News
5th August 2010
Natascha and Toni visited on 29 July 2010, the Open Air Cinema in Bern.
There, many Swiss celebs reveled in memories of old love ...
16th June 2010
Natascha Badmann ran along the Blackwater Eagleman in the Top 5
We are very proud of Natasha, was only a week after the Quassy Triathlon in Connecticut it on Blackwater Eagleman, Cambridge achieve a top five placing. She had by far the best Radzeit, but unfortunately they have left after 1.5 hours, the forces which led to a small loss. Natasha was beaten only by Hawaii winners and world champions. We are delighted that it has produced top performances and look forward to welcoming you soon in Switzerland.
14th June 2010
Triathlon Connecticut Natascha Badmann Busy 7 Rank
Natascha Badmann has had world champions Hawaii Top 3 Placed obsolete, which in the second Part of the race have given up. Nevertheless, they could never come close to their test results by Sunday, the 30.05.10 build. We are on the Why? Where? When? Analysis. Next Sunday, 13th June 2010, it will be back on a number of world champions, Hawaii winners and take more Top Ten Placed. We will try tapering moderately to the needs and hope that they can play as their big moment strengths.
Each of us knows how hard it is to achieve in such a race a good placement. The more we are delighted that Natasha could reach the 7 Rank.. We are very proud of her and wish her only the best for the other races.
January, 19 2010
New and exeptional! Redbull mobile.
Click here to see the advertisement with Natascha.
October 9, 2009
Ironman Hawaii - Natascha still has it
October 8, 2009
Ironman Hawaii - Photos Nationparade
October 6, 2009
Ironman Hawaii - The countdown runs.. Natascha Badmann is ready.
Today Natascha will make her last speed training before the big race on Saturday. Already the last week Natascha and her coach Toni Hasler arrived in Hawaii.
On Saturday at 6.45 o'clock (18.45 o'clock Swiss time) about 150 professional athletes start to the Ironman. 15 minutes later 1800 Agegroup-Athletes.
On www.ironman.com there will be a live coverage.
August 24, 2009
Natascha with 2nd place at Uster Triathlon
Even Natascha has not made any speed training yet, she reached 2nd place at Uster Triathlon over the olympic distance. With this result, she is very happy and looks confident towards the Ironman Worldchamps in Hawaii.
The next 3 weeks Natascha will do her training on the Canary Island.
August 21, 2009
Natascha Badmann wins at Scheidegg Triathlon
With over 4.5 minutes Natascha won the Scheidegg Triathlon in Gelterkingen on Sunday!
In just about a week she will start at Uster Triathlon over the Olympic Distance.
August 7, 2009
Natascha starts at Oberaargauer Triathlon
Tomorrow Saturday 8.8.09 Natascha races at the Oberaargauer Triathlon in Walliswil. Start time 15.15h
July 11, 2009
Autograph hour Natascha Badmann
Meet Natascha Badmann at the Ironman Switzerland Expo in Zurich on Saturday July 11 at 17 o'clock. Meeting point: Tent of Toni Hasler Aerodynamic Shop.
June 14, 2009
Top race of Natascha Badmann at Blackwater Eagleman - place 2!
Natascha again on the podium!
After losing some time to Carfrae in the swim, Badmann rode almost eight minutes faster to take a three minute lead starting the run. Carfrae caught the six-time Ford Ironman World Champion from Switzerland at the turnaround of the run. The two would battle for a short time before Carfrae, the 2007 Foster Grant Ironman 70.3 world champion, pulled away to take the title.
1. Mirinda Carfrea 04:16:51
2. Natascha Badmann 04:20:24
3. Desiree Ficker 04:28:13
4. Amanda Stevens 04:30:53
5. Kelly Handel 04:31:42
June 11 2009
new Photos online
Here you will find new Photos of the Revolution3 Triathlon >>
June 8, 2009
3rd Place at Revolution3 Triathlon!
