tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82755175342805272172024-03-13T16:18:25.017+01:00A Girl On the GoRunning. More than just a sport. A passion. An adrenaline rush. A time to forget everything else and just Run. Run. Until your heart is pounding so hard that it is all you can hear...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-82532247924573748442016-10-27T19:36:00.000+02:002016-10-28T08:18:13.966+02:00Amsterdam Marathon 2016
It is done!! i did it !! I run a PB (Personal Best) at Amsterdam Marathon and
finished at the podium for being 2nd dutch lady in my category. Still not
believing …
On the same date, 16 October but 5 years earlier on this olympic stadium
in Amsterdam I finished my first marathon. I almost forgot how it felt to hear
the speaker man while approaching the entrance of the stadium, I almost Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-74423718635283585412016-10-12T08:00:00.000+02:002016-10-14T10:58:51.770+02:00Road to Amsterdam Marathon 2016My preparation for Amsterdam marathon started beginning of August When I was in RIO at the summer Olympic games. I feel lucky that I got this opportunity to go to Rio, be with my family and be part of this amazing event and be able to support my sister who was qualified for the Marathon with an unbelievable time of 2h44’.
Living the Olympic spirit was just a big motivation for Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-77168670610923962092015-07-03T12:35:00.000+02:002016-10-14T11:20:33.839+02:00Sneek Marathon 2015Have you ever run a marathon purely for the fun? No time stress, no goals...just run and enjoy every km of this beautiful 42,195m marathon called Sneek Marathon.
What is so special about Sneek Marathon?
Sneek marathon 2015 is the second edition of the evening marathon which took place on the longest day of the year which was on June 20st. The longest day because the sun disappears around 22:30. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-72598959956301083672015-05-22T07:45:00.000+02:002015-11-03T00:59:46.208+01:00Rotterdam marathon 2015
This is my first Rotterdam marathon. I heard so many positive feedbacks of how amazing is to Run in Rotterdam. I signed up for the race within the first minutes after the registration was open and booked a hotel together with some firends
My last few weeks of training after Utrecht marathon felt good but somehow my right calf was annoying me after every training. With some foam rolling I keptAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-716312011624896502015-04-21T07:30:00.000+02:002015-11-03T00:39:04.110+01:00Utrecht Marathon 2015Since Chicago Marathon back in October, I haven't found the peace and the time to keep up with my blog. After Chicago marathon I had a pneumonia and I was not feeling fit until the begining of this year.
Starting this year with the goal to run Rotterdam marathon on April 12th under the sub 3 hours. I knew that was a very ambitious goal, Between cold winter, work, family and kids, it left me with Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-83362792712452863522014-11-01T08:00:00.000+01:002014-11-02T12:10:22.980+01:00Chicago Marathon 2014
12-10-2014
Each
marathon has been incredibly special in its own way, and No. 6 proved to be
more emotionally and mentally powerful than I even imagined.
I flew to
Chicago on Wednesday to stay with my sister who lives there. First night I
was terribly jet lagged and went on a run at 4 am. It was just a peaceful and
beautiful run! I was so excited to be there and hardly could wait to be atAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-54524819922227557702014-06-22T11:30:00.000+02:002014-09-11T10:42:06.978+02:00Sneek Mar-athon 2014On the shortest day of the year 21 dec 2013 just like a little kid I was waiting to sign up for the 1st edition of Sneek Marathon which will take place in the evening of the longest day of the year which is 21st of June.
When I was filling up my registration form... I was drinking coffee with cookies, 15 kg heavier with a 7 months baby in my belly...At that point I made a joke saying that I can Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-53019878723037239242014-05-28T10:00:00.000+02:002014-06-06T09:17:43.874+02:0012 weeks PostPregnancy
Wow! Time flies and I haven't found the time to blog!
Today my little princess turned 12 weeks!! Yes 3 months old!
