Tag: training

The trick to progress is to be consistent. But how can you be when you have to travel? So, this is going to be a week full of surprises.

A week full of surprises

04/09/2023

Sara is a bad trail runner. We had a theory why she is bad, and now we know for sure; Sara is anemic. See, you need iron to run.

You need iron to run

16/08/2023

Six days to go to the Trail des Fantomes. I am out for a run in the rain. Doing half a marathon today. It's going to be a low heart rate run.

Running in the rain

06/08/2023

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

The birds are singing, the kilometers ticking off. There is just one problem. My mind. I’m asking myself; what did I get myself into?

What did I get myself into?

08/07/2023

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

Call it gamification, call it childish, call it whatever you want, but I like challenges and badges. Sportive challenges, that is.

I like challenges and badges

05/07/2023

I wanted to run fast today, it didn’t happen. I am getting slow of all these ultra runs. It’s time to do some speed work again.

I am getting slow

02/07/2023

A trail runner needs 4 pairs of legs. Each with its own specific goal: climbing legs, running legs, yoga legs and power hiking legs.

Every trail runner needs 4 pairs of legs

16/06/2023

I haven’t done Vinyasa flow for months. My right shoulder didn’t let me. Now the pain is almost gone, I’m on my yoga mat again.

Back on my yoga mat

24/05/2023

To prepare for the Dolomiti Extreme Trail I used the Albon app. Yet I’m stopping with it. The app is great, but not for me. Here's why.

Training with the Albon app, a review

18/05/2023

How to train as an ageing athlete? Do we have to change our training schedule? Change how we train? Let's look at all the answers.

How to train as an ageing athlete

11/05/2023

Last weekend I ran the Mighty Marathon; 43,5 kilometers. Should I run another ultra this weekend to prepare for the Dolomiti Extreme Trail?

Should I run another ultra this weekend?

27/04/2023

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

I run by using heart rate, not by using pace. I’m a trail runner. But should I change this? Should I run with a power meter?

Should I run with a power meter?

19/04/2023

Next week around this time I’ll be running the Mighty Marathon. My legs are ready for it. At least, that’s how they feel today.

My legs are ready for the Mighty Marathon

15/04/2023

Running slow is the secret to be fast. That sounds like a contradiction, but there is logic behind it. Let’s explore why you should run slow.

Run slow to become fast

13/04/2023

Another low energy day. I don’t feel awake, although it’s already afternoon. I haven’t had a proper night of sleep all week.

My shoulder doesn’t let me sleep

08/04/2023

Out for a run. I am happy to be out this morning. At the same time I should be behind my desk working. Time is my biggest enemy these days.

Time is my biggest enemy

05/04/2023

Let’s get back to Ayurveda again. Let’s look at Sara. Maybe you can guess, maybe not. Sara is a Pitta-Kapha.

Sara is a non-sprinting Pitta

02/04/2023

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

We run on our feet. That’s why it’s important to have strong and flexible feet. Here are some strengthening exercises for your feet.

Exercises for strong and flexible feet

23/03/2023

One more night to my first ultra run, here in Sussex. Should I come up with a race plan, or just run and see?

Should I have a race plan for Sussex?

17/03/2023

Five more nights and I am going to run my first ultra run ever; the Endurance Life Sussex. So, how am I doing? Am I ready?

How am I doing?

13/03/2023

Yeah, I’m going to run up the Wall of Geraardsbergen. If you’re a cycling fan, you may know the Wall from the Tour of Flanders.

Running up the Wall of Geraardsbergen

07/03/2023

A bit more than 5 kilometers to go at the Halve Zolen Trail. My legs feel good. Sara should be not far in front of me? Can I catch her?

Halve Zolen Trail; chasing Sara

04/03/2023

She smiles after 5 kilometers, after 7k, and she smiles after 11k and 400 meters of altitude. Super Sara is ready to shine in Sussex.

Super Sara is ready to shine in Sussex

26/02/2023

Tomorrow I’ll run a half marathon in Spa. This afternoon Sara and I did a little shake out run to loosen up the legs.

Shake out run to loosen up the legs

25/02/2023

Yes, we’re going to Spa for some trail running this weekend. It’s only Monday, but I am already looking forward to it.

We’re going to Spa to run

20/02/2023

I am out for a trail run. Not because I want to, but because I have to run today. I entered a new running phase, I'm afraid.

I have to run today

18/02/2023

Nine days before my race. I’m tapering. Why? Because tapering improves running performance. But what is it and how should you do it?

Tapering improves running performance

02/02/2023

Matteo is a runner, so that already makes him a good guy. Plus he’s my guinea pig, as I'm making a training schedule for his first marathon.

