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      🏃🏻‍♀️ 31 marathons, @wmmajors, Sahara, Everest, Antarct.
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      Only 20 minutes a week for a complete muscle worko Only 20 minutes a week for a complete muscle workout—how is that even possible? 💪 

With the revolutionary @tomfit_gesundheitstraining equipment, powered by AI, you can even measure your life expectancy based on your muscles. Intrigued? I had to try it myself! 

If you're in Zurich, head to tomfit.com to try it for free. And for my full review, check out askthemonsters.com. 

Swipe to the end to see my life expectancy, and when I will start to have some pain.

Big thanks to Julian, my coach for the day, who called this the real 'sound of love'! Chef @chefmaxmariola , your legacy is spreading far and wide—even in Switzerland! 🇨🇭 

Aiworkout | tomfit | sound of love | Zürich fitness | ai sport equipment | life expectancy 

#TomFit #AIWorkout #SoundOfLove #ZurichFitness"
      📏Do you know what tapering is? 🏆Because I' 📏Do you know what tapering is? 

🏆Because I'm the world champion of it! 

🛀Tapering means reducing your training load before a big event—like my 32th marathon, the Zürich marathon next Sunday. 

🫖 It helps your body recover while maintaining peak performance. For me, it means eating, sleeping, drinking water, herbal tea, no stress, not too much sport. 

🛜On top of that, I'm extending my internet detox to last all of Monday and Tuesday morning. No fast dopamine from news or social media—just calm. Studies show that unplugging boosts brainpower and clarity. 🧠

Next stop: Zürich Marathon. Tapered, detoxed, and ready to show the pavement who's boss. Stay tuned for the drama! 😅

#TaperTime #ZurichMarathon 

Zurich marathon | marathon prep | marathon preparation | marathon tips | tapering | Zürich | Zuerich marathon | run Zürich | maratona di Zurigo
      Celebrating the official launch of @materialistmag Celebrating the official launch of @materialistmagazin , Swiss Edition ! 🇨🇭✨ 

Prof. Felicitas Morhart's thought-provoking speech on happiness truly gave us something to reflect on—though I’m not convinced beauty surgeries are a key to joy 😁. @styleprofs 

An evening  filled with inspiration, gourmet delights, and an atmosphere buzzing with creativity. 🥂 

Cheers to an unforgettable evening and a bright future for this cool magazine

Thank you @elenasteness for the photos ! 

! #MaterialistSwissEdition #GourmetVibes #FoodForThought" 

Materialist | materialist Swiss edition | Swiss luxury | Swiss perfection | Swiss lunch | new in Switzerland
      Stepping into comfort and performance with the New Stepping into comfort and performance with the New Balance 1080s 🏃‍♂️✨ 

Tried these gems today at the @360connection showroom in Thalwil (Zurich)—hands down the most breathtaking location I've ever seen for a marketing agency! 

Posed in front of a giant, fake shoe that stole the spotlight in the showroom. Big thanks to @gadgetgubi for the photos and for making the invitation happen. 

🙌 #NewBalance1080 #RunningComfort #360Connection #ShoesThatInspire

Shoes that inspire | best marathon shoes | best training shoes | new balance | new balance 1080 | new balance new collection | running comfort | io corro
      No scrolling, just strolling! 🌿 Tomorrow is m No scrolling, just strolling! 

🌿 Tomorrow is my internet-free day, like every Monday. Who else is up for a digital detox? 

Photo: @thesunnylab 

Digital detox | Internet free | no news | no bad news | no WiFi | no scrolling | no social media | send me a letter | buy me coffee
      Italian lessons, anyone? Did you know 'jellyfish' Italian lessons, anyone?

Did you know 'jellyfish' translates to 'Medusa'? 🪼 

Channeling mythological vibes and swimming in style with @breitling and @arenainternational. 🐠✨

Breitling | breitlingsquad | endurance | pro endurance | watches for women | Arena | Arena swimming | Arena international | Arena planet water | Genève | le reserve | la reserve Genève | Swiss deluxe hotels | best pools | best pools in Switzerland | Nescens spa | solar eclipse | new moon | jelly fish 

Photos: @thesunnylab
      Just wrapped up a fabulous Pink Ribbon yoga class Just wrapped up a fabulous Pink Ribbon yoga class at Zurich Sihlcity—stretching, balancing, and proving that pink is _always_ in style 💕🧘‍♀️

Who knew warrior pose could help fight for a cause? Stretch, sweat, support—it’s all part of the fun. 💖 

Did you know @minoifit ? It cooperated with Pink Ribbon for this yoga collection. For every piece that is sold, CHF 5 are donated to cancer research. 

Photos : @claudio_thoma 

#YogaInPink #PinkRibbonPower #ZurichSihlcity"

Zurich sihlcity | yoga in pink | pink ribbon | pink ribbon power | pink ribbon yoga | best yoga in Zurich | sihlcity
      "3 weeks to Zurich Marathon! 🏃‍♀️ Here’ "3 weeks to Zurich Marathon! 🏃‍♀️ Here’s my prep journey in random snapshots: 

running like my life depends on it, gym sweat sessions, bending into yoga pretzels, swimming like a fish, a bloody hand from my _dramatic_ woodland tumble, and yes, meeting the friendliest dog mid-run 🐾. 