Although Natascha Badmann had a strong cold, she achieved a very good 3rd place at Revolution3 Triathlon in Middlebury USA.
After a good swimming Natascha was 3:30min behind the leaders.
In usual manner she pushed very hard on the bike and rode to the front of the field. The race course was more hilly than expected and the street in bad conditions. Badmann could still develop her lead steadily.
Natascha Badmann assumed the lead late in the bike and rolled into Transition 2 with a day-fastest 2:29 bike split. Zeiger, Wassner and Carfrae were nearly two minutes behind. “I was happy with my bike, but this was a very challenging bike course, and the rest of the girls were motivated as well,” Badmann said.
And so the battle began—Badmann, followed by Zeiger, Wassner and Carfrae. By the midway point of the run, it was now a four-woman run race, with Badmann, Zeiger, Carfrae and Wassner all running a few seconds behind the other, testing their legs against one another and the rolling course. It was at mile six when Carfrae rolled past Zeiger and Badmann, then strode away to build a gap.
Carfrae crossed the finish gantry first in 4:27:26, Wassner took second, 52 seconds back. Third went to Natascha Badmann.
Already 2 hours after the competition the look was valid again forwards: On the next Sunday Badmann races the second Halfironman within weekly term. She starts at the "Eagleman" (further information >>).
Revolution3 Triathlon Middlebury USA:
(1.9km swim, 90km cycling, 21km run)
1. Mirinda Carfrae (AUS) 4:27:26
2. Rebeccah Wassner (USA) 0:52.
3. Natascha Badmann (SUI) 1:40.
4. Joanna Zeiger (USA) 3:15.
5. Amanda Lovato (USA) 5:53.
June 4, 2009
Article in "Schweizer Familie"
Read here the report about Natascha Badmann in the swiss magazine "Schweizer Familie".
May 29, 2009
Natascha on the way to the next races in the USA
Within one week, Natascha will race at two half ironman races:
- Revolution3 Triathlon, Middlebury USA, 7th June 2009
- Eagleman 70.3, Cambridge USA, 14th June 2009
After her sensational victory in New Orleans Natascha is traded as one of the favorites for these races.
After the competitions she visits her sponsor Newton Running and is really looking forward to this.
May 28, 2009
new top pictures online
See here the top photos of the Red Bull Shooting in Gran Canaria.
The pictures are free for editorial use (copyright Red Bull). Please contact Red Bull Switzerland for pictures with higher qualitiy.
May 4, 2009
new report on www.redbull.ch
See here the new report and super picutures from Natascha Badmann, made by Red Bull.
May 1, 2009
Natascha back in Switzerland
Natascha did not have long time to enjoy her success in New Orleans. Immediately one day after the race it went back to Switzerland. Not to rest there. No, to pack again for a further training camp in Gran Canaria.
She trained 2 1/2 weeks in Gran Canaria together with other athletes of the Toni Hasler training camp. The weather and the mood were bombastic, as usual, and the training was successful!
Since Saturday everybody is back again on Swiss ground. Whether it is for longer time, is not quite sure yet. According to weather development in Switzerland Natascha and her trainer Toni, consider to do an additional training camp on the Canary islands.
April 5, 2009
Natascha Badmann wins in New Orleans!
Today, Natascha Badmann won 70.3 Ironman in New Orleans.
More information will follow.
February 15th 2009
Natascha Badmann back from training camp
Yesterday Natascha Badmann, Toni Hasler and other athletes came back from a 3-weeks-trainingcamp on Gran Canaria.
Natascha is in good shape and is now training at home for the next 2 weeks.
January 16, 2009
Training camp exclusively for women!
The training camp for women takes place from the 28th of February to the 7th of March, 2009 on Gran Canaria!
Train in small groups without achievement pressure! All levels are pretty welcome. The training contents are adapted accordingly, so that all ladies can profit!
Also Natascha Badmann takes part at this camp. Use the opportunity to profit from her tipps!
January 14, 2009
Dear Friends
Thank you very much for your support during the year 2008.
