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WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I THINK ABOUT RUNNING
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WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I THINK ABOUT RUNNING
Boston 2019 was my last marathon, 5 years ago now. The plan was to run the London Marathon in April 2020 and not run an autumn marathon in 2019. The pandemic changed everything. London was canceled (quite late). Last October I received an email from the organization…
I ran Berlin twice before. They were two extremes. I made my debut in Berlin and ran well then, so I was well prepared. The last time was two years ago. That day was dramatic. After that race I walked around very disappointed for two weeks. What would it be this year?
The oldest marathon in the world. A marathon of mythical proportions and not just because of the unicorn. The marathon I finally ran last Monday. Is the reputation right? Or is it exaggerated? It's not exaggerated at all. It is the most special marathon I have experienced, but more on that later. Before the start I was bursting with confidence. I had run pretty good prep, I was in great shape, tapered well and stacked good carbs in the two days leading up to the race. In addition, I had done extensive research into the course and developed a good race plan and I was going to stick to it. What could go wrong?
What a sports year 2016 was! I reached a good level for the first time in years and was stronger than ever. The top sport year was also fantastic. The Dutch cyclists flourished and every sports year with the Olympic Games is of course a top sports year. Many sports moments that we will not soon forget, but what is the best sports moment? I have selected my sports moment and the Dutch sports moment of the year.