Training doesn’t have to be perfect or like a champion—it’s about enjoying the ride (and surviving it 😅). 

Stay tuned for the finish line glory—or chaos! 🏅 #ZurichMarathon #FunNotPerfect 

First photo: @gadgetgubi 

#RunningLife"

Zurich marathon | Zürich | Zürich marathon prep | marathon plan | run at 60 | fit after 60 | fun not perfect | running life | potus | Atlantic | atlantic leaks | running life | io corro | maratona
      Two rivers, two moods 🌊💧 La Jonction in Ge Two rivers, two moods 🌊💧 

La Jonction in Geneva is where the wild Rhône meets the calm Arve, and their waters just can't agree on a color—blue vs. beige, like a trendy home decor dilemma. Swipe to see nature's ultimate 'color clash' 🖌️

. #LaJonction #GenevaAdventures #pontdelajonction 

La jonction | pontdelajonction | Geneva tips | what to do in Geneva | best in Geneva
      🥇Congratulations @mujingakambundji for winning 🥇Congratulations @mujingakambundji for winning gold in the 60m sprint at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China!

This victory marks Mujinga 's second world indoor title in the 60m event. 

Dear Mujinga, sorry for stealing your picture, but you know I follow you and really love your posts, your trainings and your attitude. Such a great work, and so inspiring 💪😍

Nanjing | gold | 60m sprint | Mujiinga Kambundgji | gold medal |athletics | indoors | wm | back to top | Swiss sport
      🏊‍♀️Find me at the pool🏊‍♀️ A 🏊‍♀️Find me at the pool🏊‍♀️

 A tour to the fantastic spa area at @lareserve_geneve. 

Amazing gardens, mesmerizing pool area, many  fitness rooms with Technogym equipment or just  space. I spent a lot of time there in the last 3 days! 

#lareserve #lareservegeneva #bestspa #bestspainswitzerland #swissdeluxehotels #swissdeluxe #swisshotel @swissdeluxehotels 

First photo: @thesunnylab
      Sounds and animals at @lareserve_geneve - quiet an Sounds and animals at @lareserve_geneve - quiet and wild at the same time! 🧘‍♀️🐆😍

#lareserve #lareservegeneve #swissdeluxehotels #wildlife #zenlife
      Yes! I still have my @breitling watches (the bur Yes! 

I still have my @breitling watches (the burglars didn't get them), because when I travel I always wear them. Just in case 😍😍😍

Tomorrow it's Monday so it's my internet free day. Back on Tuesday when I'll be in Geneva, at @lareserve_geneve 

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      Friendship is more important than handbags 😁🥰

When we returned home from Korea, we found a sad surprise: our house has been burglarized.

I told Yvonne of @funkyforty, also because I felt maybe it was my fault, since I had shown on Instagram that we were away.  I was upset and thought I should close my account, and wanted to warn her not to show too much on stories. 

Soon later, Yvonne came to my door with some red roses. I think I almost kicked her out, as I was a bit confused by the events 😅

Yesterday Yvonne gave me coffee and chocolate, took these nice pictures in front of a bright painting she painted herself, and she really lifted me up. 

Thank you Yvonne! 

In the second photo, my favorite bracelet. I bought it at age 17, in Italy, with the money I saved from working the whole summer. The bracelet survived 5 burglaries. The thieves preferred to get my handbags 👜. 

In the last slide, a flip. When I do that, it means the good energy is back !
      One more from Seoul #seoul #seoulkorea🇰🇷 S One more from Seoul 

#seoul
#seoulkorea🇰🇷
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      This artistic portrait by @gadgetgubi is in a hila This artistic portrait by @gadgetgubi is in a hilarious chapter of "Ultramarathon Mom", by @holly.zimmermann. 

Get it on Amazon if you crave for adventures 😍🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Ultra| Ultramarathon | Sahara | Marathon des Sables | running adventure | bestseller
      Just ask ANY question to the love teacher! 😁 L Just ask ANY question to the love teacher! 😁

Love therapy 
All you need is love 
Amore 
Consigli d'amore 
Seoul 
Sud Corea 
South Korea
      One day late - but I've just seen this! I had to s One day late - but I've just seen this! I had to share it. 
Thank you @dagsmejan_sleepwear
      I had no idea that Seoul has its very own version I had no idea that Seoul has its very own version of a mini Great Wall of China—I just had to hike it!

The wall stretches 18 km around the modern city, with its oldest sections dating back to the 1300s, and features eight majestic city gates.

The breathtaking views from every angle made all the effort worth it (though the tempting coffee shops along the way didn’t hurt either!). 

The other hikers were quite entertaining—completely geared up, serious about sun protection, and using the most fascinating gadgets. One had me thinking it was a charging station, but it turned out to be something entirely different. Watch till the end to see what it was!

What a fabulous day☀️

Seoul City Wall Trail
Hanyangdoseong
Seoul 
#korea 
#visitseoul 
#swisstravelblogger
      Just impressions ❤️ 🇰🇷🇯🇵 (I think Just impressions ❤️ 🇰🇷🇯🇵
(I think the airport celebrity is the one singing this song)

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