Now, 2009 is ready for us with whole power and a lot of joy and big enthusiasm!
For the new year I wish you and your darlings only the best, but above all, excellent health, a lot of luck and love as well as daily a smile:)!
Natascha
December 6, 2008
Happy Birthday
Today, Natascha celebrates her 42nd birthday! Congratulations!
Natascha will spend the evening with her fan club, which called to the legendary "Cheese Fondue Party". We wish all much pleasure!
December 5, 2008
new Photos online!
On the occasion of the report in the "Schweizer Familie" Natascha had Photo shooting with Friedel Ammann from Basel.
If you are interested to use these pictures, please contact Friedel Ammann.
www.friedel-ammann.ch
November 18, 2008
Natascha Badmann in good training shape
At the moment, Natascha does a lot of weight training. See some photos of her workout.
November 1, 2008
Natascha Badmann at Laureus Charity-Night in Zurich
October 20, 2008
Natascha in Red Bull Bulletin
Read here "the Red Bulletin" and the story of Nataschas Hawaii experiences.
October 18, 2008
Natascha Badmann back in Switzerland
This early morning Fan club president Walti Büchel and other fan club members picked up Natascha and Toni at the airport in Zurich.
October 13, 2008
Report Sportpanorama
See here the report of Natascha in Hawaii of the Swiss television SF1 from Sunday, October 13th 2008
October 12, 2008
Hawaii news
"I am proud mega and happy that I could start in Hawaii, at Ironman Switzerland I still had to say, it is a dream", struck Natasha Badmann a positive balance of her. "I was able to do the first 1.5 kilometers swimming well, then the missing training extent became apparent, I felt empty, had little strength and could not maintain the tempo any more", says the 41-year-old. On the bike Badmann had to drive past after the loop by Kona soon at the place of the accident in the year before. Up to the 100-km brand the six time winner of the Ironman world championship was on the move well, then had not strength to hold the Aero position anymore, she had to stand up." Then the way back has become long", described Badmann who wanted to run after 180 km the marathon. "I could hold the tempo for about 10 kilometers with a good body tension, then there dwindled the forces". Besides, Badmann had to cool the overheated musculature of the shoulders in the Aid-Stations and gave up after 16 kilometers of running.
Today 6.15 pm watch swiss television SF1 with a report of Nataschas race >>.
October 6, 2008
Hawaii news
Some days ago Natasha has broken off her first long run on Hawaii after 60 minutes, because of muscle problems. However, on Saturday the training ran very well! Natascha is really fast - the uncertainty exists, how long she can pull through this.
Thanks to everyday AFT Physiotraining Natascha makes daily very big progress in her mobility. So Natascha is very confident that she can finish the race on Saturday!
October 5, 2008
Hawaii News / Fine dinner at Kona Inn
Yesterday Natascha had a dinner in close circle. Together with 6 other Members of the Toni Hasler Race Team >> Natascha and Toni spent a comfortable evening at the Kona Inn.
October 2, 2008
Hawaii News
Yesterday, Natascha Badmann and Toni Hasler have departed for Hawaii and have arrived safely there. Natascha will report here regularly about her last preparatory days and impressions of her favorite island.
September 25, 2008
Natascha Badmann races at Ironman Hawaii!
Half a year ago a regular training of Natascha Badmann was not possible. Her everyday life developed from Physic therapy with Simon Heini and Dani Meier as well as Shiatsu therapy with Sepp Dossenbach and acupuncture with Bruno Jaun. Natascha worked every single day in the different Physic themes as well as mentally towards her aim – her focus on Hawaii. Although her surgeon's team had said her before the operation, it is not sure that she can ever take again 1 kg of sugar from the kitchen cupboard.
14 days ago she went with her coach Toni Hasler to Gran Canaria to see what is possible. The longest triathlon she had made till then since her accident was 500 m of swimming, 20 km of bike riding and 5 km of running. After the first 6 training days at Gran Canaria Natascha Badmann was so flat that she decided not to go to Hawaii. But this super compensation was calculated by Toni Hasler, and see there, after one more rest day the progress improved daily by leaps.
