Johan Barelds 🇪🇺

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Cycling🚴 | (trail)running🏃 | indoor rowing(C2) | Intermittent Fasting | Meditation 🧘

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2026-03-16 08:02:52 GMT

Last Saturday, I ran the Vuurtorentrail on the island of Ameland. As expected, it was another tough edition with lots of loose sand, dunes, beach, and wading through water and mud.
My body was basically done with it after 25km, but my ego wasn't :-). So I battled through it and eventually made it to the finish line.
It was the first time in ages that I felt like I had thoroughly earned that medal.
#trailrunning #running
https://www.strava.com/activities/17733052931
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2025-12-12 05:43:57 GMT

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Interesting and very nicely done!
My takeaway is that it is better to stop as little as possible than to drive fast in order to optimize time/safety.

2025-12-09 12:23:05 GMT

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Seriously good looking cake.
Although it is the run that matters of course 😆

2025-12-08 20:14:05 GMT

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Eindelijk eens wat tegengas.
Europa moet eens wat meer karakter tonen!
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https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/08/council-president-antonio-costa-says-europe-will-not-accept-political-interference-in-us-r

2025-11-27 14:47:57 GMT

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Blue pil: no running injuries ever.
Where can I get them please? 😆

2025-11-06 18:47:05 GMT

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Congrats Lee! :googlecake:
Have a great trip!! 💯

2025-10-29 16:14:53 GMT

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Take care (cake) Lee 😊
Easy going does it.

2025-10-06 18:24:09 GMT

Today was threshold day again. Two 15-minute blocks with a 5-minute recovery in between. I also managed to run a 10k personal best. I'd never seriously attempted a fastest 10k time before, but there's clearly room for improvement.
#Trailrunning
#runnersofmastodon
#UltraRunner
#Running
#Garmin
Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/16052251196?utm_source=UNKNOWN&utm_medium=referral
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2025-09-18 20:07:02 GMT

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This was a typical zone 2 cake? 😁

2025-09-09 10:48:06 GMT

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2 recovery days from running a week sounds like well balanced 😃 👍

2025-07-26 10:42:12 GMT

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Dang! I totally forgot about the cake.
I will compensate when we go to the beach this afternoon with a huge piece of apple pie 😋

2025-07-26 09:15:16 GMT

Nice parkrun this morning where I could release my daemons after a long time 😃 .
Not yet the PR from 2 years back (21min) but starting to get there.
#Trailrunning
#runnersofmastodon
#UltraRunner
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#parkrun
https://www.strava.com/activities/15238333220

2025-07-25 12:30:26 GMT

And that's VO2Max workout number two this week. If you still have the romantic idea that Garmin DSW workouts are short and easy than I now have prove of the opposite.
Ok, they maybe relatively short but they aren't easy for sure 😬.
https://www.strava.com/activities/15229980621
#Trailrunning #runnersofmastodon #UltraRunner #Running #Garmin
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2025-07-25 12:24:54 GMT

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Clear. So its more like RPE running.
Reason for me asking was that it could be so that if you ran on pace, you were (training wise) running unneccesary hard. If you would switch to HR zones than you would get the same bang for your buck but at a lower pace, which in return is better for saving your back.

2025-07-24 08:35:29 GMT

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I was just wondering: do you normally train on pace or heartrate?

2025-07-23 18:09:29 GMT

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That sucks Lee. What I understand is that, although you do a lot of strength training, it is no guarantee. But it does help, doesn't it?

2025-07-21 19:24:04 GMT

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Maybe the "Norwegian Singles Approach" is something for you as a training plan.
There is also an active Strava Group with great support.
https://geeksonfeet.com/posts/norwegian-singles-method/

2025-07-21 16:23:11 GMT

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That's a challenging target! I do get your need for speed. I did a few Parkrun's the last 2 years and the speed is definitely something I could get hooked on. My fastest time is 21min something. Sub 20 is really fast!

2025-07-21 15:54:53 GMT

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Nice! Any particulair event/distance in mind?

2025-07-21 12:36:13 GMT

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Do you have plans to follow a plan Lee?

2025-07-14 09:55:02 GMT

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I think that runners who are trying to improve their PB's on different distances prefer to run on the road. Just because they can be faster there.
Personally I found it a relieve to escape that performance driven culture and shift more towards being long days out running and enjoying nature.
I have to admit that I am still looking at ways to improve my performance but not with the goal to beat others in faster times.

