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10km holland road running Uncategorized

4 July 2018, Wednesday, 10km, 22e Mijn Fysio Klepperstadloop

Having achieved my PB of 47.52 at Utrecht 3 weeks ago, i was itching to try again for another PB. I had a sub 46.59 as a target. I managed a PB of 47.45, but not meeting target of sub 46.59. There could be multiple reasons which i cannot be sure of. Was it too […]

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Half Marathon holland road running

14 July 2018, Saturday, 21km, 32e Bovensmilde

Every race is different. The route, the atmosphere, the terrain, the weather. This run felt like home. The heat, the friendly chats. It was the second half marathon completed in Nederland, but the first road running half marathon here. It is a different experience. Half of the route was below sea level. Corners were welcomed […]

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5km holland road running Uncategorized

22 June 2018, Friday, 5km, 24e Banthumloop

Pretty motivated scoring my first PB on a 5km road race, 22.52 min. The race course was a 2-looper with numerous corners to manoeuvre. It was organised in the village of Bergentheim in the municipality of Hardenberg, with a small population of 3,500. Great atmosphere! The streets were crowded with spectators, music with home built […]

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holland road running

13 June 2018, Wednesday, 10km, Hellas Zomeravondcup 4 Utrecht

I have plateaued. Every race seems to consume more effort, but without the PB i expect. Sounds like a “runner-block” syndrome huh. Gertjan suggested that i try “running a consistent pace” (after years of running a positive split). 4.48/km split was the targeted running pace for a sub 48 min road race. Baby steps. And yes, […]