2020-07-04 04:45
When I wrote about my crosstrainer, did I mention how boring it is?I'm sure I did. Because it's hard to forget that kind of boredom.Anyway, because the crosstrainer is quite boring it didn't… Read More
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2020-06-13 07:19
Sometimes during a run I'll suddenly start to feel all weak and shaky. Even though I've only run for about twenty minutes.So it can't be The Wall can it?Did I not eat enough before my run?Us… Read More
2020-06-06 04:45
… like a toilet in a hedge.What's the oddest thing you ever came across while running? Read More
2020-05-30 09:04
I felt it as soon as I got up this morning: I was suffering from an acute case of Motivational Disorder, in its deadliest form!'Why should I go for a run? What's the point?' part of me wonde… Read More
2020-05-23 04:45
After I wrote about running after a bad cold, and how my heart rate monitor was telling me I was nót in the zone Matilda asked me a very good question in the comment section.One that… Read More
2020-05-16 04:45
Have you ever stared at a blank piece of paper, knowing you had to fill it with something worthwhile? Or have you ever stared at an empty Word document waiting for your witty insights?How a… Read More
2020-05-09 04:45
As a mom, and a runner, you have to use your time wisely. So I love combining different activities. School run by bikeSince our move to the country I did the school run by bike. But I don't… Read More
2020-05-02 04:45
I can't think of a better argument for running skirts: the Droopy Butt Syndrome I get from wearing running tights.Droopy Butt SyndromeLast week the price of a pair of running tights seduced… Read More
2020-04-25 05:37
We were on a family outing, taking a leisurely stroll, when my youngest son Piet (7) spotted a sign, saying the speed limit was 60 miles per hour.You can do 60 here!'Oh, you can do 60 here!'… Read More
2020-04-18 04:45
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2020-04-11 07:23
When I'm running, I like nothing better than to get caught by someone I know. Then I can act all nonchalant and mutter someting like:'Oh you know, I run all the time. I'm a runner you know.'… Read More
2020-04-04 04:45
My youngest daughter took this picture of me getting home after a run.Though the world has come to a standstill, thank God you can still go for a run.And I for one, am very greatful for runn… Read More
2020-03-28 06:35
When I first read about this app that would pay you to go for a run, I didn't pay all that much attention. After all, it sounded a bit too good to be true. Getting paid to go for a run? I wi… Read More
2020-03-21 09:36
In these times of social distancing, and worry there's one thing you can alway count on.And that is running.All you have to do, is put on your running shoes.Don't feel so good? Go for a run!… Read More
2020-03-14 09:55
Due to the corona virus, measures have been taken to make sure it stops spreading. This means among other things, large gathering places will be closed. People are encouraged to avoid c… Read More
2020-03-07 06:29
Finally I've found a novel again that mentions running! It's been a long time.The Rose Petal BeachThe Rose Petal Beach is a novel about 3 woman. But mostly about Tami. Tami is married to Sco… Read More
2020-02-29 08:14
Inspirational running quotes can be a big help to keep you motivated. Or to get you motivated in the first place.So here are some inspirational running quotes that are sure to inspire!I've b… Read More
2020-02-15 08:49
I was running past a farm, admiring my beautiful surroundings, when I suddenly felt this little nudge at my elbow. Who's nudging me?It was as if a gentlemanly waiter wanted to escort me to m… Read More
2020-02-08 08:08
Running is well known for its wide range of aches and pains. But running shouldn't hurt! And if it does, there's obviously a lesson to be learned.What your body is trying to tell youFor inst… Read More
2020-02-01 09:27
When I go out for a run, I always feel like I'm reconnecting with a loving friend. A friend who's always there for me, even if I've been away for a while. A friend who never judges me, and i… Read More
2020-01-25 09:54
To stave off boredom during running, would-be bored runners have a plethora of techniques available to them. The simplest method being a change of route, but you can also try some Fartlek!Th… Read More
2020-01-18 08:20
Running doesn't come naturally to me. Not even after 18 years!I still takes me 40 minutes to run 6 kilometers.How do other runners do that?!I listen in admiration and amazement to the storie… Read More
2020-01-11 10:20
Natalie Brighton is a Dutch journalist/correspondent. She lived a 1000 days in Afghanistan, while writing for the Dutch news paper De Volkskrant.Most journalists travel 'embedded' in Afghani… Read More
2020-01-04 08:27
2019-12-07 08:35
As a Real Runner you're not suppose to care about your looks.All a Real Runner cares about is getting in touch with his or her inner self, nature and improving her pace. But I have to admit:… Read More
2019-11-30 07:51
For the longest time I ignored my body. I only used it to get from A to B. And when I did pay attention to it, I treated it like crap.I stuffed it with Big Macs, and laid it down on the sofa… Read More
2019-11-23 07:21