Guinea pig Matteo

27/01/2023

That moment your whole body starts to protest, and just wants to stop running? Well, that’s the moment you crossed your Lactate Threshold.

What Lactate Threshold is and why it matters

18/01/2023

My groceries were just delivered. Luxurious? Yes, but it saves time. Trail running time. And you? Groceries or running, what do you choose?

Groceries or running, what do you choose?

16/01/2023

My plan was to go for a trail run today. I didn’t. Rain, wind, cold. Not my weather. So I’ll wait. See, I am a good weather runner.

I am a good weather runner

14/01/2023

It’s Back on your Mat weekend. Back on your yoga mat that is. We’re trying to encourage yogis to start practicing again, after the holidays.

Back on your Mat

07/01/2023

I made a rookie mistake. Sara asked me if I wanted to do core training. I said no. Stupid. Never ask yourself if you feel like. Just do it.

I made a rookie mistake

06/01/2023

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

Grey day today. Rainy day today. The coming days don’t look any better. That’s why we have made a sudden change of plans; long run tomorrow.

A sudden change of plans

23/12/2022

Let’s do some training talk. Why is it so important to be rest? Shouldn’t you just run, run and run? Well no. Let me explain.

Training is damaging your body and that’s good

18/12/2022

The frozen grass crackles under my feet. The white reed glistens in the sun. Running these days is like running in a winter wonderland.

Running in a winter wonderland

13/12/2022

I am out on the bike, guiding Sara for her run. Getting some fresh (cold) air is a good moment to look at my takeaways from the Brabantse Kluis Trail.

Takeaways from the Brabantse Kluis Trail

11/12/2022

Little trail run with Sara. My legs feel good. I just wanted to shake them out, and come up with tomorrow’s race plan.

Putting together tomorrow’s race plan

09/12/2022

Wow, I think I have to make training schedule number 3 for Sara. She ran 10 kilometers today. She truly is Super Sara.

Super Sara ran her first 10 kilometers

04/12/2022

Do you know that feeling that if you have time, you would …. I have time, but I’m not doing anything.That's why I’m struggling with myself.

Struggling with myself

03/12/2022

My Training Schedule

Finally updating my training schedule

29/11/2022

Sara did day 1 of her second running schedule

Sara started her second running schedule

24/11/2022

Sara has gone wild. She signed up for the Sussex 10k Trail Run.

Sara has gone wild

08/11/2022

Adding elliptical workouts to my training

Adding elliptical workouts to my training

01/11/2022

I did it. 25 kilometers in the pocket. It took me 3,5 hours, but that had a reason. I’ll tell you in a minute. Next up; 27.5 kilometers.

25 kilometers in the pocket

22/10/2022

Full day. Running with Sara, picking up a cross-trainer at my parents, eating mussels, cooked by mamma, and spotting deer in Zeeland.

Spotting deer in Zeeland

14/10/2022

What if I take this path right? And then this path to the left? Aha, now I have another loop. And with another right here, I have another one.

Another loop and another loop and another one

06/10/2022

Yes, I am running. The wind, the sun, the birds, how I have missed you. It’s so good to be back on the trails again.

Finally, back on the trails

04/10/2022

Sara and Nicola teaching at Yoga Festival Milan, last weekend. Now we’re home again. This time to stay. Well, not forever, but at least longer than a week. I’m happy to be home as I can’t wait to go for a run.

Home again, this time to stay

03/10/2022

Taking a moment to do yoga. This week is one of those crazy weeks with a lot of things happening. Sadly enough, because I like boring weeks. I’ll tell you why.

Crazy weeks versus boring weeks

28/09/2022

2.740 meters; my new Cooper-test record. 240 meters more than last time. Not a lot, but on purpose, because I’m the Sergey Bubka of running.

I am the Sergey Bubka of trail running

27/09/2022

I run, because I don’t watch television. I don’t even own one. Getting rid of my TV, still feels like a blessing.

A life without television

25/09/2022

First run after Scotland. 19 kilometers. It was fresh, it was rainy, it was lovely. I combined my favorite trail and a new trail.

First run after our holiday in Scotland

24/09/2022

Today Yin yoga. Tomorrow's run will be the first of my second training block, which means more speed-work. Yes, finally speed-work.

Time for the next step; more speed-work

23/09/2022

A stopover at Urquhart Castle on our way from Kirkhill to Kinlochleven

In Kinlochleven, ready for the Big Race

16/09/2022

Breaking my 5 kilometers record

Broken my 5 kilometers record

25/08/2022