June 17th, 2013 by perbittner
What did I said….. time to race hard again. I had a great weekend in 70.3 Berlin with an amazing race. The swim was not my best but I managed a gap of 1:30min to the leaders. After the swim it was time to show what I and my P5 cervélo can ride. From the beginning I pushed the pace really hard. The gap getting smaller and I catched the group in front of me after 30k. Now I was 2nd and Micha Raelert with a 4min lead in front. I pushed alone the pace and the guys behind me got dropped. I now there are a few fast runners behind me so I pushed even harder. Just Micha Göhner catched me by 85k. With a 2:07h and the third fastest bike split I am very happy. Now the battle for 2nd and 3rd starts between Göhner and me. After an taff ride it was hard to find your running legs. Göhner and me went the first 15k together with a few attacks. After 17k I got no more energy to hold the pace and I got dropped. I am very happy with my podium in 70.3 Berlin. More important for me is my strong bike part.
Pictures by Ingo Kutsche
Cheers for all the support at home and in Berlin.
Results
Men
1. Michael Raelert (GER) 3:46:56
2. Michael Göhner (GER) 3:51:30
3. Per Bittner (GER) 3:52:14
4. Christian Prochnow (GER) 3:55:47
5. Dorian Wagner (GER) 3:55:55
6. Christian Ritter (GER) 3:57:46
7. Anton Blokhin (UKR) 4:00:58
8. James Third (GBR) 4:01:27
9. George Bjälkemo (SWE) 4:02:34
10. Antony Costes (FRA) 4:03:51
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June 12th, 2013 by perbittner
After an dissapointed race at 70.3 Mallorca and a little injury I am 100% back in training since 4weeks. This weekend will be the last test befor IM Frankfurt. 70.3 Berlin will be the first time in Berlin so it will be interesting to race there. The swim course is in the river called Spree, the bike course will be on a former airfield and the running course will be also on the former airfield. The bike course is very technical and flat. A lot of good german pros will race there like Michael Raelert, Dorian Wagner and Christian Ritter.
Time to race hard again!
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May 9th, 2013 by perbittner
After my last race IM Melbourne and 2 months of no racing it is time to gear up and race again. This coming Saturday Ironman 70.3 Mallorca will be held for the 3th time and again it’s the kick off race for the European season. That normaly means a high quality field, lots of fast guys will be ready to dick deep and go for the title. It’s a packed field among the Pro men. My preparations have been going well and I will definitely try my up most best, to be in the front with these fast guys!
The swim will be a one loop swim in the sea and wetsuits will be allowed. The bike course is a beautiful one, with an 8k hill up to” Lluc”, the further course is flat and fast. The wind and warm conditions could make it thougher then expected. The runcourse will see a 3 lap course partly besides the scenery beach of Alcudia.
I’m racing some half distance races in my preperations for my next highlight IM Frankfurt. The big day will be on July 7th, so until then, there many weeks for my further preparations. I’m very looking forward to the upcoming races, that will hopefully bring me in to the shape, I will need for a good race in Frankfurt. I do hope to perform well in the next upcoming races, please keep your fingers crossed, I hope to score some extra points for Kona, that would be awesome!
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March 30th, 2013 by perbittner
Now IM Melbourne is also history and I am already back in Germany. This race was a taff one. The condition wasn t the best but you can t change it.
It is always special to swim in the ocean. I couldn’t t see anything so I tried to catch the feet in front of me. I got of the water with the main pack. The bike starts with strong head wind but I could hold a small gap to the leaders. After 100k I got problems to hold the pace. The last 45k we got tail wind but it was also hard to hold the pace high. 11th place I got off the bike. I had a good felling for the run and it was hard to push the pace not to hard for the first 20ks. After 30k is getting hard for everyone. I catched a few more guys during the last ks and I finished 6th. I was very happy about the my race and the points for kona.
Thanks everyone for supporting me during my journey.
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March 19th, 2013 by perbittner
After an good start in the saison with the race in abu dhabi it is time for the next race. I will leave Mooloolaba on Wednesday for IM Melbourne. A short look at the pro startlist and you know it will be a hard race. Every one wants the big points for Kona. I had a good time in Australia so far. You can find really good trainings condition here on the sunshinecoast and I feel ready to race again. It is a flat and fast course with a one way marathon what will be interesting. I got number 13 what is a good sign for me. I am looking for a top 8 result in this high class field what means good point and some cash.
