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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The unglamorous truth about a runner’s toe nails
“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” That’s certainly true when it comes to blisters and infected toe nails. Warning: This article contains pictures of blisters and lost toe nails at the end of the post.
What I pack for a 3 day fastpacking trip
Fastpacking is a combination of trail running and camping. Thus, key is to pack as ultralight as possible.
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.