2025-07-14 09:03:27 GMT

Nice read about the differences between Road and Trailrunning.
"you want to move your feet as rapidly as you can tippy tap them while still maintaining good posture""
"The best downhill runners are moving their feet fast enough that any misstep is already corrected for by the next step."
This is something I recognize already from when we where hiking the mountains decades ago.
#Trailrunning
#runnersofmastodon
#UltraRunner
#Running
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a65316745/trail-running-versus-road-running/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

2025-07-13 16:24:41 GMT

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Haha, I guess I earned the right don't I?😅.
Just to be sure. Let's ask for a decisive opinion from the cake authority @npub1xmw…4d4d 🍰🥳

2025-07-13 15:52:55 GMT

The Veluwezoom trail run went as planned today. The goal was an average pace of 7min/km. To achieve that, I'd decided to run the first 20km at my base heart rate of 129. If I still had some energy left in the last 10km, I could let go. And that's pretty much how it went. Although the heat and high humidity also caused a slight increase in heart rate.
Final verdict: Mission accomplished! 😊✅
#Trailrunning #runnersofmastodon #UltraRunner #Running #Garmin
Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/15098251825?utm_source=UNKNOWN&utm_medium=referral
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2025-07-11 15:38:15 GMT

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Pink panther! 🐆💥

2025-07-04 12:02:39 GMT

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How come with the knee?

2025-07-02 06:57:24 GMT

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Hahaha...and have you found out?

2025-07-01 20:17:50 GMT

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Amazing volume! 👌

2025-07-01 15:34:32 GMT

It's done!
Threshold training at 36'C 😆 .
And the Garmin DSW workouts are starting to do its job. Garmin status is back to productive again :dancing_banana:
#Trailrunning #runnersofmastodon #UltraRunner #Running
https://www.strava.com/activities/14973517414

2025-07-01 11:02:41 GMT

It's over 35 degrees here and the national heat plan is in effect. I have a 3x7min Threshold training scheduled for this afternoon. That's going to be a nice sweat 😜
#Trailrunning #runnersofmastodon #UltraRunner #running
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2025-06-25 10:51:05 GMT

Garmin Base run today: 60m@hr129 (Z2).
I ran on the paved road for a change. The reward was the fastest 10km in a year 🤣 .
#Trailrunning #runnersofmastodon #UltraRunner #running
https://www.strava.com/activities/14909893044
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2025-06-24 11:57:01 GMT

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You might run into @npub1xmw…4d4d while roaming the cake shops 😃 .
But that sounds like a nice plan.
The problem I encounter with (non-competitive) fastpacking compared to bikepacking is that I can only run (enjoyable) a few hours a day. So what to do the remaining time? So your plan of traveling a part of Friday compensates for that.

2025-06-24 11:39:36 GMT

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That sounds awfull romantic 😃 .
What kind of daily distances are you aiming for?
I am actually planning something simular to do on my own soemwhere in the next weeks.

2025-06-21 13:25:55 GMT

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Grazie! 😎 🙏

2025-06-21 08:52:42 GMT

Quality time this morning.
Did a parkrun together with my daughter Julia who ran her first parkrun.
Lovely social event!
https://www.strava.com/activities/14866710160
#Trailrunning #runnersofmastodon #UltraRunner #running
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2025-06-19 20:32:19 GMT

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I don't look into Mastodon for a few hours and missing out on all the fun!
Happy retirement and Ellás birthday Lee!! 🥳

2025-06-18 11:32:53 GMT

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Great pictures! (but your priviliged with your location 🙂 ).
Congrats on the 800km milestone 👌 .
I guess the cake is to make @npub1xmw…4d4d jealous 😆

2025-06-15 10:51:58 GMT

Last week was a good (heavy) training week.
With 11h39m it was more than 3 hours above average.
Of that, 1h07m was in Z3 HR which is also considerably more than normal.
Furthermore, I ran 4 days in a row since years (normally 1 rest day between runs). This went well and is worth repeating.
Average HRr of 42 was fine.
HRV also remained within the bandwidth which indicates good recovery despite the extra effort.
#Trailrunning #runnersofmastodon #UltraRunner #running
https://www.strava.com/activities/14804142971
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2025-06-14 16:36:59 GMT

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Mission accomplished! The huge amount of training was not for luxury as I do understand. Good that you prepared so well! 💪

2025-06-13 10:20:36 GMT

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Clear, thanks.

2025-06-13 09:49:06 GMT

@npub120q…r9jk
Just checked the Niesen Treppenlauf site and it looks to me that the stairs are really small and it will be difficult to pass someone.
How does that work? Is it allowed to pass someone? And what if it isnt possible because there is no room to pass?

