A few details about me. I was born on the 18.08.1981 in Cologne and my profession is to be a triathlete.
I can call three locations in the world my home - Saarbrücken (Germany), Girona (Spain) and Noosa (Australia). A variety in the training conditions and a "change of scene" are very important to me.
When I am not in training for a triathlon, I like to cook and eat. And of course a good espresso should never be missed out. My favorite sport, next to the swimming, cycling and running, is surfing. A perfect wave makes my day. To create a balance means quality of life and training for me.
I am supported by cosinuss° since 2015. The idea to measure my pulse in my ear came across as pretty crazy in the beginning. However, the cosinuss° One has convinced me.
It measures precisely like a chest strap, but without the annoying rubbing and pinching, especially during long workouts it is really convenient. Most of the time, I even forget, that I have the sensor in my ear.
Just as important as my pulse is the constant measurement of my body temperature. The combination of these two parameters enables me to evaluate a very accurate performance during the preparation for a triathlon. I realize more and more the phenomenon of the "Cardiac Shift". My bloodstream uses more energy for the body's cooling system. As a result, my pulse increases but not my performance. I never had realized that, because I measured only the pulse values. .
In general, the body temperature is an important vital parameter for the monitoring of the training. During the training phase in Girona I simulate e.g. the race conditions in Hawaii. There, it is particularly important to know well the body and its reactions. Data on the development of body temperature in extreme situations are indispensable in these circumstances. Finally, the temperature can be recorded anywhere anytime with the cosinuss° One.
I always enjoy trying new systems for my training to be even better prepared for my race. Together with cosinuss° I will continue to do research to improve the monitoring of vital parameters, because cosinuss° One provides me already now simply with more information about my body.
I know my level of training and my physical strength. This knowledge also makes me strong mentally. On the long distance this makes exactly quite often the difference.