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Sven Haiges
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Join me on a journey through the world of tech and fitness. Expect tech insights, personal reflections, and plenty of running, cycling, and calisthenics. Oh, and don't forget the sauna recovery!
From optimizing blog posts to coding, AI is everywhere. But blindly trusting it can be risky.

Stay ahead. Read. Question.

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#AIChallenge #MentalFitness #CriticalThinking
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Trail, obstacle, city race—or lakeside night run? See which event I ranked #1 in my 2025 running season. Full story now live on the blog. #running #ocr #trail #experiences #2025 #recap

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November 12, 2025 at 6:15 AM
In a market flooded with influencer-driven supplement sales, a healthy dose of skepticism is required.

#TechAndWellness #FitnessHacks #EvidenceBased

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November 5, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Attention runners! 👟 I've just shared my tried and true running gear recommendations on the blog, including a smartwatch, bone-conducting headphones, and a surprising nasal breathing aid. Head over and share your own running gear secrets in the comments!
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October 29, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Gift guide season: sharing my favorite cycling gear (affiliate-link free!) What should I add to my setup?

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October 22, 2025 at 5:31 AM
My year without alcohol is officially complete! From pre-Oktoberfest 2024 to now, here are the biggest changes I've seen in my sleep, energy, and sports performance. Read all about it in my new blog post.
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#DryLife #Health #Oktoberfest
October 15, 2025 at 5:45 AM
🚲 Two years, 33 km each way, and I’m still smiling. Here are the seven habits that keep my bike commute safe and fun.
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#BikeToWork #MunichCycling
October 8, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Plot twist: Our 'failed' attempt at hiking all the way up Zugspitze turned into our best adventure yet. Sometimes knowing when to pivot is the real victory 🚡⛰️

Full story on the blog
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#hiking #zugspitze #adventure
October 1, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Happy Runners after the Tegernsee Lauf 2025 - looks foggy on the image, but large parts have been beautifully sunny. Epic views of Lake Tegernsee, cheering crowds, plus I followed up with #sauna at Monte Mare Tegernsee - epic is what describes it best. #running #bavaria
September 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The scariest part of Ninja Days 2025 wasn't the 2m height - it was trusting myself to make that first jump 🦘 Full blog post about conquering fears (and face-planting a lot) at Munich Airport
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#NinjaDays2025 #ConquerYourFears
September 24, 2025 at 5:13 AM
My dad used to have to change money and get checked at the border just to visit France. Now? I just bike across the Alps. It's a small thing, but it's a big deal. New blog post on why I'm feeling more European than ever, thanks to the EU.

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#EuropeanUnion #EU
September 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Want a training plan tailored to YOU? I'm using an AI agent (Claude Desktop) to analyze my Strava data and create custom routines. Learn how to connect them and get started.
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#AI #Strava #FitnessTech #PersonalizedTraining
September 3, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Ninja Days at Munich Airport - amazing location between the terminals with an epic parcours. I will join even more days next year.

Ninja Days 2025 - Flughafen München share.google/xKkJnXHf9WIs...
September 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Just finished a fantastic read: Breath by James Nestor. I used to think the Wim Hof method was crazy, but this book on the science of breathing really opened my eyes. Check out my new blog post for my biggest takeaways!

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#Breathing #Health #Wellness #Book
August 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Can totally recommend the #wendelsteinrundfahrt if you are looking for a non-competitive cycling event. We did 120km and plan for 165km next year. It's challenging but they have food stations along the way.

www.wendelsteinrundfahrt.de
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August 24, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Does your motivation to train ever fade? I've been thinking about the different reasons we do sports, and I've put them into a simple pyramid. From "no pain" to "body-shaping" and "competition," I'd argue the top level—experience—is the most powerful of all.

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#xp
August 20, 2025 at 8:31 AM
From sauna meetups to mountain hikes! The Munich Tech Sauna community is growing, and we're so much more than just steam. Read about our first "pants-on" event and see our video recap on the blog.

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#MunichTechSauna #Community #BeyondTheSauna
August 13, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Andechs and back home - via Woerthsee and Pilsensee incl. a quick plunge... So refreshing
August 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
First Munich Tech Sauna hike was amazing and we were extremely lucky with the weather. Planned for 2026 already, discussing with the community.

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August 3, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Just shared my ultimate guide to the Valepp Loop – my favorite 50km cycling tour through Bavaria's stunning lake region! 🏞️ What's your top cycling route? Let me know!

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#BikeTour #Valepp #Tegernsee #ExploreBavaria
July 23, 2025 at 5:20 AM
I have discovered amazing spots here in Nauders, Austria and Reschen, Italy. Kiting, Hiking, Cycling and running the Reschenseelauf... An amazing vacation week comes to a close. #hiking #kiting #running #cycling #sauna
July 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Ran the SportScheck RUN 2025 Half Marathon... phew, the last kilometers were tough. Still, compared to last year's run, I was able to improve by 10 minutes... one year ago the challenge was to complete the run :-)

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July 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
One more HM down - we were lucky to have not too hot weather, it was quite perfect: Sportscheck Run 2025.

The route is really great - through the famous English Garden of Munich.
July 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Survived the Kulmbach Beast! 21km of pure pain and glory. Blog post with all the details here: open.substack.com/pub/hansaman...
#SpartanRace #OCR
July 2, 2025 at 5:16 AM
An epic cycling challenge from Munich to Torbole (Lake Garda) - crossing the German/Austrian/Italian border. Watch the short recap video:

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June 25, 2025 at 5:14 AM