I am sitting here going back to 12 weeks ago when I went on a 7 km run at 37 weeks pregnant.
I was already on maternity leave. I still remember I had a great run! I didn't stop I felt strong.
I posted this on Instagram:
2 Days Before Giving Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-81123715485821017272014-02-12T22:17:00.002+01:002014-02-12T23:58:08.561+01:00The Journey of a Pregnant Runner
Pregnancy has been an interesting journey for this ambitious runner!
Just before I knew I was pregnant I was training so hard for Berlin Marathon. Early morning runs, good diet and dedication. When I knew that We are expecting again, my first reaction was combined with mixed feelings! I didn't expect that it will all happen so soon especially that I was at the peek of my running. Knowing that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-7503136579772348812014-02-12T22:17:00.000+01:002014-02-18T09:42:45.514+01:00Hardloopspel
Who will become the running King (or Queen) of the Netherlands?
Hexagonal tile
Hardloopspel.nl is the first running game where runners can compete on an interactive map with the number of kilometers they run. The Netherlands is divided into 3000 hexagonal tiles and each tile has its own ranking list.
How does it work?
Tiles, Position and Points are displayed on the screen
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-278386745735151212013-12-31T09:47:00.000+01:002014-01-07T16:12:07.909+01:00Happy New Year 2014
So here I am 30 weeks pregnant and about to start a new year! This is my absolute favorite time of the year. It is the perfect time for reflection and processing of one year and setting intentions for the next. I love fresh starts and the chance to start anew. I get excited about what lies ahead and hopeful that I will continue to grow into the person I strive to be. &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-20745816022367174362013-11-12T21:51:00.002+01:002013-11-13T20:48:37.784+01:00Pregnancy & RunningI can't believe I am 23 weeks pregnant! Time flew by but at the same time when I think that I still have 17 weeks to go it looks like so far far away!
Pregnancy in general is going well, I am a little more energetic than in my first trimester but I am still getting sick if I go more than 2 hours without Food!
Few weeks back I had my 20 weeks echo to know that I am pregnant with a GIRL!!!! we areAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-58870718497560652602013-10-04T07:16:00.000+02:002013-10-07T14:46:10.774+02:00Berlin Marathon--Mission Accomplished at 4 months pregnant
“This is it! I did it!, We did it” I was laughing out loud, smiling big, so proud of me. 2 medals are placed around my neck, crossing the line at 4 months pregnant made it worthwhile and made me forget the painful 42.195 km.
The pain started the day before the marathon when I went in the morning with Christine on a run and just when I was about to finish my short run a sharp pain Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-32190934346085048162013-09-24T07:00:00.000+02:002013-09-24T12:00:38.457+02:00Dam Tot DamLoop 2013
For 4 years in a row I take part of this amazing event Called Dam tot Damloop. A 10 EM run from Amsterdam to Zaandam! I love this race just because of its crowds and the atmosphere along the way. Just like the other years I run in the business team of McDonald's.
This year is a special one, I am 16 weeks pregnant which means 4 months Pregnant! My goal is to run for the fun and not give it all.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-20078742852196365742013-09-09T22:00:00.000+02:002013-09-24T12:25:35.590+02:0030K of North AmsterdamFor the First time I stand on the start of the 30 km of North Amsterdam. This time not alone but with a little heart beat in my belly.
How do you run a race knowing that?
Running races while pregnant is considerably different than running
when you’re not pregnant. It can be more challenging in some ways and
more enjoyable in others. Here’s how I’ve found it is different:
Mindset:The Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-21690772395614925352013-08-19T21:32:00.002+02:002013-10-07T15:07:24.113+02:00A Pleasant Surprise....And My 1st Trail!July 28th, 2013 : I am in love with the Dutch weather!! I go
to bed early to wake up early and enjoy sunrise runs, Or I wait for the
evenings to cool down and hit the road for another few kms. I have been hitting
my highest mileage ever. 100km !!! I never reached 80km in the past! Every km
has been a joy, every run has been unique, every run has made me feel stronger
and every run has been closerAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-58130755710907344172013-07-02T07:00:00.000+02:002013-10-07T14:49:40.098+02:00Podium at Vechtloop Half Marathon
Christine, Me & Wies
Shall you get disappointed if you go to a race with one intention but you end up with a different one?
