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  • Running

    The only 2022 winter or spring marathon that’s available to me was almost full, so I registered myself with an early bird entry. It’s the Two Rivers Marathon on February 6, 2022. It’s my first time running there. It will be 10 weeks after my next marathon on November 28, 2021. 🏃

    A group of people are running outside on a paved road, dressed in sportswear, and surrounded by leafless trees.

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    I did my third long run in preparation of a marathon on November 28, 2021. A marathon under 4 hours is feasible, as is one under 3h45'. The reason it was so much easier this time is that I ate more protein for recovery. It did wonders, slept like a rose, woke up ready to go! 🏃

    A muddy rural path stretches into the distance, flanked by green fields and a row of trees under a cloudy sky.

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    I suppose today will be a show of strength of character, as with a very tired body I’m going to run a 10 km race in Utrecht, the Netherlands, called Maliebaanloop. It’s 4+ hour of travel for a 50 minutes 🏃 race. I expect to be exhausted when I come home.

    A map illustrates various locations and activities for an event, including warming up, a massage area, a WC, and participant details.

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    I’m doing a kind of dress rehearsal for a marathon, by doing a 32 km long run today, 10 km race tomorrow. I didn’t sleep well, woke up at 4:30 am, for a run starting slightly before 7 am, in the dark. The sun’ll rise after 8 am. To say I’m nervous is an understatement 🏃

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    I believe this lovely 😊 flower is called Policeman’s Helmet in English. I saw it today on my run and stopped to make a (live) photo. 🏃🌸 🌱

    A cluster of pink wildflowers surrounded by green leaves and grasses.

  • Running

    Commenting on Strava instead of a thumbs-up takes a lot more time, especially because I want it to mean something, and have to dig into an athlete’s history. I personally don’t fave anymore, because I now see it as bookmarking in public, no longer as a sign of encouragement 🏃

  • Running

    According to both my calculated fat percentage and BMI I’m no longer overweight, nor obese: 75 kg, 1.74 m. 🏃 Good position to be in for my upcoming marathon, November 28. I lost 18 kg (40 lbs), or half my body fat mass, in 17 weeks.

  • Running

    Found this beauty alongside a bike path on my 🏃 Already yesterday, but I forgot to take a picture then, awestruck as I was 🌸 I’m told it’s an evening primrose.

    A cluster of large yellow flowers, including a prominent evening primrose, is surrounded by lush green foliage and wildflowers.

  • Running

    Had to share this one from 2008. Numbers 1, 11, and 111! You don’t get to see that very often in a running road race. 🔢 🏃 Also, total toddler 👶 cuteness there.

    A man wearing a race bib numbered 111 is standing with two children at a starting line surrounded by a group of participants.

  • Running

    I jogged 🏃 around a nearby artificial lake, called Binnenschelde, after the nearby river Scheldt. It was peaceful and quiet, and I greeted many fellow runners and hikers. Some had isolated themselves with headphones, obviously not interested in nature sounds💨🍃🦢

    A winding path curves alongside a body of water under a cloudy sky.

  • Running

    I was in a good mood when I left home for a long slow distance run. Nothing wrong with being positive about what’s to come. It turned out even better than I expected. So, apparently, I wasn’t positive enough. Lesson learned, be ecstatic before each 🏃 Anything less is undeserved.

    A person wearing glasses and a cap gives a thumbs-up gesture while outdoors.A series of tall, metal structures rise above a grassy, wooded landscape under a partly cloudy sky and bright sun.A blue car is parked next to a brick building on a quiet street, with trees and a road extending into the distance.A quaint brick building with green shutters is situated near a road, surrounded by trees and featuring a small patio with bicycles parked outside.

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    Running in a group of 🏃 🏃‍♀️ between the heather just before sun set.🌳🌅

    A group of people is walking along a path through a field of purple flowers, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

  • Running

    While 🏃 17 km I went underneath my personal honor gate. Well, in my mind, anyway.

    A walking path leads under a decorative archway covered with large, stylized golden leaves surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Running

    Decided to run urban, because I can 🏃

    A narrow, brick-paved alley is flanked by modern brick buildings, one white and the others red, with street lamps and small plants along the way.

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    Books

    Currently reading: Racing Weight Cookbook: Lean, Light Recipes for Athletes (Racing Weight Series) by Matt Fitzgerald CISSN 📚🏃

  • Running

    While talent accounts for > 65 % of a 🏃 marathon time, age > 25 %, I can’t influence any of that. Of the changeable factors most beneficial is a 🏃 weight. Going from obese to healthy weight accounts for 7 %, much more than other factors, for me, 4 instead of 5 hours. 15 weeks.

    A line graph shows a decreasing trend in the percentage of employee attrition from July 19 to August 11.

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    Preparing for a marathon on one’s own is quite demanding, especially planning the test races, and modifying the training schedule. I can now really appreciate having support from others more experienced than me, and why some runners pay for that if they can afford it🏃

  • Running

    I joined a sponsor run, promising to run 250 km between today and a month from now. There’s collecting money as well, plus wearing a t-shirt I don’t yet have. We’ll see how that goes. Anyway, after a long warmup, I did a tough LT training for my VO2max. Yeah, tough! 🏃

    Wild plants and flowers grow alongside a metal fence, with overlaid text displaying running statistics.Three individuals smiling in front of a van are featured next to a map indicating the Walk with Kumbatio, Editie 2 route from the Netherlands to Kenya.

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    Early bird has the worm, I suppose. At a leisurely pace of 7:15 min/km (11:40 min/mi) I did a recovery run through the nearby township of Zuidgeest. It was lovely to run in 15℃ (59℉) on half asphalt, half dirt road. After 68 minutes I was back home, refreshed and alert. 🏃

    A quaint rural scene featuring a white house surrounded by greenery and a yard, with a digital overlay showing details of a running activity, including distance, time, and pace.

  • Running

    Last run for this week, 21 km (almost a half marathon distance), slow and easy in 2 h 20 min. I wanted a steady pace, no muscle soreness, nor tiredness afterwards. I got two of those three; still tired afterwards. It’s 16 weeks to go before M-day 🏃

    A charming brick house with a sloped roof is set against a backdrop of lush green trees, with a pink umbrella-shaded outdoor seating area and a Garmin display showing distance, time, and pace metrics.