Friedemann Hecke runs for the silver medal at the 24-hour run in Gotha!

Friedemann Hecke runs for the silver medal at the 24-hour run in Gotha!

in Gotha the German championship in the 24-hour run took place last weekend, an event that attracted numerous athletes and spectators. VfL Ostelsheim sent Friedemann Hecke into the race, which was back in shape after an injury -related dry spell. Earlier problems with the rear thigh muscles seemed forgotten when he improved two weeks before the competition and decided to start. On June 15, 2025, while the temperatures fluctuated by a pleasant 20 degrees, Hecke competed next to 112 other runners to take the endurance test.

an exciting race over 24 hours

The route in the Gotha Schlosspark was about 1.342 kilometers long and had a height difference of 10 meters. The starters started with a dedicated starting shot at 10 a.m. Hecke quickly found his rhythm and covered an impressive 50 kilometers in the first six hours, and he ran at a speed of 7 minutes per kilometer. During the half -time break, after 12 hours, he was in a strong third place in the M60 age group with 94 kilometers.

The challenges of the race ran greater. After 13 hours, Hecke even improved to second place and was able to work out a lead of three rounds. But the weather had different plans: 90 minutes before the end started heavy rain, which made the conditions considerably more difficult. Despite these adversity, Hecke took a short 15-minute break to recharge your batteries. This strategic train made it possible for him to keep his lead and finally get the silver medal.

sustainable successes for the LG Ultralauf

The LG Ultralauf was also strongly represented. With an outstanding team of 12 men and 5 women, the club put one of the strongest teams and thus secured second place in the team classification of the German championship. A total of over 150 participants went on the track, with the athletes of the LG ultra -run performing considerable performances, such as the total route of 498.229 kilometers in women and 633.264 kilometers in men.

In addition, Eike Kleiner was surprisingly runner -up with a new personal best of 229.475 kilometers. The surprises continued when the LG Ultralauf also took care of the first Bundesliga and the day's victory of the season and cited the table.

look into the future

for Friedemann Hecke the M65 class next year, where he will compete in Delmenhorst. The 24-hour run is more than just a competition-it is a real matter of head and a challenge for body and mind. The last German championship has once again shown that endurance and willpower are rewarded, be it at records or medals. And with the next competition in Delmenhorst on June 28, 2025, the ultra -ups are moving.

The championship in the 24-hour run took place in 2025 for the second time. The competition, which was first taken to the official agenda of the German Athletics Championships in 2019, shows how much this demanding discipline has established itself. The interest and the number of participants speak for themselves and awaken anticipation for upcoming events.

The 24-hour run is the ultimate goal for many runners who want to explore their limits within a day. The current championship sets new standards and the success of Friedemann Hecke is an inspiring story of fighting spirit and perseverance.