As you may know, I am going to participate in this week’s 50k Golden Ring Ultra Trail in Russia. And I am very happy to announce that we managed to interview Michael Dolgy, the founder of this trail event! For the 3rd time it is held in Suzdal, some 200k outside Moscow. The name of the trail is given by the so-called Golden Ring of Russia’s small but amazingly … [Read more...] about Interview with Michael Dolgy, Founder of Golden Ultra Trail in Russia
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Velserbroekloop 2017: A Race With A Fun Start
On Friday evening, 7 July 2017, I participated in the 10k Velserbroekloop. I decided to enter the race only a few days before when I was looking for some more training opportunities to prepare for my 50k trail at the Golden Ring Ultra Trail in Russia. I know Velserbroek very well from the time when one of my best friends lived there and I visited him regularly. And since I … [Read more...] about Velserbroekloop 2017: A Race With A Fun Start
News: Run2Day Velserbroekloop 2017 and Spartainfit Obstacle Run 2017
Today I have added another two races to my agenda. In preparation for my big adventure in Suzdal in Russia, a 50k trail, I decided to add these two races to give my legs some more training. Run2Day Velserbroekloop 2017 – 7 July This race will take place on coming Friday in Velserbroek, a small town above Haarlem. I know this place from the youth period I have been living … [Read more...] about News: Run2Day Velserbroekloop 2017 and Spartainfit Obstacle Run 2017
Moscow Half Marathon 2016, Running Along The Moskva River And Red Square – Part 1
For 2016 I decided to have a few international races in my calendar, and one of them was the Moscow Half Marathon. The idea for this race came from my girlfriend, to combine a weekend in Moscow together with a race. It would be the second race outside the Netherlands, after my Strong Viking adventure in Belgium in April. The journey started on Friday 13th of May by taking my … [Read more...] about Moscow Half Marathon 2016, Running Along The Moskva River And Red Square – Part 1
News: Spartan Stadium Race And Amsterdam Half Marathon
Great news for my calendar! It is confirmed and I can add 2 more races to my Calendar. I signed up for the Spartan Stadium Race in Paris, taking place at the Stade de France in March 2018, and also for Amsterdam Mizuno Half Marathon in October 2017! Spartan Stadium At Stade De France In Paris I am a great admirer of the Spartan races. I already participated in 4 of … [Read more...] about News: Spartan Stadium Race And Amsterdam Half Marathon