2018-05-05 08:33
Many a runner has said it: 'Running calms my mind.'Lots of runners use running to clear their minds. After a hard day at work, or dealing with whiny kids, running soothes the nerves. But the… Read More
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Blog for running moms. Great information, tips, product reviews, nice running clothes, portraits of running moms etc!
2018-04-28 08:50
Now that it's spring I love to wear as little clothing as possible during my runs. Which is why I bought myself a new pair of running shorts. A Kalenji baggy short trail to be precise.MacGyv… Read More
2018-04-21 09:15
More annoying than the dogs themselves, I find their owners who stand by with a tender smile on their face, while their dog is molesting me.'He won't bite you!'they'll say, while their dog i… Read More
2018-04-14 08:47
Often people look me meaningfully in the eye, put their hand on my shoulder and say in the voice usually reserved for the severely ill:'Why don't you take up meditating? Or yoga?' And t… Read More
2018-04-07 12:46
2018-03-31 08:32
For all those 'funny' people who feel they have to shout: 'Can't you go any faster?!' here's your answer! Read More
2018-03-24 10:07
When Jeff Galloway introduced his revolutionary run-walk-method the world of running trembled from shock. Who would have thought you could alternate running with walking! Most runners certai… Read More
2018-03-17 08:17
Whenever I went out for a run I've alway felt a bit uneasy. Because what if something were to happen to me. Or what if I would suddenly faint or something.Would people be able to ident… Read More
2018-03-10 11:52
Even though Spring seemed to be around the corner, suddenly Winter decided to make a brutal comeback and threw me a curve ball:Because what should I wear with temperatures of -4 Fahrenheit?I… Read More
2018-02-25 10:01
A while ago I participated in a meme titled running green. We were supposed to write a blog post about running green.I have to say, I really had to put my thinking cap on for this one.Runnin… Read More
2018-02-17 08:35
By running I secretly hope to teach by example. I mean, having a mom who goes for a run every day has got to set a certain standard, doesn't it?Running is my gift to the my childrenI'd like… Read More
2018-02-10 09:56
Running shoes can be expensive. Especially if you need a certain type of running shoes because of your running style.Buying new running shoes once a yearI have to buy new running shoes about… Read More
2018-02-03 10:00
The problem with a 45 minute run is that you can't do it any faster. It's about the process, not the speed. You'll never hear a proud runner proudly say:'Today I ran my 30 minute run in just… Read More
2018-01-27 09:51
Why am I so slow?Sometimes I'm running and I feel quite happy. I look around me and admire the trees around me, a cute little horse and beautiful flowers.He's faster than meBut then I hear t… Read More
2018-01-20 11:30
Sometimes I put on my running shoes while whining to my hubby: 'I don't wanna! I don't feel like it'. Hubby has a simple solution: 'Then don't go!'So I told him my 'Don't feel like it-theory… Read More
2018-01-13 10:06
When I start my run, I run on Motivation.From Determination to SatisfactionWhen that's all gone I run on Determination. Halfway I change to Satisfaction, for having gotten so far, but that u… Read More
2018-01-06 10:30
I've had a revelation, also know as an open-door-experience, or simply put: 'Duh!-moment'Those people at Myasics don't know who they're dealing with!When I read my trainingschedule for the 1… Read More
2017-12-31 10:46
I wish you all a very Happy New Year and may you run a lot : )Don't miss any of my posts! Get yourself a free subscription, and you'll never have to worry about missing out! Enter your email… Read More
2017-12-23 09:14
In the The Truth About Running, desperate parents tell their sorry tale about how their kid got addicted.To running.Some of the highlights of The Truth About Running'Your son has… Read More
2017-12-16 09:54
Not all Christmasat songs are romantic whispers and soft voiced ballads. There are some that are great to run to!So here's a list of great Christas songs you can add to your running playlist… Read More
2017-12-09 10:32
When someone asks me about parenting: 'Are you good at it?' it takes me a moment to find an answer. Because ám I good at it? I'm not really sure.My kids seem to be nice people. So I s… Read More
2017-12-02 11:47
Being called a jogger can be quite the insult for some runners. Joggers seem to be kind of inferior runner!When Runners turn into JoggersMark Remy, editor at Runner's World, noticed that whe… Read More
2017-11-25 10:15
Source: AliExpressFor me as a runner, black running tights are the equivalent of the Little Black Dress.Black tights: staple to a runner's wardrobeThey go with everything, they're neat… Read More
2017-11-18 11:34
I do the school run running. It's efficient, and it's a great way to squeeze my run in to my day.But there's one big drawback: I've lost my private, quiet time.Running used to time for just… Read More
