“I like the concept and idea—teaching people how to get fitter and possibly be able to enjoy life more—plus charity aspects.”

Since our Web site’s inception, German-born Jörg has been contributing a wide range of athletic news and articles. He’s also written for major German and international newspapers, sports magazines, Web sites, marathon organizations, and trade publications. Today, Jörg is taking advantage of the opportunity to work as a freelance sports editor from his home in Berlin, Germany. When he’s not busy writing for clients, this 42-year-old enjoys all types of sports and spending time with his wife and three school-aged children.

How Take The Magic Step has affected Jörg’s life:
“I’m amazed as much by Uta’s extraordinary success as a runner and as by her extraordinary personality. Take The Magic Step is the summit of fascinating and inspiring ideas and projects, with which Uta motivates a large number of people—including me!”

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.