Michael Skala: From triathlon professional to the trail racing trainer

Triathlon: The scale starts again - regionally

The triathlon season is just around the corner, and with it also begins for Julia Skala, the partner of Michael Kalb, a new chapter. Although Kalb has left his active career in triathlon behind, he remains true to the world of competitive sports by helping his wife to prepare for the upcoming competitions. Julia Skala will herald her competition season with the Challenge Gran Canaria on April 26th.

Michael Kalb, who has now accepted his wife's last name, shows that an exciting life in sport is also possible after the resignation from professional sports. He devotes himself to the role of the trainer and brings his experience in preparations for the triathlon season. This support is invaluable for many athletes because they can fall back on the specialist knowledge and motivation of their trainers.

In addition, Kalb plans to take part in a unique trail stiping race that will lead him through the picturesque Allgäu to Austria and back for four days. This race, which is a major challenge with a distance of 108 kilometers and over 8000 meters of altitude, is a completely new experience for calf. "I could never imagine running a trail race, but I just see what sounds interesting and what may appeal to me again," he comments on his motivation for this event.

Triathlon sports and related disciplines such as trail running are increasingly growing in the region. The combination of endurance, technology and personal development appeals to many athletes. With the return of athletes such as Julia Skala and the active support of Michael Kalb, the public interest in these sports is further promoted. The challenges that these sports bring with them motivate athletes of all performance levels to set new goals and to expand their limits.

The upcoming triathlon season and the initiatives of calf and scale could be an incentive for many local sports enthusiasts to also do sports and intensify their own training. The region could not only gain attractiveness through such sporting events, but also as a place for talented athletes who are striving for international competitions.