Aches and pains are the signal that tells me to buy new running shoes. That usually around 12 months.Just look at the difference between my old and new running shoes!Don't miss any of my pos… Read More
2019-10-19 06:36
As a runner you're vulnerable. If you get hit by a car, chances are you'll be hurt way worse than the car.Even if the car was in the wrong.Add to that, the fact that you're a woman, and you'… Read More
2019-10-12 05:21
When I first started running I wore a pair of men's shorts I had bought at the local thrift shop for 3 bucks. In my defense: they were from a real brand! Adidas!Women's running clothesNowada… Read More
2019-10-05 07:28
I tripped, I stumbled and I almost fell!I managed to catch myself júst in time.'Wow!' I said to myself, suddenly feeling very much awake. Thinking:'How did I get here?'Running mindles… Read More
2019-09-28 07:03
First it was the Tooth Fairy.Soon followed by Santa.And then last week I heard The Fat Burning Zone doesn't exist.The Fat Burning Zone't Was only last week, when I happily went through… Read More
2019-09-21 09:06
I've had a new insight: wanting to go for a run, or feeling like going for a run, is irrelevant.I just have to run.I don't wannaSometimes when I wake up in the morning, my brain immediately… Read More
2019-09-14 04:56
Yesterday I got this lovely email.Some unknown woman had read I run 5 days a week. And she was curious as to know how far and how long I run. And you wanna know why? Because …. she wa… Read More
2019-09-07 08:41
I love funny videos about running!Jogging muppetThis one features a jogging muppet. He's attacked by a dog, and everyone is faster than him. It's like looking in the mirror!Jogging muppet: l… Read More
2019-08-24 08:33
I've decided to stop my belly dance lessons and instead go for a run on Tuesday mornings. This will free up my evenings.I did enjoy the belly dancing lessons until our teacher told us to 'do… Read More
2019-08-17 06:14
I love reading books about running. In fact they're a great motivational tool for me.When I'm suffering a motivational crisis, reading a book about running will remind me of all the good thi… Read More
2019-08-10 08:36
Every Sunday when I'm faced with the choice of going to church or going for a run. Most of the time I choose running. Because running offers me more peace of mind than church. In fact… Read More
2019-08-03 08:33
'When will running start being fun?'It's a wellknown runner's question. Mostly whispered between painful gasps for air, by redfaced novice runners.Is 'fun' a prerequisite to go for a run?But… Read More
2019-07-27 07:47
I was inside minding my own business, peeling potatoes and such, when I heard the most horrible scream, followed by more screams:'Alarm, Alarm! Otsmom, alarm!' (The neigbourhood kids ca… Read More
2019-07-20 11:19
After a (too) busy family weekend I often feel a bit wobbly. I like my life peaceful and quiet, And I lóve it when my life is just normal. I suppose having 5 kids offers me all the ex… Read More
2019-07-13 06:30
You just read John (The Penguin) Bingham's book: 'No need for speed'You read somewhere you should be able to have a conversation about the meaning of life, or you're going too fastIt's just… Read More
2019-07-06 05:20
I like to go where no man has gone before during my runs. Unfortunately this means getting lost often, because my Inner Garmin is always on the fritz.Getting lost along the way: as it is in… Read More
2019-06-29 08:39
Most people who start running grab some old grey sweatpants from their cupboard, a cotton shirt that's seen better days and a pair of old shoes.New runners are often tentativeBecause lots of… Read More
2019-06-22 05:32
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2019-06-15 05:42
Descartes considered body and mind two separate things, but modern philosophers agree that there is no separation between the two. They are very much connected.Your body and mind are connect… Read More
2019-06-08 08:53
Running, as a sport, is known for being low-budget. Just a couple of good running shoes, and you're good to go.How to make running an expensive sportBut that doesn't mean you can't make runn… Read More
2019-06-01 07:20
During one of my morning runs, I encountered a pheasant, a hare and a rooster talking busily on a dirt path. They seemed to be doing serious business, and I seemed to disturb them.Panic! Pan… Read More
2019-05-25 09:02
I've often wondered when running will get easier. I 'm kinda waiting for this magic moment when I'll lace up and breeze out the door, effortlessly cranking out a ten miler.Running hasn't got… Read More
2019-05-18 08:26
I often wonder: 'Am I a disciplined person, or am I a bit compulsive?' The answer is: 'Probably a bit of both.'Discipline as a core qualityI am quite disciplined when it comes to running. Bu… Read More
2019-05-11 09:09
I was running along, minding my own business, when I spotted some female runners in the distance, and I don't know what happened, but instead of disappearing on the horizon, they came closer… Read More
2019-05-04 08:31
Running is like a patient, loving friend who's always there for me. No matter the time of day, it's never inconvenient. I'm always welcome. My friend that is running always has time for me.R… Read More
2019-04-27 08:34