Looking forward to race in Melbourne and hopefully I got a safe trip there.
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March 8th, 2013 by perbittner
Where can I start. Its began with a long journey and when arrived in abu dhabi I was really impressed about the city. Here is everything a bit bigger, this counts also for the race. It starts with a 2lap swim in the ocean. After my first lap I lost the contact to leading group but I hold a 30sec gap. With a fast T1 and a fast ride I try to catch the first guys but I doesn’t got the first boys. I just catch some boys from the first group. At the formula 1 course, macca came from behind I and I try to fallow him. After 20k with macca I must found my own pace. The last 20k was really hard and I just want get off the bike. During my run I felt the head even more. I used every aid station for nutrition and cool down the body. I doesn’t felt realy good during the run but I got the 3th fastest run split of the day. I got a good start in the saison with my 7th place.
Now I am sitting in mooloolaba to prepare for IM Melbourne. I had a terrible journey to Australia but now I fell really comfortable here.
Cheers Per
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February 28th, 2013 by perbittner
Its race time. Iam still in abu dhabi and sitting in my hotel. The work for today is done. This Saturday will my kick off for the saison with the abu dhabi triathlon. Its my first time here and I must say it is very impressive to be here. Its not easy to cool down when half of the bests athletes want to kick some asses this weekend. But I try to keep cool. I had a good preparation so far and it is time to show that.
Cheers Per
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December 23rd, 2012 by perbittner
Just before the winter arrived in my hometown Leipzig the camp starts at Mallorca. 2 weeks of training was perfekt at the beautiful place Porto Colom. The weather was very good and I was still in a good shape. The main goal was to improve our endurance but also some quality seshs for the early start in 2013. We could work very well in all three disciplines. Thanks to Diana, Jo, Markus, David and our host Roman. Now it is time to fly back right before Christmas. I don’t want to miss Santa Claus.
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November 18th, 2012 by perbittner
Now I am alreday back in all day routine since 4 weeks. What happened ??? After my last race in Barcelona, I had some problems with my legs… do not know if I should call it injury, but it caused quite a lot of pain, so I used my break to get back in a healthy mood, and hopefully it worked out that way. 2012 was a year, I would´ not like to miss , and indeed I am concerned that 2013 can get even better. Why ??? Because I would like to start in Hawaii 2013… We can call it a huge step !!! According to Kris Gemmel “A journey of 1000 steps begins with a single step” In my opinion I have done quite a lot of steps my entirely life and now I cannot wait anymore, to get to hear the signal of the pirate canone
“GUYS YOU ARE ON”
Respect of the race… is the right mood, but being afraid no way,
So now I have to improve my training and afterwards get qualified for Kona as soon as possible. My race shedule is not defined at the moment, but the main goal will be collecting points, point, points in Ironman and 70.3 Ironman races.
cheers per
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October 3rd, 2012 by perbittner
After an rainy Saturday, I was glad to hear no rain Sunday morning.
The sea was a little nervous, which probably reflected the mood of the field. Everyone was excited about the start. The front has build up from 4-5 people. With eye contact, I swam in the second group. After the swim, I had 1:30 minutes behind the leaders. My goal was, as soon as possible to close the gap. After 30km I could ascend to the first set and I took the lead. The group did very well, but after 140km we were overtaken by a few athletes from behind. At this time also the later second placed overflown us. From there it was no longer around and the pace was slightly abducted. In the chase group with 6-8 other athletes we reached T2. After a quick exchangea 5 man group and me tryed to catch the leader. Till 20k we worked together from then on, I had problem with my knee and thigh muscles. My run changed from streching up to 4:00 min pace. The last 10k were a little better, so I turned back on the third after an hard fight.
Of course I was there to win but after the problems during the race happy with 3rd.
Thus, long distance, you never know what is coming and it can change everything in every minute. After a long, hard but successful season, I’m happy with a few weeks of rest.
cheers Per
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