate with #potatoes, #empanadas, #falafel and oven-baked, Italian #figs with #creamcheese, #balsamico and #honey. Gotta love #monday! #fingerfoodmonday #ikigai #change #future #plansandideas (hier: Kirchdorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCmAGQFB_fs/?igshid=1ow9hd9ohdd7

With most races cancelled or delayed, we decided to organize a small series of competitions for our #athletes. Small groups, within #safety_regulations but lots of #passion and #joy! On Sunday, July 5th, we kicked it off with a small #duathlon. Thank you so much for being a part! Pictures by @tanuckel #racing #season2020 #tricademy #coaching #triathlon #backtotheroots #letsdothis (hier: Aadorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCWHpj-hFr2/?igshid=1dwroqowcnbso

Yesterday's #fingerfoodmonday saw @tanuckel and myself enjoying some #mediterranean #wraps. Also, I spent my day in quiet #celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 85th #birthday, a man whose history, wisdom and empathy I deeply admire. #ikigai #soulfood #workafterwork #awareness #freetibet #onetibet (hier: Kirchdorf, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCU2-VTh2w_/?igshid=1a8u4ileduk1x