Train with a Pro – A sweaty, inspiring kick-off

What a start! On Wednesday, July 2nd, we kicked off our first ever "Train with a Pro" event at SILO in Zurich – in collaboration with the Laureus Foundation Switzerland. And we did so in world-class company.

Leading the training were none other than Daniela Ryf – 7-time Ironman World Champion – and Jan van Berkel, the fastest Swiss Ironman of all time. The pros were joined by well-known supporters including Sandra Studer, Sarina Arnold, and Stefan Büsser, who all joined the workout with energy and enthusiasm.

A total of 52 people participated – including professional athletes, public figures, and members of the SPE community, both old and new. The atmosphere was intense and uplifting – full of sweat, smiles, and inspiration.

The session started with a warm welcome and continued with a diverse workout focused on strength and running technique. The highlight was a powerful Q&A session with Daniela and Jan, covering topics such as professional training routines, nutrition, motivation, setbacks, and race preparation.

A standout quote came from Jan, who said:
"I love joining the SPE trainings because sport makes us all equal. No matter where we come from or what we look like – the muscle soreness the next day unites us."

More “Train with a Pro” events are already in the works. Want to join next time? Follow us on Instagram! (link below)


(Photos by Rachel Naddeo)