After cancelling 2020 it sure was great to be at a mass event again. The 2021 Berlin Marathon was a spectacular event on a beautiful warm, sunny day.
There were 5 Achieve Racing athletes that braved the Covid restrictions and protocols in Berlin. We had some spectacular meals, lots of laughs, and learned a great deal about life in East Berlin before the wall came down.
Other than the race itself the highlight was having Berlin’s most famous marathoner, Uta Pippig (3 x Berlin Champion, 3 x Boston Champion) join us for our Celebration dinner on Sunday night and present the Champions trophy to David Wright.
RESULTS
David Wright, Ecuador - 3:26.51
Joe Shrader, Ohio - 4:19.03
Kori Kawczynski, Ohio - 4:28.17
Mike Byam, Michigan - 4:43.13
Brian Wolfburg, Florida - 5:07.45
PHOTOS
The host hotel
Ted with Uta Pippig cutout at the Berlin Marathon Hall of Fame
The Achieve Racing racing singlet with one error. Can you spot it?
Friday night Achieve Racing Berlin Welcome Dinner
Saturday morning ‘recon’ run to the race start
At the Brandenburg Gate on the former East Berlin side. 300m to the finish line!
Race morning group photo with masks on. Hopefully for the last time…
David Wright ditching the fuel belt with 1.2 km to go
Kori Kawczynski
The 41 km cheering squad
Joe Shrader
There’s always time for a mid-race hello
Mike Byam
Brian Wolfburg and Chris
Uta Pippig presenting the Champions trophy to David Wright
Sunday night Awards Celebration dinner
Uta and the athletes