Even Natascha made new bike record and new PB at 9x 100m swim; we go to Hawaii with big unknowns. We do not know, how long the swimming holds, because she has never swum 3.8 km. We do not know how long she can ride the bike in the Aeroposition. And the longest run of Natascha was 1 hour.
Natascha will not endanger her health in Hawaii and takes into consideration to drop out of the race at any time. But as well as we know Natascha, she goes with a positive focus to Hawaii to give her very best – like all the years before - and is happy to sniff competition air again.
September 25, 2008
Press conference Natascha Badmann
Date Friday, 26th of September 2008
Time 11 o'clock am
Place Von Roll Hydrotec AG, von Roll Str. 24, 4702 Oensingen
(Pavillon on the right side of the main entrance)
Programme
- Greeting and information by Natascha Badmann and Toni Hasler
- general questions to Natascha Badmann and Toni Hasler
- single interviews, if desired
- Apéro
September 16, 2008
Natascha Badmann swims blueseventy
Press release "blueseventy":
It is no secret that blueseventy’s wetsuits and swimskins are the best on the world. That’s why some of the best athletes put there trust in the equipment with the blue and orange logo.
And it is not about the money. blueseventy is on top if it comes to wetsuits, but we can not compete with the big players if it comes to money. So it makes as even more proud to see legends of sport deciding to wear our equipment even
without getting lots of money for it.
Natascha Badmann from Switzerland is such a legend. Even if it is still not sure that she will race in Kona this year, after having a horrible bike crash at last year’s IRONMAN World Championship, she is one of biggest athletes that ever competed in triathlon.
From now on Natascha will wear blueseventy wetsuits and swimskins to have the best possible perfomance during the swim split. We wish her the best for the future and hope that she will stay in triathlon for many more years.
September 8, 2008
Natascha wins at Powerman Zofingen
Press text tagblatt.ch:
Natascha Badmann wins 20. Powerman in Zofingen. Whether she takes part in October in the Ironman world championship in Hawaii, stays further open. Natascha Badmann decided the short distance running of 20. Powerman Zofingen of ten km of running, 50 kmof bike riding and again five km of running for herelf. The sixtime Hawaii champion reached the change zone after the first run distance behind the later second place finisher Andrea Rudin. Finally, on the bike Badmann drove awayas usuall.
A renewed start in the Ironman world championship on Big Island on the 11th of October in Hawaii in which the Swiss had a bad accident during bike is still open. She is contented with the progress, said Badmann. «However, for Hawaii I need in all disciplines an excellent form.» Now a 2-week training camp from Wednesday on Gran Canaria should bring certainty. There the Swiss wants to master longer exits on her time trial racing bike and stay free of pain.
September 3, 2008
Natascha Badmann races at Powerman Zofingen!
On Sunday 7th of September 2008 Natascha sweeps back on her successful race place! She starts at Powerman Zofingen over the Short distance!
read here a report from "Powerman Magazin" >>
more Information about Powerman Zofingen >>
August 24, 2008
Nataschas Comeback very satisfying!
Uster triathlon (VW-Circuit) 750 m swim - 20 km bike - 5 km run
Natascha Badmanns comeback was very satisfying. She enjoyed obviously to sniff once again competition air!
Already one week ago Natascha made the first tests to triathlon over 300 m of swimming, 17 km bike and 3.2 km of running. She swam a part of it with one arm and had to climb in the end about the leaders from the pool, because she did not own any more the strength to brace herself above the pelvic edge as it the other athletes made. Nevertheless, she swung herself as second on the wheel and came back with projection in the first position. She developed the projection then in the running still on about 4 minutes.
Then on Wednesday she took part in an Aquathlon where it was a matter to swim already 500 m. Here she could be rinsed about the water outlet on the dry. As second she took the run distance, where she came back as first with a lead of about 2:30.
