Andreas and Martin mainly partic­i­pate in triathlons in the surrounding area, such as the Erbach Triathlon, VR Triathlon Lauingen, and Allgäu Triathlon. Andreas got goose­bumps at Chal­lenge Roth, the world’s largest long-distance triathlon, where thou­sands of people stand eagerly on the bridge early in the morning, the whole district cheers them on, and all athletes are warmly welcomed. The two receive great support from their sports club, SV Sulmetingen, which provides its triath­letes with indi­vidual training.

Training is always

Training must be inte­grated into everyday life, and it’s best to start right at your front door. It’s normal for Andreas to cycle to work in Laupheim on a regular basis. Our region offers great bike paths, well devel­oped and every­thing your heart desires, flat along the Danube, hilly in the Swabian Alb. He starts training six months before the compe­ti­tion – with a training plan – and in the peak phase, he trains for about 10-15 hours per week! For Andreas, it’s also impor­tant that profes­sionals and amateur athletes have the same condi­tions in triathlons, such as the terrain and the weather. And that the profes­sionals are so approach­able that you can start with them and exchange a few words with them in the tran­si­tion zone and after the compe­ti­tion.

Profes­sionals and amateur athletes compete on the same terrain and under the same condi­tions.

Andreas Glaser, Lead Buyer

Speaking of tran­si­tion zones – another chal­lenge, because time is ticking… Speed and preci­sion are key here! Where did you park your bike? Ideally, your cycling shoes are already clipped into the bike. Simple things like putting on socks suddenly become compli­cated when your heart rate is 180 and all the blood is in your legs after the swim. The tran­si­tion can be done in 15-20 seconds, respect!

Training is also about time manage­ment. “You train when you have time, not when you feel fit,” says Martin, father of four chil­dren. He goes running when it’s bedtime for the kids. On average, he does 6 – 7 hours of targeted training per week, auto­mat­i­cally more in the spring, because that’s when you’re drawn outside into the fresh air, and exer­cise is part of the Dangel­mayr family’s lifestyle anyway.

A triathlon is like a mini vaca­tion.

Martin Dangel­mayr, Design Engi­neer

Perhaps it’s genetic, because neither Andreas nor Martin follow a specific diet before their compe­ti­tions; they just eat normally. “Of course, there’s always room for improve­ment,” jokes Martin, because ulti­mately, you don’t want to risk injury. Fingers crossed that both colleagues have been spared so far, and we’re keeping our fingers crossed that it stays that way!