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Team
IWC Schaffhausen
Name(s) of senior educational facilities attended: Bernhard and Sylvia Mueller, Thayngen (SH), Switzerland What originally attracted
you to athletic endurance events? Why RAAM? To see what a person that started cycling at age 50 can achieve What sacrifices have you made to enable you to compete in RAAM? Less time for friends Race History (recent
events participation and results): Other sports (spectator
or participant) of interest: Your personal most cherished
athletic feat: Considering all sports, what were the events or outcomes that most impacted your life in both negative and positive manners? Who, above all is your greatest sporting inspiration? What is the largest
"life" obstacle you have overcome to compete in RAAM? When you first heard of RAAM did you ever think you would one day enter the race? 15 years ago I heard already about it - My first thought was I will do it alone with 40 years!!!!! What were your first thoughts when learning of RAAM? What preparation have
you employed to prepare for RAAM (in general terms): Ultimate Athletic Goal: Obstacle to reaching
your ultimate athletic goal: What intimidates you
most about RAAM? What attracts you the
most about RAAM? What special talents or do you possess outside of ultra marathon cycling? (i.e., concert pianist, stand up comedian, artist, other extreme sports, expert chef, hostage negotiator, etc. anything welcome) Please list all languages that you speak. German & English Do you feel your ultra
marathon abilities have peaked or the best is yet to come? Favorite quote, either
famous or not, that fuels your ambition: Are you willing and
able to be interviewed by various media representatives regarding
RAAM? No
Family status: Married, two children (3 and 7) Name(s) of senior educational
facilities attended: ETH Zurich, Switzerland What originally attracted you to athletic endurance events? To test your inner self Why RAAM? It's the most famous What sacrifices have
you made to enable you to compete in RAAM? Race History (recent
events participation and results): Other sports (spectator or participant) of interest: Parachuting (1700 jumps) Your personal most cherished athletic feat: Uhwiesen for Triathlon Ironman is the best Why: Considering all sports, what were the events or outcomes that most impacted your life in both negative and positive manners? Who, above all is your greatest sporting inspiration? Lance Armstrong What is the largest "life" obstacle you have overcome to compete in RAAM? When you first heard of RAAM did you ever think you would one day enter the race? No What were your first
thoughts when learning of RAAM? What preparation have you employed to prepare for RAAM (in general terms): Ultimate Athletic Goal: Obstacle to reaching your ultimate athletic goal: What intimidates you most about RAAM? Accident - the low temperatures in the mountains. What attracts you the most about RAAM? I like it hot! The Team Spirit What special talents or do you possess outside of ultra marathon cycling? There is more than only biking, paragliding Please list all languages that you speak. - German, English & French Do you feel your ultra marathon abilities have peaked or the best is yet to come? Favorite quote, either famous or not, that fuels your ambition: No pain - No gain - no power - never give up What would you like most to express to the world? Are you willing and able to be interviewed by various media representatives regarding RAAM? Yes
Name(s) of senior educational
facilities attended: What originally attracted you to athletic endurance events? Challenging your own body's limits Why RAAM? The most fascinating race of the planet What sacrifices have
you made to enable you to compete in RAAM? Race History (recent events participation and results): Other sports (spectator
or participant) of interest: Your personal most cherished athletic feat: Swiss Handball Championship Champion 1993 / Swiss Cup Holder 1999 Why: Considerring all sports, what were the events or outcomes that most impacted your life in both negative and positive manners? Positive: Leaving my family with 20 to play handball in Schaffhausen Who, above all is your greatest sporting inspiration? What is the largest
"life" obstacle you have overcome to compete in RAAM? When you first heard
of RAAM did you ever think you would one day enter the race? What preparation have
you employed to prepare for RAAM (in general terms): Ultimate Athletic Goal: get a RAAM 2005 - finishers jersey & reach our team goals Obstacle to reaching
your ultimate athletic goal: some miles to cycle and feet to climb What intimidates you most about RAAM? What attracts you the
most about RAAM? What special talents or do you possess outside of ultra marathon cycling? (i.e., concert pianist, stand up comedian, artist, other extreme sports, expert chef, hostage negotiator, etc. anything welcome) Please list all languages that you speak. German, English, French, Italian Do you feel your ultra
marathon abilities have peaked or the best is yet to come? Favorite quote, either
famous or not, that fuels your ambition: What would you like
most to express to the world? Are you willing and
able to be interviewed by various media representatives regarding
RAAM?
What originally attracted
you to athletic endurance events? Why RAAM? Other sports as participant
or spectator What is your personal
most cherished athletic feat, and why? Considering all sports,
what were the events or outcomes that most impacted your life in both
negative and positive manners? Who, above all, is your
greatest sporting inspiration? Why? When you first heard
of RAAM, did you ever think you would one day enter the race? What
were your first thoughts after learning about RAAM? What is your ultimate
athletic goal? What is the obstacle
in the way of you reaching your ultimate athletic goal? What attracts you most
to RAAM? Do you feel that your
ultra marathon abilities have peaked, or is the best yet to come? |