Then on Sunday August 24, 2008 the real test triathlon. Swiss VW Circuit Sprint triathlon in Uster. The swimming ran Natascha relatively well in spite of her still one-armed inserts. She came along as eighth from the water 1:40 remains on the first athlete. In the change zone of the bike to the running she had already converted the remains into about 3 min projection. In the running she developed her lead then in about 5 min projection.
Natascha Badmann enjoyed above all the hearty admission on the part of the athletes and the audience whom she carried with “Natasha, Natasha, Natasha …” to the victory.
Also after the triathlon she was an asked person and distributed many autographs.
August 11, 2008
Mountain tour!
In miraculous weather and the nicest view I rode my first mountain tour on Sunday. The exterior conditions left nothing to be desired. Toni accompanied me by car. Because I have still quite respect if the streets are narrow and the drivers and motorcyclists approach me too near. So I have loaded my bike up in the car at the “Schölenen”. Therefore the Gotthard was still relatively easy for me and was mastered fast.
Then with the next mountain, the Nufenen, there it went already a little longer. I love the Nufenen because it is the nicest mountain for me. I admired the silver thistles and the nice and mighty rocks. The Nufenen has most nature for me and is the wildest. But it is also the longest and most precipitous mountain and is pitiless anyhow. Every time if I think I already am on top, this sign comes where stands: still 6 km!
Then the “Furka” and the precipitous ramp before the hotel; I was not very quick any more and would have had some smaller gears! But I did it and was really proud! Not as fast as in last summer yet! On the way I thought of the statement of Winston Churchill which said: never, never, never give up. I have changed that a little bit for myself:
Always have courage!
Always always keep faith!
Always and ever believe in your strength!
August 6, 2008
Natascha Badmann announced at Ironman Hawaii 2008!
Natascha Badmann has registered herself to the 30th event of the Ironman world championship in Hawaii. Natascha: „After I might win in 1998 for the first time, at the 20 year anniversary, I would like to be present very much 10 years later.“ After her heavy crash during the race in 2007 and two operations at her shoulders, Natascha cannot put back the demanded distances yet at the momentary time. In particular the Freestyle swimming is not possible yet and she cannot ride her special "Cheetah" racing bike, because of the extreme body position. Natascha in addition: „I know that it was optimistic to register me. The time gets closer rapidly and I wish for the first time that the Ironman takes place a little later. However, the most important aspect for me is that it helps me in my training. It is my motivation to work daily and to demand the maximum of me.“
Badmann them was accustomed to train daily up to 9 hrs, now her training amount of work differently budgets than the last year to achieve the best progress with the Rehabilitation. Weekly she has to accelerate 10-12 appointments with various therapists (physiotherapy, Osteopathy, acupuncture, massage, Shiatsu, reflex zones) around her regeneration. Natascha: „the various therapists are great and all are specialists in their area. Everybody gives the best to support me on my way!“
Where does Natascha take the strength from? „The nature of Switzerland is to me a good example. Where mountains are, there are also valleys. The last winter, there I was in the valley, in a very deep valley. Now I am in the rise – it does not go just from all alone. Desperation and resignation do not bring me further - but the prejoy at a nice view!“
August 5, 2008
Aeroposition on the bycicle!!
This year I have never gone with my bike CAT Cheetah. The aeroposition was still too deep and, therefore, I have switched to a GRIFFEN bike which I gave the name "Beauty". In the beginning I was on the move still with the "giraffe's position". During the last weeks we could put the driver, every week 1 cm deeper and now I am already almost whole below. It does not go long any more, until I can get out my CAT Cheetah again!
July 25, 2008
Natascha in "Glanz & Gloria"
Watch swiss television SF1 tonight at 18.40 o'clock and see Natascha in Bern.
July 14, 2008
Natascha Badmann in Swiss Television!
The Swiss Television SF DRS used the opportunity of Nataschas visit at Zurich Triathlon.
July 12, 2008
Natascha Badmann at Ironman Switzerland in Zurich for autographs!
