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

Laura Hottenrott:

Olympian 2024 Paris
World Championships silver medalist in mountain running (team) 2023
World Championships bronze medalist in half marathon (team) 202

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

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

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

Florian Bremm:

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

Cordula Lassacher:

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

Eva Dieterich:

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

Niklas Buchholz:

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

Question 2

What is your current personal best time?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

Marathon: 2:05:46 h

Laura Hottenrott:

Marathon: 2:24,32 h

Johannes Motschmann:

Marathon: 2:10:39 h

Maximilian Thorwirth:

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

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

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

Florian Bremm:

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

Niklas Buchholz:

Steeplechase: 8:23.27 min

Eva Dieterich:

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

Cordula Lassacher:

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

Question 3

Who is your main sponsor?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

Asics

Laura Hottenrott:

Asics

Johannes Motschmann:

Adidas

Maximilan Thorwirth:

New Balance

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

New Balance

Florian Bremm:

ON

Niklas Buchholz:

-

Eva Dieterich:

Puma

Cordula Lassacher:

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

Laura Hottenrott:

3-4 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

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

2-3 times per week

Florian Bremm:

4 times per week

Niklas Buchholz:

4 times per week

Eva Dieterich:

2 times per week

Cordula Lassacher:

3-4 times per week

Question 5

What is your favorite pair of running shoes?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

Asics Superblast 2

Laura Hottenrott:

Asics Novablast

Johannes Motschmann:

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

Maximilan Thorwirth:

NB 1080

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

New Balance 1080

Florian Bremm:

ON Cloudeclipse

Niklas Buchholz:

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite 3

Eva Dieterich:

Puma Deviate Nitro Elite

Cordula Lassacher:

New Balance Elite v4

Question 6

What is your favorite training session?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

30k progressive run up to marathon pace

Laura Hottenrott:

Tempo run

Johannes Motschmann:

Long run

Maximilian Thorwirth:

3x1000m hard with 3-4 min rest

Vera Bertemes-Hoffmann:

20x400m threshold

Florian Bremm:

25x400m threshold with 30" jog recovery

Niklas Buchholz:

10x1000m threshold

Eva Dieterich:

Long tempo runs on the road

Cordula Lassacher:

20x400m

Question 7

What is your biggest career goal?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

Top 8 at a World Championship or the Olympic Games.

Laura Hottenrott:

Olympic Games LA 2028 in the marathon and the UTMB someday.

Johannes Motschmann:

Push myself to the absolute limit!

Maximilian Thorwirth:

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.

Florian Bremm:

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

Niklas Buchholz:

Olympic participation.

Eva Dieterich:

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

Cordula Lassacher:

Compete in more international championships!

Question 8

Why do you recommend Exakt Health?

Accepted Answer

Richard Ringer:

With my experience, I have learned many different exercises. The Exakt 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.

Laura Hottenrott:

Exakt is based on scientific research and provides well-founded recommendations and guidance for exercises and training. The app keeps you motivated to stay on track and manage injury issues independently and sustainably. You can tailor the app to fit your schedule and lifestyle.

Johannes Motschmann:

Consistent training and injury-free preparation are the most important factors for long-term success. Exakt 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 is your perfect all-around companion for that!

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.

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.

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.

Eva Dieterich:

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.

Cordula Lassacher:

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