Since Boston marathon my body feels broken. I did few races since then and something just does not feel right! My knee pain comes and goes. I still go to the physiotherapist every other week to be sure I don't end up where I was a year ago, on the bench with IT Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-4115441452781585952013-06-18T07:00:00.000+02:002013-10-07T14:49:59.079+02:0030 year old Milestone & Colours By the Sea
Wow what time flies! A small update ... On Sunday June 9th I turned 30. YES I just hit the 30 year old milestone!! This number scares me! It sounds Old!! But after an awesome holiday with my family where I got to celebrate almost every night, I came back home on my birthday all refreshed! I feel younger, wiser and happier than ever! I can't ask for any better start!
So bring it on! I amAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-22715325710833484172013-05-22T07:00:00.000+02:002013-10-07T14:50:21.189+02:00We Own the Night!
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Foto: Wendy
De loop van Leidscherijn is a race of 15 km with a theme “The Romans” The start/finish are located at the Roman village a few minutes walking distance from my house. A Roman village with an Xpo is built with catering, stage with live music, terrace, changing facilities and stands filled by various local associations. I was planning to run the 15km but few months back I saw Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-19660648065064324962013-04-21T23:28:00.000+02:002013-10-07T14:51:09.498+02:00Marathon Monday Boston 2013
I just can't believe I ran Boston Marathon!! It was not a dream, at the same time I can't believe what happened before the finish line, it was not a nightmare, everything was REAL!
Now that I gave it some time and found a place in my heart of this adventurous, mixed feelings weekend in Boston, I am ready to write about it!
Monday April 15th was a day of extreme emotions: From extreme Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-27875991173224983132013-03-30T22:50:00.001+01:002013-10-07T14:51:34.337+02:00Afsluitdijkrun, Beirut HM and Marathon
The Afsluitdijk is a major Dam in the Netherlands, constructed between 1927 and 1933 and running from Den Oever in North Holland province, to the village of Zurich in Friesland province, over a length of 32 kilometres (20 mi) and a width of 90 m, at an initial height of 7.25 m above sea-level.
Afsluitdijkrun took place om March 10th after a successful edition 1 in 2012. A 30km run from Den Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-23207447995653415072013-03-05T05:46:00.002+01:002013-10-07T14:51:59.143+02:0020 van Alphen
I have been training for 2 good months since my knee injury, training has been going well, it has became part of my daily life. My knee has been doing much better but not 100% !! After my ski vacation and the 30k in the dunes my knee started to feel sensitive. With some good care my knee is being under control but it can be unpredictable!! Since I enjoy racing so much I thought why not Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-8542513047978019512013-02-25T23:04:00.000+01:002013-02-26T00:26:51.522+01:00TwitRun in the dunes
I always ask myself why do I love running so much? Is it only because of the feeling you get once you finished a run? The answer is No... not only that.... It is true that running by yourself after a hectic day at work brings peace to your inner soul....That quality time with yourself is just so powerful, you are the boss of yourself, you choose to go slow or go fast, to push yourself above yourAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8275517534280527217.post-79413702326568503542013-02-18T07:48:00.001+01:002013-02-19T13:24:34.844+01:00Schoorl WeekendDe Groet Uit Schoorl Run the race where last year with a broken heart I stood up on the side of the road and took pictures because I was Injured and I couldn't run the race. This year again signed up to the 30 km and the goal is to finally for the first time run a 30 km race in Schoorl.
On Saturday mid-afternoon we headed to Schoorl. After checking in our hotel, we went to the book Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06390139390342292074noreply@blogger.com6