My Journey to the World Championships The European Championship went well. Months of training paid off, especially in the longer distance. However, I didn’t leave completely satisfied. Finishing second, just three seconds behind, from the second start group was too close for comfort. My performance in the short-distance race was less impressive. There are several …
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I went to the European Championships with a clear mission: to defend my European title. It was a weekend with ups and downs, but now, a week later, I can conclude that I ran one of my best European Championships ever! Two silver medals, just behind teammate Stijn, and team gold! Race Summary Most of …
It’s mid-December. I receive an invitation on Instagram: whether I am interested in running circles in a desert for 8 hours to compete for one of the largest prize pools in OCR. My first reaction: absolutely not, I have no business there! In the following weeks, however, this race keeps lingering in the back of …
Last week, the Dutch National Championship (NK) middle-distance survival run was on the schedule in Westerbork. Last year, I won the MSR in Westerbork, and with the NK at this location, my goal was clear: complete the trilogy as the Dutch champion in the short, long, and middle-distance survival runs. The course was familiar to …
The Battle for the Dutch National Championship Middle-Distance SurvivalRun in Westerbork Read More »
Sunday marked the classic event in the world of Survivalrun: the race in Beltrum. This run has been around for 33 years with a unique formula: off-road running, obstacles made of ropes and logs, and above all, challenging and cold conditions. In my view, completing this 23km run is a fantastic achievement for anyone who …
Battling the Elements at ‘The Classic’ Survivalrun Beltrum Read More »
Hang On Run 2023! My home race! I was really looking forward to it with the clear goal of winning the LSR (Long Survival Run), but the preparations didn’t go as planned.. PreparationsThe week before Hang On Run, the long survival run in Adegem was on the schedule. A race known for its challenging obstacles. …
Last Saturday, I ventured to Adegem to take part in what could be considered the toughest survival run: The Long Survivalrun in Meetjesland, an event with 27 years of history and revered as a classic. Adegem boasts a reputation that any participant can confirm – this is a run like no other… My previous …
Last weekend, the Dutch Championship Short Survivalrun took place in Neede. I’d been eagerly anticipating this event. While I hadn’t specifically trained for it, I knew I was in good shape. However, the week leading up to the competition felt lackluster during training; a strange sensation in my legs and a slightly elevated heart rate. …
