Erbe Run 2025: A Sunny 10k Through Tübingen’s Old Town
This definitely wasn't my first race where I arrived at the starting line just in the nick of time. But having it in my hometown of Tübingen and running it for the fourth time definitely plays into my procrastination habit. With all my other races being a first, I always had a buffer "just in case." But for this one, I found myself waiting at home, slowly getting ready until it was time to rush and cycle downhill to the starting line.
Even though the ride takes only ten minutes, I was still cutting it close. Luckily, I had enough time to run a few hundred meters to warm up and join the very back of the pack. Being towards the end and with the route having some narrow parts through the Old Town, the field stayed crowded, which ensured I didn't start too fast and was properly warmed up before I could really get going.
My training leading up to this event had been pretty spotty, and I only became more disciplined in the last couple of weeks. After all, a half marathon is waiting for me in October. But given the warm weather, I didn't want to push myself too hard. While the trees were already putting on their autumn colors, summer temperatures had made a comeback, making a hard effort difficult to sustain. So I preferred to enjoy this run instead of aiming for a new personal best. And it was indeed fun! The warm weather had brought out a lot more spectators than in previous years, which made for a great atmosphere.
I was especially thankful that it became cloudier for the final lap through Tübingen's Old Town. The cooler temperatures made the final stretch much more manageable. The race definitely showed me that I still have some work to do if I want to enjoy running my upcoming half marathon in Munich. Of all the races I've run in Tübingen, this was the one with the slowest pace, which is definitely an extra motivator to be more disciplined with my training.
Even though the ride takes only ten minutes, I was still cutting it close. Luckily, I had enough time to run a few hundred meters to warm up and join the very back of the pack. Being towards the end and with the route having some narrow parts through the Old Town, the field stayed crowded, which ensured I didn't start too fast and was properly warmed up before I could really get going.
My training leading up to this event had been pretty spotty, and I only became more disciplined in the last couple of weeks. After all, a half marathon is waiting for me in October. But given the warm weather, I didn't want to push myself too hard. While the trees were already putting on their autumn colors, summer temperatures had made a comeback, making a hard effort difficult to sustain. So I preferred to enjoy this run instead of aiming for a new personal best. And it was indeed fun! The warm weather had brought out a lot more spectators than in previous years, which made for a great atmosphere.
I was especially thankful that it became cloudier for the final lap through Tübingen's Old Town. The cooler temperatures made the final stretch much more manageable. The race definitely showed me that I still have some work to do if I want to enjoy running my upcoming half marathon in Munich. Of all the races I've run in Tübingen, this was the one with the slowest pace, which is definitely an extra motivator to be more disciplined with my training.
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