Tag: Dolomiti Extreme Trail

Halfway through my run. I should do 4 minutes per kilometer now, I am not even coming close. No power. My legs need a rest, I need a rest.

My legs need a rest

02/08/2023

My mind blank, my body hot, and my muscles relaxing. Sara and I are taking a little break in a sauna hotel; reading, relaxing, rejuvenating.

Taking a little break

20/07/2023

I am in doubt. Should I race tomorrow or do a training run? And in both cases; where do I go to run? Far away or close by?

Race or training run?

07/07/2023

No running these days. Instead, I’m looking back at the Dolomiti Extreme Trail. These are the seven lessons I’ve learned.

Seven lessons from the DXT

18/06/2023

The Dolomiti Extreme Trail is a tribute to the mountains. It's sharing the love of the mountains with each other and those who love running.

Sharing the love of the mountains

11/06/2023

The Dolomiti Extreme Trail is what the name tells you; extreme. 3.800 meters altitude, 57,5 km of running, and a fight against cut-off times.

DTX: fighting cut-off times

10/06/2023

It’s 5 in the morning. I’m wide awake. My mind is full of questions. The biggest one? What is going to be my race plan for the DXT?

My race plan for the DXT

09/06/2023

We’re back Forno di Zoldo. What started as an idea, is going to be reality running the 55 kilometers race at the Dolomiti Extreme Trail.

Back in Forno di Zoldo for the DXT

07/06/2023

First run in Italy done; Viserba - Rimini - Viserba. It didn’t go as hoped, but at least I ran again.

First run in Italy of this year

30/05/2023

Yeah, I’m running again. I missed it so much. The sun shines, the birds sing, and it’s around 20 degrees. What else can a man ask for?

Finally running again

21/05/2023

Out for a run. I’m testing my right knee and foot while getting soaked. Let’s say it’s a good preparation for the Ultra Trail Snowdonia.

Testing my right knee and foot

07/05/2023

With the ERYRI 25K at Ultra Trail Snowdonia and the Dolomiti Extreme Trail coming closer, I’m focusing more and more on strength training.

Another session of strength training

06/05/2023

During the Dolomiti Extreme Trail I will be running above 2.000 meters of altitude. At that altitude there is 'less' oxygen available.

Running above 2.000 meters of altitude

05/05/2023

Two ultras in 8 days is a little bit too much for me at this moment. That’s lesson one. Let’s look at the other takeaways from the BUT 50.

My takeaways from the BUT 50

01/05/2023

Only 5 kilometers into the Brabantse Ultra Trail 50k (BUT) and my gluteus medius are protesting. This is going to be an interesting race.

BUT: 3 personal records in one day

30/04/2023

Maybe it’s naive to spontaneously run an ultra, but I want to run another 50k before the DXT. So here is my race plan for the BUT 50.

My race plan for the Brabantse Ultra Run

29/04/2023

I am in shock. I just checked the DXT 2022 results. It took the last runners 14,5 hours to complete the race. I’m always among the last ones!

I am in shock

25/04/2023

The Mighty Marathon was the start of a busy summer. So, what are the five lessons I can take away from the Mighty Marathon

Five lessons from the Mighty Marathon

23/04/2023

Almost 15 kilometers done of my trail run here in Lommel. I don’t feel so fresh anymore. I guess my legs are still tired from my ultra run.

The legs are still tired

29/03/2023

A question I’ve asked myself a lot lately is: Am I an ultra runner? A long distance runner? Or do I prefer shorter trail runs?

Am I an ultra runner?

26/03/2023

Sussex was a test. A test to see if I could run 50 kilometers. So, let’s see what five lessons I can learn from the Sussex ultra.

Five lessons from my Sussex ultra

21/03/2023

These few days have been amazing. I am super proud of Sara. My Super Sara, because Sussex was her biggest running success so far.

Super Sara’s success in Sussex

20/03/2023

With the race in Sussex coming closer, I wonder; am I failing if I don’t make it? Isn’t it an achievement to make it to the starting line?

Making it to the starting line

14/03/2023

This is the countryside of Ommen, a place time has stood still. The perfect place to run my first marathon; the Run Forest Run Ommerland.

Cheerleaders at RFR Ommerland

11/02/2023

Above me, below me and on both sides I see snow. Running the Houffa Trail in Houffalize (Belgium) is running through winter wonderland.

Houffa Trail; running in winter wonderland

22/01/2023

This year I want to run in all 12 provinces of the Netherlands. One every month. Mud Sweat Trails came up with that concept, and I love it.

Trail running in all 12 provinces

04/01/2023

This is my third day without running. I’m resting my legs after my 35 kilometers trail run. Let’s look at the lessons I've learned.

Lessons from my 35 kilometers trail run

27/12/2022

Sara did day 1 of her second running schedule

Sara started her second running schedule

24/11/2022

The biggest lessons I've learned from the Alfa Bear Trail

The biggest lessons from the Bear Trail

14/11/2022

I’ve been talking about my first ultra trail run in Sussex a few times, but I don’t think I’ve ever told you when and why I signed up.

I signed up for my first ultra trail run

12/11/2022

Recovery run; my legs feel good

The legs feel good, the cat feels good

07/11/2022

Early start, because at 0.00 o’clock the registration for the Dolomiti Extreme Trail 2023 opens and I want to run the 55 kilometers ultra.

I just subscribed for a 55 kilometers ultra

01/10/2022

I always run in flat areas, so after my first trail run uphill I could hardly walk

I could hardly walk after my first trail race

01/09/2022

The difference between Dutch trail running and running abroad

The difference between Dutch trail running and running abroad

31/08/2022

5 pair of running shoes, one pair of normal shoes

I bought shoes, normal shoes

24/08/2022

I am an ambitious runner. I want to run big races.

I am an ambitious runner

14/08/2022