ANNA-LENA.

Hi, I'm Anna-Lena. Sport has pretty much been with me my whole life. What I didn't expect: that running would one day be where I make more friends than at any party. And even more surprising — I actually enjoy intervals now.

THE BEGINNING.

Over a year ago I discovered Running Society through social media and Urban Sports Club. My first session: intervals in the English Garden with about 100 people. I probably inhaled more dust than oxygen, but had a great time regardless. My first impression: everyone here is remarkably cheerful — despite voluntarily doing intervals. I knew I'd have to come back.

MY THING.

I love the mix of community runs, tough training, and racing. And I find it motivating every single time to discover that with the right mindset and training, you're often capable of so much more than you first thought.

WHY RS.

A community that motivates without applying pressure — coaches who challenge and support in equal measure. Friendships that go well beyond running, varied routes and creative workouts. Someone always pulls you along when motivation takes a short holiday. And along the way you realise just how effective the training really is.

First it was a few easy runs — now I plan holidays around races.

ON THE ROAD.

SportScheck Half Marathon 2026 · Lake Garda Half Marathon 2027 · Hyrox in Rome, Hamburg, Karlsruhe, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. And at some point I definitely want to run a marathon again.

June 11, 2026