2025-06-11 18:12:22 GMT

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End of a chapter and the start of new one. When someone retires we always warn them to mind the black hole. But in your case I think we have nothing to worry about 😃 .
Job well done 💪
Enjoy your retirement!!

2025-06-11 12:33:47 GMT

Day 2 of 3 of my mini-trailrunning-break done!
Found another Geocache on the first floor of the "Brandtoren" but because it is a premium member only cache I am not allowed to register my find.
So I found it but then again not really 🤣.
#Trailrunning #runnersofmastodon #UltraRunner #mastorunNL #running
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2025-06-09 18:41:19 GMT

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Je hoeft in ieder geval niet elke keer het dekbed in en uit die klere hoezen te doen 🤣

2025-06-04 20:08:38 GMT

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Congrats both!
3.17 kilogram is significant. But so is 25 years 💪.
So what's the plan? You continue until you have lost 25 pounds and your wife gets all the cake?

2025-06-03 18:05:51 GMT

Humango's workout for today looked like the Runmotion Hike/Runs i have been doing the last months.
Five times a 12 minutes Z2 run followed by 2 minute walk.
Speedmars is what we use to call this in the Army.
Next week I am gonna do a short 3-day trailruning trip in east of the Netherlands. Booked a place for 2 nights from where I will do daily trailruns. Just run, diner, some beers and a good book. 😃
https://www.strava.com/activities/14684743822
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2025-05-31 16:11:18 GMT

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Lekker! Maakte ik vroeger ook altijd (was overigens ook het enige dat ik kon bakken).

2025-05-31 06:46:46 GMT

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Monchou met Bastogne koeken bodem?

2025-05-21 16:44:34 GMT

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That's great news Lee! 👍.
Do you have any insight in what has been the root cause of the issues? (maybe I can learn something from it 😊).

2025-05-18 11:43:11 GMT

And what an adventure Snowdonia Ultra was.
I know it would be a tough race but didn't expect it to be this brutal.
After the 2th climb of mount Snowden all the juice in my legs was gone and I wasn't able to make the cutoff time for aid station #2.
Buddy Bas had to throw the towel a little after aid station #2.
But my wife still found us "medal worthy" so we got one from here 😘😘.
#Trailrunning #runnersofmastodon #UltraRunner #mastorunNL #running
Flyover Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/14510608448/flyover?origin=shared
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2025-05-15 15:00:09 GMT

Today was a tourist day for us at Mount Snowden. Going up with the old mountain train was quite an experience.
Friend and partner in crime Bas made a short movie of today's trip.
On Saturday we run!
https://uts.v3.livetrail.net/
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2025-05-10 06:29:59 GMT

US score on the "Authoritarian Threat Index" is 3.3 out of 5.
https://protectdemocracy.org/threat-index/
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2025-04-25 11:09:30 GMT

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Commence countdown :dancing_banana:
I am still waiting for a likewise SnowDonia mail which is in 3 weeks from now 😃

2025-04-15 14:45:55 GMT

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Did you meetup with @npub1xmw…4d4d ? 🤣

2025-04-09 18:38:05 GMT

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Agree. I too have a dubious relationship with gravity 🤣
fell twice in 2 weeks

2025-04-09 17:55:38 GMT

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Staying upright bonus 🤣

2025-04-04 21:05:35 GMT

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How about the cake Lee? How about the cake? 😆

2025-04-04 17:31:58 GMT

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Your inner child doesn't need carbon.
It just needs a playground 😂

2025-03-29 11:08:05 GMT

Easy run with the statistic inevitable fall 😆.
Luckily no injuries, just some scratches.
Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/14017152401/shareable_images/image?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.nPR2S0eBCsvgT3vCCjEU4NSLOGsedsZfn4Nb21qjl1A&hl=nl-NL&utm_source=UNKNOWN&utm_medium=referral
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2025-03-24 19:31:04 GMT

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Klar. Ohne Stein ist allerdings keine Teilnahme an der UTMB-Lotterie möglich 😉

2025-03-24 19:23:07 GMT

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Wie heißt das auf Deutsch? Laufsteine? 😃