Get a personal autograph of Natascha Badmann!! She will be in Zurich on Saturday, 12th July , 2008 between 17.00 and 18.00 o'clock. Visit her at the triathlon Expo-Stand of Toni Hasler Aerodynamic Shop, on the occasion of Ironman Switzerland. Natascha looks forward to your visit!
July 8, 2008
Faster and faster!
The fact that I am almost equally stretchy now on both sides, is a very big advantage. Now I can load my body more regularly without being in "sloping situation". Now thus I can change from present "practicing" to "training"!
With my new mobility new trainings are also possible. This is not so easy at all, because the previous, and above all the quick movement patterns are not activated any more. I have already ascertained this several times, e.g., with the running. But the fact that my style and my posture had changed, I have not noted. When the doctor said: stay upright, I always thought that I am - what was not the case, after a look in the mirror.
Now, however, in the wood there are no mirrors … And thus came Toni with to the wood. To the use came once again an absolutely unusual training methodology „alla Antonio“. Aim was: high rhythm, legs faster turn and high tempo. For this purpose I ran only downhill, upwards I took the bike. The same made Toni, but reverse. We have tramped the same distance over and over again, until my posture was okay and my legs could faster turn again. This was not really easy and has used awfully nerves! I have almost despaired because I wanted it in the head, but simply did not go in the body. But after approx. 15 repetitions I had the rhythm and the former position again. We have repeated this now several days and today, after approx. 100x it went in the right position already really fast :))!!!
Siro (our dog) was also present. He loves running about everything and leaves even his food if he can come along. He howls with joy and hops. But when he had to do always the same piece of hill down and back, it became boring to him soon. He could really not make friends with the new "training round". Luckily other rounds will follow again!
July 2, 2008
Visiting Red Bull!
On Wednesday I was in Salzburg to visit the Football club FC Red Bulls.
I held a seminar paper about from myself applied and to the success leading 4-columns principle (copyright Toni Hasler) and the whole 1st football team, incl. Johan Vonlanthen, listened in tensely.
Also surfing legend Robbie Nash was present and told on his part about his successful career. Then we had a tasty BBQ in the new Red Bull stadium followed by a visit in the hangar 7. This was really breathtaking. Clarify and down to the last detail cultivated airmen! Also a picture exhibition was to be admired in the rear part. To me everything will remain in harmonious recollection. I can swarm yet about it!!
June 23, 2008
Ladies Night!
The ladies Nights of Möbel Pfister were a full success! These took place the last week during four evenings in various Pfister places. Culinary tidbits of the Restaurant Kreuz in Egerkingen as well as 2 seminars were on the program. The first seminar was from Dr. Rita Pohle, and after a strengthening break I had my talk with interrogative round. The seminar paper was absorbing and motivating and the ambience was great! The statement of a lady after the 2nd evening: „I have liked your seminar yesterday so well that I came again today!“
June 15, 2008
Two interesting days!
On Friday I was as a Friend & Ambassador of Laureus Switzerland (Laureus Switzerland supports projects for physical, economically and socially underprivileged children in Switzerland - www.laureus.ch), guest in the Mercedes Golf Trophy in Wylihof. As an interview partner of the well known TV sports presenter Peter Minder I provided information about my actions and health progress.
On Saturday I went to the Physio Expo in St. Gallen, to the stand from Pro Care Innomed where Dr. Dieter Lazik treated me successfully. He also held a speech incl. demo about BMS (Biomechanical oscillations) (www.bestvibe.ch).
So I had two very diverse and interesting and instructive days.
June 14, 2008
New Photos of Natascha online!
New Photos of 70.3 Ironman in Rapperswil and of Photoshooting "Schweizer Illustrierte" in Gran Canaria are online!
June 10, 2008
New Partner: A. Vogel / Bioforce (www.avogel.ch)
This week I had the first interview and Photoshooting! The Shooting was very professional and took place in a photo studio in Zurich. It was great! The whole team was top motivated, the mood fantastically and everything has fitted. Indeed, at the end I was quite tired and understand that the model occupation can be also very strenuous, but it has been great fun.
