“I share the philosophy and am positive that it can improve your lifestyle and show you the way to a better life. It’s a great way to help you make some small steps in this direction.”
Based in Potsdam, Germany, Piet Könnicke is a freelance journalist and a running and fitness coach. He also writes family and motivational articles, including our special “Dad’s Corner” section, for our German-language Web site. From 1987 until 1995, Piet was a member of Germany’s National Youth Team and achieved 5th, 3rd, and 4th places respectively in the German 5000 Meter Championships, Cross-country Championships, and National Best List in the Half Marathon. When he’s not writing, Piet, now 39, enjoys spending time with his young son and also traveling and running regularly to stay in top shape.
How Take The Magic Step has affected Piet’s life:
“It’s fun to research new things about education and motivation. That makes Take The Magic Step an ideal way for me to increase my own knowledge about how to stay fit and healthy. I’m now having a veggie-juice almost every day!”
 Uta PippigLLC / Co-founder |
 Michael RegerCo-founder |
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 Dieter HogenSenior Nutrition and Exercise Contributor |
 Janett WalterNutritional Scientist and Writer |
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 Steve CozMedia Consultant and Manager |
 Andy EdwardsFreelance Journalist and Broadcaster |
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 Betty ShepherdPhotographer and Photo Editor |
 Duncan LarkinEditor and Freelance Journalist |
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 Greg Babij Assistant Editor |
 Heather LehmanMassage Therapist |
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 Jörg WenigContributing Writer |
 Jutta Casdorff Translator |
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 Piet KönnickeJournalist |
 Rosie BachtlerTranslator |
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 Scott DouglasEditor at Large |
 byteparkHosting and Content-Management |
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We also would like to extend our appreciation to those who previously contributed to this Web site:
Deepend—A special thanks to Jay Alger and his colleagues in New York City for designing our new site!
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 site. 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’s getting ready to launch Edible Front Range Magazine, a quarterly publication that will celebrate 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’ll find his articles in our “Health Maintenance” section.
