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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
My fundraising project for the British Heart Foundation
In July 2023 I’ll be swimming my longest open water swim challenge so far and raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Read on why and how you can support this project.
Race Day - Final part: The RUN - Let’s get this party started
It’s time for some Rock’n’Roll! Come with me on a tour through the last part of the IronMan 70.3 in Weymouth: The Run.
What & how to pack for a triathlon
Let’s start at the beginning and have a look at what & how I packed my three transition bags for the IronMan 70.3, what I will do differently next time.
The moment I’ve been training for, not waiting for
I DID IT! I seriously finished the IronMan 70.3 last weekend and I’m still processing what happened. So let’s start with the mantras that helped me lining up at the start of this race.
Part 3 - My IronMan 70.3 journey
Part 3: This post is an important one for me personally. It feels more like a motivational speech to myself on how to overcome my deep fear of swimming the open water.
From 0 to 100 km
Everyone’s journey starts somewhere. My running journey started at 0 km. Here’s how I’ll work my way up to 100 km.
Recovery Routine
Finding what works best for my recovery has been a game changer. Here’s my recovery routine.
My top 5 game changers
Here are my personal top 5 choices that changed my trail running performance and experience.