The motives were in sports clothes and civil clothes, with and without the "new product " and at the end were several 100 pictures on the PC. These are required for posters, advertisements and bar displays. The new, movement-supporting product on natural base, will be available in autumn in chemist's shops.
About my shoulder mobility: I can already do my horse's tail, as long as he is below in the neck!
And my new practise exists in the "holidays posture". I.e. arms across behind the head, leaning back and looking to the sky. For those are able to, please immediately do it once and breathe deeply! :-)
picture gallery >>
May 30, 2008
Natascha on TV
In May Natascha was accompanied by a television team in Gran Canaria. The "NZZ format" with topic contents "the victory begins in the head" will be broadcasted on Swiss Television SF2 on June 1, 2008 at 9.30 pm.
May 27, 2008
Autograph of Natascha Badmann
Saturday, 31st May 2008, 16-17 o'clock in Rapperswil
Get a personal autograph of Natascha Badmann!! She will be in Rapperswil on Saturday, 31st May, 2008 between 16.00 and 17.00 o'clock. Visit her at the triathlon Expo-Stand of Toni Hasler Aerodynamic Shop, on the occasion of 70.3 Ironman Switzerland.
Natascha looks forward to your visit!
more about 70.3 Ironman Switzerland in Rapperswil >>
May 25, 2008
Great week with great progress!
Walti Büchel, the president of the Natascha fan club, was here on Monday. He brought the raspberry and elder shrubs, the great present of the fan club. Not enough! No, he took a spade, dug up holes and implanted the shrubs immediately! About that I was very glad of course, because, otherwise, it would probably still have lasted for a while until the raspberries are put … I have used the opportunity, have armed myself with a small hand shovel and hand heel and weeded a bit. First time again in the garden! I enjoyed this and by the way, it was very necessary, because I could nearly recognize no more gardens – nothing but weed! And my therapy is: moving, moving…
Speaking of therapy: this week I was every day 1-2x in the therapy. From Physiotherapy, massage, Shiatsu, Acupuncture and Mobilisation I have done everything. Besides my everyday Strength, Stabilisation, and Stretching program for the arms. The time and effort was very big, but also the progress! And this pleases me gigantically! I can lift my left arm spontaneously already on 140 degrees and if I stretch I get further even one more piece! And also my right shoulder improves. Indeed, she is not yet so far like the left one. But if I sit then on the bike and notice that I can stretch easily both arms just forwards, then I am very grateful. 6 weeks ago I have still held with the right and the left part of the Aerobar because the arm could not go exactly forwards and I still had no outside rotation.
Mostly pleases me in the everyday life that I can draw now my normal T-shirts again myself. I.e. size L is not necessary any more!
May 16, 2008
Weight training the other way
My first days in nice, blossoming green Switzerland were very eventful.
It is nothing new and everybody knows it - I love surprises! On Thursday I had two surprises of my sponsors and these were very different in the weight of delivery:
The first packing was from Oakley with two new sunglasses called Endure. Endure wanted immediately go running in the wood and felt so good that I have not noticed at all that it is present!
The second packing was a little bigger and was heavier, and was delivered on a Palette. It was a cellar load fully Red Bull AND Red Bull coke. Properly read. There is also a coke of Red Bull anew! It tastes, by the way, very well and before I have started with the weight training - carry every cardboard downstairs to the cellar - I have filled as a precaution already the well with tins, so that I could refresh myself after done work!
May 11, 2008
Summary after 4th Training camp in Gran Canaria
These were 3 weeks with really lovely weather!
The main focus in this training camp lay on cycling. Thanks to the best material and great food (thank you, cook Toni!) I could do every planned training. I have done great progress with my balance and the mobility on the wheel. Till recently I could sit upright in the saddle and go, but giving hand signs was not possible. For eating and drinking I had to stop. Now, I am able to drink and to eat while riding.
