The gravitational force created by a common goal is easily exemplified by a marathon. Under the motto "One.E.ON" E.ON Energie affords 250 runners the opportunity to participate in the Munich Marathon every year.

The company sponsors running shirts and shorts as well as room and board along with a "noodle party" on the day before the run on Brienner Straße. Once again, in 2006, an E.ON team will take to the streets to conquer the 42,195 kilometers together.

The running and sightseeing tour will start in Munich`s Olympic Park, leading participants through Leopoldstraße, past Marienplatz, and into the English Garden.  The marathon culminates and ends in the Olympic Stadium, once the runners have emerged from the legendary disco tunnel.

Ultra-marathon runner Friedhelm Weidemann has volunteered to field questions from sports enthusiasts who wish to prepare intensively for Munich’s run event of the year.

He will be happy to share his tips, tricks and more than 20 years of experience from over 180 marathons with anyone who enjoys running them, or is simply interested in this fascinating sport.