Moinsen, everyone! 👋

I’m Tim Teege (Teesche), a former entrepreneur, father of four, long-distance runner, writer, and podcaster.

I’ve run 103 marathon races so far, including all 28 EU capital marathons. My personal best is 2:55 hours, and I stand at 5 of 7 World Marathon Majors.

My current projects include a 1,471 day running streak, 12 marathons and 12 books in 2026, chasing an IRONMAN Hawaii qualification, as well as making it to the Western States 100 Endurance Run.

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Book Cover of The Beginner’s Guide to Running Your First Marathon

Tim Teege
The Beginner’s Guide to Running Your First Marathon

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Your First Marathon Is Closer than You Think

I wrote this book for people who are new to running—or who’ve always assumed a marathon was “for other people.”

It’s presenting a clear, realistic path from where you are now to the finish line. And yes—it’s possible.

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The book I wish I had when I started running.

Latest Posts

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The Next Level: Marathon Training with Coach and Former Pro Martin Grüning

How My 2024 Went and What I’ve Got Planned for 2025

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The Public Bookshelf

When I finish reading a book, I like to summarize its content and write down what I think about it. Here are my latest additions.

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My EU Marathons Project

I ran marathon races in all EU member capitals and wrote a book about it.

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I record all new blog posts and bookshelf additions myself and publish it on all major platforms.

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More About Me

Find out more on these regularly updated pages.

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My Story

How come a guy starts a blog about running and books? And who is this person?

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What I’m Doing Right Now

Every month I update this page according to what has changed in my current life’s focus.

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The Tools I Use

Interested in what hardware and software someone else uses? Come for the inspiration or make suggestions!

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What’s on My Bucket List

Things I want to accomplish in my lifetime, things I did already accomplish, and some honorable mentions.

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I enjoy tracking and analyzing my personal data, and as I already organize everything in my database, why not share some of it here!

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Here’s a list of all the marathon races I’ve done in the past.

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  • This was one of the best articles I've read so far in telling about a race. I couldn't put it down. Your details were so awesome. You made New York just come alive.

    Betty J.

  • Great review, enjoyed reading it and recognize lots off related subjects and hurtles. I’m amazed by all your running and races well done.

    Andre S.

  • Great article! I've read so many long blogs only to get bored in the middle as I suffer terribly from ADD and move on to other things. Yours has been one of few that held my attention all the way to the end.

    Chae B.

  • Your good humor and ease in telling stories make this blog a really cool space. Nice review.

    Renato

  • Amazing effort Tim, well done! Thank you for taking the time to write down your thoughts, feelings and memories from the event. There’s always something to learn from your posts and this one was no exception!! Another cracking read.

    Tom K.

  • What a ride! Surely the race, but also reading about it. Thanks for taking the time to write up such a detailed report, almost feel like I was there.

    Till F.