Welcome to my blog
“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Mood follows action.
Train harder than you race.
Have an open mind.
You GET to do this.
Mind over body.
Mind over body.
Mood follows action. Train harder than you race. Have an open mind. You GET to do this. Mind over body. Mind over body.
Why I call it IronMind instead of IronMan
My last race of this season was the IronMan 70.3 in Weymouth. It was brutal and epic. 37 mph winds, thunderstorms and pouring rain. And here’s why I call it IronMind.
What is Guided Meditation?
Guided meditation is another word for ‘hypnosis’ and it’s far from the idea of performance hypnotherapists making people walk and sound like chickens on stage. Thus, that’s why I personally prefer to call it ‘guided meditation’. Find out what it really is and register for a free online guided meditation with me.
My top 3 improvements for my next 1oo km trail run
The last part of my 100 km ultra was agonising and all I wanted was a break from running. But as soon as it was over, I started to think about what the top 3 things are I need to work on so I can improve my performance at the next 100 km ultra. Crazy, I know, but it’s the truth.
How does it feel to run a 100 km run?
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is: How does it feel to have run 100 km? Actually, I’ve been asking this question myself for a while now and until recently I didn’t have an answer.
How I split the 100 km course
It doesn’t matter how long or short the route is I’m going to run or if I know the course inside out or not, I always split the route into different parts. Here’s how and why I split this 100 km route into the following 6 parts.
What I packed for my 100 km Ultra Trail Run
Going into my first 100 km Ultra Trail Run Challenge, it was interesting and a bit of a guessing game what to pack, especially hydration and nutrition wise. Here’s what I decided to bring with me on this incredible journey.
A run-through of my 100 km Ultra Trail Run Challenge
It’s one week after my 100 km Ultra Trail Run Challenge and I’m still processing it all. But I’d like to share with you how I experienced the challenge day. This is how I remember the whole course.
When everything goes not according to plan
Cancelling an event is never easy. Especially not when it happened the second time in a row and after months of hard preparation. Here’s how I cope with the disappointment and what I’m going to do instead.
My challenges with being vegan & how I tackle them
I love my vegan lifestyle, however, there are a few challenges I face. In this article, I’m going to share with you i.e. how I prepare my meals when I travel, the prejudice I face because I am vegan and how I respond to them.
Vegan vs (whole-food) plant-based diet
You’ve probably seen the terms ‘vegan’ and ‘whole-food plant-based diet’ in my posts and might be wondering if is there a difference and if yes, what’s the difference between a plant-based and vegan diet? Here’s the answer to your question.
How I became vegan
My transition to a fully plant-based diet took much longer than I initially thought. But it was the absolute right decision in order to make a healthy and sustainable switch to a vegan diet. Here’s how I approached it.
Flatbread Recipe
Here’s another delicious recipe: A self-made flatbread. Don’t worry, all my recipes are healthy, quick & easy to prepare and affordable. Also, I outline a vegan and non-vegan version. Bon appetite.
Carrot-Hummus Recipe
Here’s one of my favourite recipes: A carrot-hummus. Don’t worry, all my recipes are healthy, quick & easy to prepare and affordable. Bon appetite.
Why I became vegan
There are three main reasons why I became a vegan. In this article I’m going to share with you why I decided to transition to a 100% whole-food plant-based diet.
Other Ultra Runners who inspire me (part 2)
Here’s part 2 of my favourite ultra trail runners who redefine what humans are capable of. Ready for some inspiration overflow? Here you go.
Rethinking how we really treat our body
“Tonight I’ll treat myself with pizza, ice cream, and a beer.” I hear this sentence so often and I can’t help but thinking: Who are you trying to fool?
My personal 100 km Ultra Trail Run Training Plan
Most people are always fascinated by the event day and they total distance I go in ultra challenges but they would be more impressed if they knew what it takes to train for ultra endurance challenges. So I’m going to give you a little glimpse behind the scenes.
Cold Sea Dip Season has started
Finally the water temperature is below 10 degrees which means for me: The cold water sea dip season can begin! Here are some great mental and physical benefits of cold water immersion.
Differences between a challenge & a race
Only after participating in ultra trail run challenges and IronMan 70.3 triathlon races, I got to experience the huge differences between a ‘challenge’ and a ‘race’. In this article I’m going to share my experiences with you and also talk about the commonalities both event types share.
Other Ultra Runners who inspire me (part 1)
Here’s a list of my favourite ultra trail runners who redefine what humans are capable of. Ready for some inspiration overflow? Here you go.