“Take The Magic Step gives me the chance to interview and exchange ideas with other people with similar interests in endurance sports and there are always new things to learn!”

Since our Web site’s inception, Andy Edwards has been translating our articles and news stories from German into English and vice versa. Most recently, he’s also been contributing articles for mature athletes. Based in London, the 55-year-old freelance journalist and broadcaster for the Swedish company ‘IEC in Sport’ and the television station ‘Eurosport’ has covered championship sporting events, such as the Olympics, Worlds, and Europeans. When he’s not traveling on business, Andy enjoys unwinding with Pilates and reading European literature (he’s even an expert in Modern and Medieval Languages!).

How Take The Magic Step has affected Andy’s life:
“I enjoy having the opportunity to interview mature athletes who may not be stars internationally but who have gained insights in how they can pursue their sport into advanced age. Their stories are by no means identical, which ensures there is always a fascination in what makes someone ‘tick,’ both in body and mind.“

Uta Pippig Founder and President, Editor-in-Chief		Michael Reger Co-founder
Dieter Hogen Senior Nutrition and Exercise Contributor		Janett Walter Nutritional Scientist and Writer
Steve Coz Media Consultant and Manager		Andy Edwards Translator and Freelance Journalist
Betty Shepherd Photographer and Photo Editor		Duncan Larkin Editor and Freelance Journalist
Greg Babij Assistant Editor		Heather Fenity Massage Therapist
Jörg Wenig Contributing Writer		Jutta Casdorff Translator
Piet Könnicke Journalist		Rosie Bachtler Translator
Scott Douglas Contributing Writer		bytepark Hosting and Content-Management
Dr. Tom Michaud, DC Chiropractor

We also would like to extend our appreciation to those who previously contributed to this Website:

Deepend—A special thanks to Jay Alger and his colleagues in New York City for designing our new site in 2008!

Michael Draznin and Michael Draznin Consulting—A special thanks also to Michael who helped us in planning, research and execution during the initial stages of the redesign of this Website. He also consulted with us on branding, marketing and communications from mid 2006 until January 2008.

Lynne Eppel—Lynne is a writer, yoga teacher, certified massage therapist, and registered polarity practitioner who launched Edible Front Range Magazine, a quarterly publication that celebrates local farmers and sustainable foods within the front range of Colorado.

Dr. Willi Heepe—Based in Germany, Dr. Heepe has been the Medical Director of the Berlin Marathon for many years. You can find his articles in our “Health Management” section.