Question 1

What are your biggest achievements?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

12th place, Olympic Games Marathon 2024
European Marathon Champion 2022
14th place, World Championships 5000m 2015

Cordula Lassacher:

Austrian U20 record, 10,000m
Austrian U23 record, 10km road race
27th place, U23 European Cross Country Championships

Eva Dietrich:

Competed in the European Championships, Rome 2024
German Champion 10,000m 2024
4th place on the all-time German best list after my half marathon in Valencia 2023

Florian Bremm:

Competed in the European Championships, Rome (5000m)
13:11 over 5000m
German Champion 5000m, Kassel

Johannes Motschmann:

4th fastest German half marathon time (61:03)
9th place, London Marathon
European Championship silver medal, team marathon

Maximilian Thorwirth:

8th place, World Indoor Championships 2022 (3000m)
2x German Indoor Champion 3000m
World Championship participant 2022

Niklas Buchholz:

14th place, European Championships 2022 (3000m steeplechase)
3rd place, German Championships steeplechase 2023/2024
PB 3000m steeplechase: 8:23

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

Olympian 2024
Universiade silver medalist 2023
8th place, European Indoor Championships 2023

Question 2

What is your current personal best time?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

Marathon: 2:05:46 h

Cordula Lassacher:

10K road race: 34:28 min
5000m: 16:33.49 min
10,000m: 34:57.60 min

Eva Dietrich:

Half Marathon: 1:08:26 h
10K road race: 31:48 min
10,000m: 31:56.58 min

Florian Bremm:

3000m: 7:39.01 min (indoor)
5000m: 13:11.87 min

Johannes Motschmann:

Marathon: 2:10:39 h

Maximilian Thorwirth:

5000m: 13:10.50 min
3000m: 7:38.14 min

Niklas Buchholz:

Steeplechase: 8:23.27 min

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

1500m: 4:05.92 min (NR)
800m: 2:03.04 min

Question 3

Who is your main sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

Asics

Cordula Lassacher:

New Balance

Eva Dietrich:

Puma

Florian Bremm:

ON

Joahnnes Motschmann:

Adidas

Maximilan Thorwirth:

New Balance

Niklas Buchholz:

-

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

New Balance

Question 4

How often do you do strength and mobility training per week?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

2-3 times per week + daily stretching

Cordula Lassacher:

3-4 times per week

Eva Dietrich:

2 times per week

Florian Bremm:

4 times per week

Johannes Motschmann:

Almost daily for 5-10 minutes before each training session, 1-2 times per week for 20 minutes

Maximilian Thorwirth:

4-5 times per week

Niklas Buchholz:

4 times per week

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

2-3 times per week

Question 5

What is your favorite pair of running shoes?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

Asics Superblast 2

Cordula Lassacher:

New Balance Elite v4

Eva Dietrich:

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite

Florian Bremm:

ON Cloudeclipse

Joahnnes Motschmann:

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Maximilan Thorwirth:

NB 1080

Niklas Buchholz:

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

New Balance 1080

Question 6

What is your favorite training session?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

30k progressive run up to marathon pace

Cordula Lassacher:

20x400m

Eva Dietrich:

Long tempo runs on the road

Florian Bremm:

25x400m threshold with 30" jog recovery

Johannes Motschmann:

Long run

Maximilian Thorwirth:

3x1000m hard with 3-4 min rest

Niklas Buchholz:

10x1000m threshold

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

20x400m threshold

Question 7

What is your biggest career goal?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

Top 8 at a World Championship or the Olympic Games.

Cordula Lassacher:

Compete in more international championships!

Eva Dietrich:

Participate in the Olympic Games and run the New York and London Marathons.

Florian Bremm:

Reach the Olympic final in the 5000 meters at the 2028 Games in LA.

Johannes Motschmann:

Push myself to the absolute limit!

Maximilian Thorwirth:

Olympic participation.

Niklas Buchholz:

Olympic participation.

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

Competing in the Olympics was a huge goal. Getting closer to 4:00 in the 1500 meters is still a dream.

Question 8

Why do you recommend Exakt Health?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

With my experience, I have learned many different exercises. The Exakt Health app provides exactly the right exercises that runners need to prepare their bodies for running and stay injury-free. Additionally, the app offers a wealth of background information, especially on injury-related issues, that runners can rely on.

Cordula Lassacher:

Exakt Health is an all-in-one package for runners – more energy, fewer aches, faster recovery – simply everything that makes running more enjoyable!

Eva Dietrich:

Because the app makes it much easier to stay motivated and consistently integrate stability and mobility exercises into training. Plus, it provides easy access to professional plans for many common running injuries.

Florian Bremm:

No prior knowledge is needed, as the app guides you step by step through the training. It provides a reasonable time frame and daily reminders, making it easy to stay on track.

Johannes Motschmann:

Consistent training and injury-free preparation are the most important factors for long-term success. Exakt Health is the perfect platform to conveniently treat and prevent running injuries from home, anytime.

Maximilian Thorwirth:

Nothing is more important than reaching the start line healthy – and Exakt Health is your perfect all-around companion for that!

Niklas Buchholz:

As a runner, you should always be actively aware of your body to identify and address weaknesses and issues. Exakt supports you on this journey and helps you stay on track.

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

Exakt is great as a complement to running – super easy to follow, convenient from home, and it helps you focus on the little things that make a big difference.