“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 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.