The urge to move to music is as old as ehm... dancing! People have been moving to music since the days men wore bear skins and took their women home by their hair.Step-challengedUnfortunatel… Read More
2019-04-20 09:16
It was the early morning, around sevenish, and I was lying in bed contemplating all the reasons why I would nót go out for a run.I ran yesterday, and the day before that, and the day… Read More
2019-04-13 08:42
'Wherever you go, there you are,' said Confucius. No confusion about that!And it's never more true than when I go out for a run. Because sometimes I would like to run away from me. To escape… Read More
2019-04-06 08:35
It's a slippery slope. When is it okay to miss a run, and when is my inner lazybones plotting a hostile take-over?I really don't feel up to runningFor weeks the kids had been coughing and sp… Read More
2019-03-30 09:54
Can you imagine people telling Paula Radcliffe to go home and take care of her children instead of participating in marathons? You can't, can you? Yet that's exactly what happened sixty year… Read More
2019-03-23 10:07
'Great, an article about running myths!' I thought, expecting them to be exposed for what they were: 'myths', so I could feel all smug and go: 'Aren't I great, because I'm a runner!'Some of… Read More
2019-03-16 09:38
In my top ten of Things that annoy me when I go for a run, men making 'funny' remarks, and dogs, feature prominently. But a well deserved third place is reserved for big groups of cyclists… Read More
2019-03-09 08:29
There is indeed, no need for speed! To train in your optimal training zone, speed is not always best. I have learned that, to stay in 'the zone,' I sometimes have to move slower!Running in t… Read More
2019-03-02 10:27
I'm not a big fan of competitions. The only running competition I'll ever win, is the one where you get a prize just for showing up. There are no clearcut criteria for motherhoodAnd as for m… Read More
2019-02-23 09:37
It's one of my daughter's favorite anecdotes: 'Remember mommy, when you went our for your first run, and only got till the corner of our street, and you came home cryin' 'cause you were… Read More
2019-02-16 08:17
Ruth Field calls herself The Grit Doctor. And The Grit Doctor does NOT like excuses as to why you can't go for a run. She's telling you off in these 5 funny videos. Every video is about an e… Read More
2019-02-09 08:29
In the story of Something in the water Catherine Steadman came up with quite an unexpected comparison of running a marathon. The main character in her book is busy digging a grave for her hu… Read More
2019-02-02 09:53
The left side of our brain helps us to think. We use it to solve all the riddles motherhood poses to us, and to structure and organize our lives. We've got creativity and intuition on the ri… Read More
2019-01-26 10:20
Isn't it beautiful?! Look at the dawn mirroring in the water!I never used to do any cooling down after my run. But lately I've started doing some stretching exercises after my runs.Stretchin… Read More
2019-01-19 09:43
Running and raising kids have a lot in common. Just like you whip your body into shape by running, you whip your children into shape by educating and raising them.When you first start runni… Read More
2019-01-12 10:12
Since I discovered the joys of running seventeen years ago, I have found a routine that works for me.My running routineI run daily. I run early morning for about 45 minutes. After that, I do… Read More
2019-01-05 09:59
It's january. The days are short, cold and grey. (I don't think January got the memo that they days are supposed to be lengthening already!)So when I stepped outside to go for my daily run… Read More
2018-12-29 08:24
Sometimes you do things on auto pilot. You may find yourself suddenly at place B, but you can't remember how you got there. This isn't so bad if your destination was place B; it's not so ple… Read More
2018-12-22 11:01
I noticed that many bloggers are counting down the days till Christmas, in much the same way runners count down the days till a marathon. They have countdown tickers on their blog and everyt… Read More
2018-12-08 08:16
It's been only 10 months since I bought my latest running shoes. But already I had no choice but to go out, and buy a new pair. Because the hole on the inside of my shoe where the heel is su… Read More
2018-11-27 11:01
I'm finding this whole being a mom and parenting quite stressfull. So for me, running has been a life saver.Running is a natural way to relieve stressRunning offers me a way to get rid… Read More
2018-11-24 09:29
'Let the music move you!' that's my motto as a runner. Besides, I can use all the help I can get to keep my body moving. And so I always run while listening to Country and Western songs. I j… Read More
2018-11-17 09:37
Eating chocolate santa's is very nice. The chocolate breaks easily into bitesize pieces and melts slowly in your mouth.After eating a chocolate SantaBut as soon as the last piece of chocolat… Read More
2018-11-10 10:09
There's a light at the end of a dark pathOne of the things I love about running, is the way it applies to life in general. Lots of the things I experience during a run, can be applied to liv… Read More
2018-11-03 08:21
Whenever I'm having trouble getting myself out the door to go for my daily run, it oftens helps to try a different route. Or to try and see new things during my familiar routes.Mini Library!… Read More