2025-03-24 18:41:48 GMT

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Great milestone! 💪

2025-03-24 18:13:08 GMT

Luckily I checked the weather forecast so I was properly dressed before jumping on the bike.
But it was cold! 🥶.
Ok, for some of you 5 Celsius might not be that cold. But yesterday it was around 20C around here so that's a change of 15 degrees in one day 😎.
Easy ride 🚴for cross training: https://www.strava.com/activities/13973533389/shareable_images/image?token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOm51bGwsInR5cGUiOiJtYXAiLCJ0b2tlbiI6IjdkYmU1OWNlNTFlYzJlZjU2ZWVjNDU5ZjJmZjNlMTJhYWQ5NzdjYTAiLCJ3aWR0aCI6MTM0NCwiaGVpZ2h0IjoyNzY5LCJpbWFnZV93aWR0aCI6bnVsbCwiaW1hZ2VfaGVpZ2h0IjpudWxsLCJ1bmlxdWVfaWQiOm51bGwsInN0YXRpY192aWRlb191cmwiOm51bGwsImR1cmF0aW9uIjpudWxsLCJhY3Rpdml0eV9jb3VudCI6bnVsbCwiYWNoaWV2ZW1lbnQiOm51bGwsIm1hcF9vcmllbnRhdGlvbiI6bnVsbH0.cf1FZwX5j7w-YahS5j0_UJU24uYDeXnGLB-0H9-ENK4&hl=nl-NL&utm_source=UNKNOWN&utm_medium=referral
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2025-03-22 10:08:30 GMT

23km with 660m EG in today's run makes 1000m for this week. (This) Mission accomplished😊.
If I extrapolate today's activity to the 55km of Snowdonia I would have "only" made ~1600m EG. Snowdonia is actually 3500m which makes me conclude that the climbs are pretty steep.
#trailrunning #runnersofmastodon #UltraRunner #mastorunNL #running
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2025-03-11 16:19:17 GMT

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ouch. Get well soon!

2025-03-08 09:20:48 GMT

Een bijkomend positief verschijnsel van de Trump chaos is dat Europa nu eindelijk werk maakt van zijn eigen defensie.
Volgende stap is meer eensgezind en slagvaardiger te worden. Dat zal nog wel even op zich laten wachten ben ik bang.

2025-02-27 11:43:30 GMT

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Lol 😆 . That would be a nightmare indeed.
I use HR instead of pace. Pace is useless on the tracks. But aren't you, as a mathematician, attracted to these detailed workouts? 😁 (never mind, I think I know the answer🤣)

2025-02-27 10:42:29 GMT

Gooood morning pplz!
What keeps me occupied today (besides my work 😉) ?
1. My mail/data migration away from Google. I just moved to Proton but I am still investigating other options. Also replaced Android by e/OS on my second backup mobile.
2. Running ofcourse! Scheduled for today is a progression run. This weekend there will be another long one (3hr).
Have a great day all!
#running #mastorunNL #hardlopen #UltraRunner
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2025-02-23 13:21:21 GMT

NSL beach race went great this morning.
Nice weather (🌞), good company and great legs 👌.
It has been a while since I have been racing and the result today where a great confidence booster. Happy Camper!😊
#running #ultrarunning #mastorunNL
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2025-02-23 07:09:41 GMT

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Well done Nicky! 🏃‍♂️👌.
About wet feet: When I turned from cycling into running I was very cautious about not getting my feet wet. On a long bike ride it is impossible to get them warm again afterwards.
But it turned out that running wet feet didn't bother me. My philosophy is that pounding on the floor at every step assures a good blood circulation which will keep the feet warm as a result.

2025-02-23 06:50:46 GMT

Ready to goto Noordwijk for the NSL beach run. 15km partial over the beach and partial through the dunes / forrest.
It is a short casual run towards the UTS50 in May.
Will run together with cycling buddy Anne. Looking forward to it :dancing_banana:
#running #mastorunNL #UltraRunner
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2025-02-21 15:22:15 GMT

Two seasons in one week.
Begin this week temperatures where around zero. Today it was 17C 🥳🏃‍♂️✅.
Short recovery run in shorts 😁.
I am longing for the spring 👍.
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2025-02-20 20:52:08 GMT

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Ahaa! I hope they make you an offer you cant refuse 😉

2025-02-20 20:35:54 GMT

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I think more cake is involved somehow 😆

2025-02-20 20:17:18 GMT

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Important decisions...
Did you sign-up for a second tour? 😃

2025-02-20 20:08:13 GMT

Up until now I have been reluctant to do back-2-back runs. Always 1 recovery day between runs.
But after a few years of continues running and strength training I am now ready to try to run 2 days in a row again.
I hope that my body has become strong enough in the meantime to keep injuries at bay
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So from today 4 runs per week of which 2 on consecutive days.
#running #mastorunNL #UltraRunner

2025-02-20 19:30:05 GMT

Today's run: Interval, 5 x 3min
A pleasant run! Lots of energy to waste 😃
https://www.strava.com/activities/13679435610
#running #mastorunNL #UltraRunner
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2025-02-14 14:32:37 GMT