Well, and then I have also pursued my small "everyday purpose" and have practiced diligently: put on my swim cap... it has functioned!
May 4, 2008
TV Team in Gran Canaria
During the last two days, Natascha was accompanied by a television team. The "NZZ format" with topic contents "the victory begins in the head" will be broadcasted on Swiss Television on June 1, 2008 at 9.30 pm.
May 2, 2008
How is the training going?
Statement of Natascha Badmann in Gran Canaria:
As before a competition I have slept worriedly because I knew, the first 6 hours bike ride approaches!
However, the nervousness has already lain down in the first mountain - there I had other thoughts, because my legs were already in glow!! On top of the first mountain we inserted a short Red Bull break. Then I had wings to cycle to the other island side. The mountains, the area were wonderful and to me became conscious once again, how much I have missed this! After the second mountain we made another break with coffee and bread in a restaurant in San Mateo. About that I was very glad, I needed the rest. Although I cannot get into my deep race aeroposition, the position is not easy for me yet.
Back at home I was very happy and proud!
My shoulders are already much better in general. I have more movement and bring my hands already together behind the back.
I spend a lot of time in the water, doing leg kicks and such a thing similar like breast stroke. Unfortunately, the Crawl stroke is not possible yet.
My purpose is to put on my swim cap on my own at the end of next week.
April 30, 2008
Natascha Badmann in the swiss magazine "Schweizer Illustrierte"
Read it here >>
April 27, 2008
Interview in "NZZ am Sonntag"
Read here Nataschas Interview in the newspaper "NZZ am Sonntag"
PDF >>
April 21, 2008
Natascha and Toni travelled last Saturday April 19 2008 for three weeks to Gran Canaria to another training camp.
During the next three weeks, Natascha will force her training. There will be long bicycle ride units and it is also planned to do the first swimming strokes. Next Saturday other athletes will arrive in the training camp. The training with all these athletes is going to be additional motivation for Natascha Badmann.
April 19 2008
Last week, Natascha Badmann and Toni Hasler visited the International Watch CO. in Schaffhausen.
March 4th 2008
Support for a good purpose - and get the victory helmet of Natascha
The Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation is a privately funded non-profit organisation which follows the principal aim of promoting research worldwide in order to expedite scientific and clinical progress towards a putative cure for Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Paralysis.
In march will start together with eBay a charity auction, where you can buy items which have been unbuyable till now! Such as new signed running shoes of Natascha Badmann, plus the helmet she was using when she get worldchampion at Ironman Hawaii.
More information www.wingsforlife.com
Wings for Life Charity Auktion @ eBay, March 13th - 30th 2008
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February 18th 2008
Laureus World Sports Award
Once again there will be celebrated the Laureus World Sports Award.
Natascha Badmann and Toni Hasler have been invited to join this event live in St Petersburg.
February 12th 2008
Watertraining...
The second week of the trainingcamp has now started. The weather on Gran Canaria is, as always, with perfect condition for the training. As well for Natascha Badmann...
As it is still not allowed to her to swim, because of the shoulders, she is training hard leg crawling in the water. So the lower part of the body is in full action again.
January 30st 2008
Sun, we are coming...
This saturday, february 2nd, the 2nd trainingscamp with Natascha Badmann and Toni Hasler on Gran Canaria is starting. While we are suffering the bad weather, all participants of the camp will sweat and train hard under the sun.
As we know, we need less clothes with warm weather ;-) which is very practical for Natascha, as it is still very complicated to clothe herself.
We wish 2 pleasant trainingsweeks!
See attached the latest interview and pictures of Natascha
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January 6th 2008
From the sun into the rain
Natascha Badmann and Toni Hasler could enjoy for the last 2 weeks sunny, nice weather. But since yesterday they are back in switzerland and back in the rain.
The training camp was with perfect conditions very successful for the participants. And although Natascha could not train by her own, she was with her experience always a big help to the participants.
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