2018-10-27 09:13
I'd been running and my hair was all over the place, so I decided to pin it up. Usually I let it fly wildly around my face as a refection of my mood.Did you get a haircut?On the way home fro… Read More
2018-10-20 10:20
I found this great, encouraging song that applies to both running and mothering! And life itself.It's a song to encourage you. To keep on going. And to remind you that you don't have to do e… Read More
2018-10-13 07:31
I 'do' a marathon every week. Yep, that's me, Marathon Mommy.I have calculated: every morning I walk my kids to school, that's one kilometer right there. Then I walk home all by my lonesome… Read More
2018-10-06 08:46
I run in circles.A lot.I run out of the house in some direction, and come back the other way. Just running 5 miles east, and then coming back the same way, gives me a feeling of 'Been there… Read More
2018-09-29 08:38
My running shoes are like Dorothy famous red shoes: they get me home, to myself.No clicking. Just running.But instead of clicking my heels, I have to run with my shoes. And with every step I… Read More
2018-09-22 07:29
'I'm not going out for a run today! Definitely not. So don't you go and think I'll change my mind. Because I won't. I went for a run yesterday, and the day before that, and I feel this funny… Read More
2018-09-15 06:38
They come in very handy for runners: pacers.Pacers are who run along to provide the right pace. All you have to do is follow their lead.They kind of set the bar.As a mom you can have pacers… Read More
2018-09-08 08:27
I run 6 days a week.One of my runs I liked to call my 'city run'. It used to be my most interesting run in terms of different views.I wrote this post about it!My 'City Run'During my city run… Read More
2018-09-01 09:29
Who doesn't know the story of Humpty Dumpty who fell off a wall? His sorry tale inspired me to write my own little poem.It's about the power of running when you don't feel good ; )Therapeuti… Read More
2018-08-25 10:46
I was happily running along when I felt this little pinch in my left shoulder.What kind of music do I want for my funeral?Within minutes I was convinced this was the end of me, and wondered… Read More
2018-08-18 06:54
I heard it while I was still lying in my warm and comfortable bed.It was raining.And not just a little drizzle. If I hadn't planned going for a run, I would have appreciated the sound of the… Read More
2018-08-11 08:58
The decision to become a mom is irrevocable, and you only have to make it once.Even if you've sent your kids to a boarding school, far, fár away, you'll always be their mother. Of co… Read More
2018-08-04 09:24
… from Egg Timer to FitbitWhen I first started running, eleven years ago, I took with me an egg timer. I was following a couch to 5k training plan, and I needed the egg timer to tell… Read More
2018-07-28 07:01
It's too hot!I pride myself for not having missed one single run during the cold, and icy winter. I ploughed my way through the snow, and tiptoed over icy roads. Triumphantly I said to my hu… Read More
2018-07-14 04:55
'There is no greater fear than fear itself,' the saying goes.So I decided to kick fear's ass.I faced my fear of having my wisdom teeth pulled. The rush of endorphins after feeling the fear a… Read More
2018-07-07 08:46
Ask any mother what she hopes to achieve for her children and the answer will probably be:'That he'll be happy.' Certainly an admirable goal, but how do you go about achieving it? Isn't… Read More
2018-06-30 06:49
Riding a bike is great way to get some crosstraining in, if you're a runner. And you can dress all nice and everything : ) Read More
2018-06-23 06:54
While I was doing my morning run this week, I suddenly saw this beautiful flower. Now, you might say: 'What's so special about that?! I see beautiful flowers all the time!'But this flower wa… Read More
2018-06-16 08:29
Sometimes I go for a run and my feet are dragging, I'm bored and all I want to do is go home. Those are the days when senior citizens pass me by, as do toddlers on their tricycles. A little… Read More
2018-06-09 08:29
One of the most important reasons for me to run is the way it makes me feel.Although motherhood comes with its own rewards, the end result, a well adjusted adult, will only be visible eighte… Read More
2018-06-02 08:21
Because of the tropical heat break I missed two of my scheduled runsWorriedly I logged into my training schedule, and was relieved to read that my goal to run 10 kilometers in 1 hour was sti… Read More
2018-05-26 06:44
I'm quietly hoping to teach my children by example through my daily runs. I mean, having such a sporty mom, has got to mean something good for their education?Right?Right?!!I want to give my… Read More
2018-05-19 11:54
Every morning when I wake up, I lie there bracing myself to get up.And every morning I tell myself:'Today I'm nót going to run. I don't wanna! And I don't have to. So I won't.'I used… Read More
2018-05-12 09:19
A power song is a song with a strong motivational power. Hence the name 'power song'!So it only makes sense that a power song can come in quite useful during a run. If you're using the Nike+… Read More
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