In the beginning of January, someone wrote this: “One thing that I know for sure about this new year is that nothing’s gonna be what I expect”. Well, I guess that we can all agree upon that. This year of 2020 has changed the life and perspectives for most of us. Who would have thought …
Looking Back at 2019 and Goals for 2020
For a long time, I have been in a period of transition. 2019 was a year of change, development, challenges and enlightenment. I stepped over boundaries, left my comfort zone, fulfilled dreams, and found more purpose in my life. My wish is to inspire and to encourage others to follow their dreams and find purpose …
When in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a great city to visit on your own; it has so much to offer. Therefore, I wish to share my experience and give some recommendations of what to do and what to eat – and where to run. I will also mention some books. After two long working days in Rotterdam, I was exhausted …
Chicago Marathon – race report
I did it! I finished my 18th marathon and now with perspective, I can be proud of myself. There are no bad races. As long as you finish - however horrible the experience is - it's still an experience. I would not have been without this race that - hopefully - taught me a lot! …
To Jinx or not to Jinx
When you have a goal or a wish, whether it's a secret or not, should you talk too self-confident about it? I’ve always been a little careful revealing what I aim to do; well, I can say that I have the objective of doing something (e.g. to run that marathon) “if everything works out well”. …
Before and After
I usually refer to 1998 as an important turning point in my life. Living in Paris as a student, eating and drinking a little too much and even smoking now and then (hard to believe, I know); my bad habits were leading me towards an unhealthy lifestyle. However, my “salvation” was discovering the pleasure of …
Stockholm Marathon – Race Report
There’s something special when running a race in your hometown. For many years, I had wanted to run the Stockholm Marathon again but every year, something had come up. I had either been ill or injured. Being there as a spectator, I thought: “next year, I’ll be a part of this race too”. This year, …
To Run or not to Run
To run or not to run the Stockholm Marathon on June 1st. That's what I will have to decide within the next couple of days. I really want to participate and the reason why I am hesitating is due to lack of marathon training the last few months. Two days ago, I ran 30 kilometers …
Running through Pain
Do you have a running related injury that you just can’t get rid of or that keeps coming back? And is the diagnosis vague or even non-existent and you wonder why it still hurts? My “Achilles’ Heel” is my right hamstrings. I have consulted chiropractors, doctors and physiotherapists and even had an MRI. They all …
Runner’s High
Time stops, I fly, I am no longer in my body; however, I can still feel it. Words are hard to find to describe my state of mind and the physical sensation in my body. I am running and I am unstoppable, invincible, and happy. This experience of Runner’s high is a memory that I …
The Book Runner 