The beautiful winter sun kept calling me today. So I quickly packed my things for a nice long hike. On the way I couldn't resist the temptation to jog a bit (but I saved my energy for the long run tomorrow 😁).
https://strava.app.link/sQFocskZYQb
Back at home I rowed for 15 minutes on the #concept2 and finished the planned strength workout.
https://strava.app.link/EKdnhurZYQb
Now put my legs up and watch a movie with my #valentine. Great afternoon!
#running #ultrarunning #mastorunNL

2025-02-09 10:37:31 GMT

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That's exactly what makes the difference. On the other hand. In summer the opposite applies. Go for a ride to cool down a bit by the wind 😊

2025-02-09 10:05:56 GMT

Since I switched from cycling to (trail)running as my main sport, I notice that I am less and less motivated to go cycling outside in winter. I used to cycle outside all winter long, but now I prefer the warmth on the indoor trainer 😆. Running outside in winter is not an issue 🏃‍♂️✅
#running #trailrunning #ultrarunning

2024-12-31 17:02:58 GMT

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Happy New Year Lee! Wish you good health and lots of happy runs! 🥂🏃‍♂️🎇

2024-12-02 19:37:13 GMT

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Speedy recovery Lee! 💪

2024-11-24 11:40:21 GMT

Yesterday I had a NightTrail (17km) for charity. I thought it would be a nice idea to run to the start from home (20km) and run back home afterwards. But in NL we also got very bad weather as a side effect from storm Bert poundering the UK.
So I decided to take the train to the start and only run back home.
In hinsight a lucky choice. When I arrived at home yesterday I was completely wasted as a result of wind and rain. Starting today, a cutback week to recover.
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2024-11-23 15:44:45 GMT

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Thanks and check! They are on my list for Santa 😁👍

2024-11-23 13:55:32 GMT

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My running buddy Bas said he could really use them running the WildStrubel recently. Lessons Learned from that I want to bring them with me on the ARC50M.

2024-11-23 13:53:48 GMT

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That's what I am looking for. There are cheaper ones on the market but I am afraid they will break if I have to run on them for a long distance (worse case: ARC, 80km 😬 ).

2024-11-23 13:31:48 GMT

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Thanks!! Gonna check them 😃

2024-11-23 12:15:48 GMT

@npub120q…r9jk @npub1pwa…yw5r
Guys, need your advice on good/not to expensive spikes for under my running shoes in case of icy/snowy condition.
Found these but I am not sure if they are suitable for running.
https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/antislip-spikes-voor-onder-de-schoenen-maat-42-45/9300000190414922/?bltgh=rAYLI87zvWH6JCqKptJI-g.4_25.32.ProductTitle

2024-11-19 19:04:24 GMT

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What the others said Lee.
Fingers crossed!
And since the issues with your back, we will have your back! 😉

2024-11-15 21:02:49 GMT

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Boys will be boys 🤣

2024-11-13 20:41:35 GMT

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Why Kullamannen 20K and not longer?
Btw, Bas my running buddy, asked to do the Kullamannen 100km together in 2025 😃

2024-10-30 20:07:49 GMT

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Now I am worried the whole weekend 😆 👻

2024-10-30 18:01:52 GMT

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😵‍💫

2024-10-14 16:26:14 GMT

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Yes. I am the living proof that there is life after an hernia 😆. But after a long run (like Saturdays 50k) the back is also sore and needs some tlc.

2024-10-14 16:01:38 GMT

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Back pain sucks ☹️.
I had a full prolapse hernia more than 10 years ago followed by surgery.
It remains a weak spot which always needs precaution.
What woolypigs said.

2024-10-14 14:35:59 GMT

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Was it your back again that you weren't allowed to run?

2024-10-13 05:58:33 GMT

It's done! My first ultra (and Marathon for that matter) is a fact. Together with my running buddy Bas we did the 52km (flat) trailrun through the beautiful nature of the Provence Drenthe.
Dont be fooled by the fact it was flat. According to Bas, who only recently did the UTMB Wildstrubel, this race was much harder even it was flat.
Tuesday I will travel to Turkey for a well deserved week of recovery at the beach 😎.
#ultrarunning #trailrunning #running
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2024-07-05 18:25:02 GMT

3hr bike ride done this afternoon and now I am doozing away on the couch 😆.
Always the same dilemma:
Too tired to do anything useful, too early to go to bed 😴
#crosstraining #trailrunning
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2024-05-26 09:50:10 GMT

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Thanks for reminding me to read it.
It is still on the shelf here but I forgot about it 😬