2017-11-11 10:16
As a mom I dress very differently than I do as a runner.Mom clothes versus running clothesFor one thing, as a runner I wear this kind of bodywarmer thingy. That's a piece of clothing I would… Read More
2017-11-04 11:27
As a runner I have one big issue: I don't like any people in front of me. And that's very unfortunate, considering my pace.Elderly lady on crutchesWhenever I see someone further up the stree… Read More
2017-10-28 11:38
I read this article written by a guy named Chad Stafko. It was titled:'Ok, You're a Runner. Get over it.'In his article Chad Stafko is wondering why running is so popular. He does have some… Read More
2017-10-21 09:23
It's my birthday, and I went for a run!I had my birthday this week. And I gave myself a gift:The gift of spending my birthday the way I like it. So I went for a run, and had coffee with… Read More
2017-10-14 09:08
Whenever I have a run that feels so terrible I actually have to cut it short, it always kind of scares me. Because it makes me question myself as a runner.A bad run makes me feel badAs I wal… Read More
2017-10-07 11:19
What to wear?Never is the answer to this classical question so hard to find, as when the temperatures seriously drop! During Summer the answer is so much easier: 'As little as you can get aw… Read More
2017-09-30 12:28
The part of me I likeSometimes I get so fed up with myself!The constant worrying. The doubts about everything and nothing. The scary scenarios my mind conjures up about the kids getting in a… Read More
2017-09-23 09:30
After reading in several books about the importance of breathing, and training in the right 'zone' I had an epiphany: I needed a heart monitor!My 4 criteria for a heart monitorAfter my epiph… Read More
2017-09-16 07:18
Running really is very much like life. Sometimes there are obstacles.The trick is deciding how to handle these obstacles.Yesterday I was running along when I came across this really big pudd… Read More
2017-09-09 09:13
Every Sunday I do my long run.Two and a half hours of runningIn my case this means about 2,5 hours of running, interspersed with a nice cup of coffee in a restaurant. Because I plan my long… Read More
2017-09-02 10:45
Running has lots of rewards.Even if it's hard going, and you feel like taking a break.Ray of lightThere's thing along the way that will help you keep going. Like this beautiful ray of light:… Read More
2017-08-27 08:58
With all five kids at home, for yet another school break, my nerves are a trifle frayed! This morning when I woke up I just wanted to curl up and hide under the covers. Running helps!But sin… Read More
2017-08-19 09:31
This is Mo Farah!Mo Farah can run really fast.And even though he makes it looks easy, it defintely isn't. In fact it can be downright dangerous.People trying to run as fast as Mo FarahAs you… Read More
2017-08-12 08:55
I'd been eyeing the Nike Running Skapris for quite a while, thinking the combination of a running skirt with some capri tights would flatter me. And I like to be flattered!Nike Ladies Skapri… Read More
2017-08-05 09:29
With childhood obesity on the rise, there has never been a better time than now to get your kids more fit and healthy. So many foods which are targeted at children, such as sugary cereals an… Read More
2017-07-30 07:04
After two weeks of summer vacation our house looks like the dirt tracks I like to run on. Thanks to an unfortunate combination of kids coming in with muddy shoes and lots of spilled water.Su… Read More
2017-07-22 09:05
I noticed it immediately when I ran out the door this morning: I was light footed!Instead of my usual slogging across the street, my steps were light and airy. What a wonderful feeling!Usual… Read More
2017-07-15 08:52
View from the top of the dune in SchoorlOne year during summer vacation, we exchanged our comfortable home for a, too small, caravan. The kind where you can't swing a cat, should you want to… Read More
2017-07-08 09:21
I don't always find it easy to get myself out the door to go for a run, but I always do. Because I know for certain I won't regret it.Motherhood and life don't come with many certainties&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-07-02 09:06
I feel fed up, and generally in a really foul mood. I don't know what got into me! Usually I'm such a nice kind of girl.Feeling bad? Go for a run!Feeling like this calls for an emergency run… Read More
2017-06-24 09:07
When streets turned into ice rinks, when show came tumbling down, I still went out for my runs.'Is that al you've got?!' I shouted triumphantly.'I won't let a bit of bad weather get to me!'M… Read More
2017-06-17 07:29
'Sunglasses, oohoo, to hide behind,' sang Tracy Ullman.Wearing sunglassed during a runI certainly like to hide behind a pair of sunglasses while I'm running. It's much better if the world ca… Read More
2017-06-10 12:36
As a mom you're naturally equipped to run.Delivering a baby is a marathon in itself!It starts with the delivery: a physical endeavour that asks a lot of your body. Just as much as a marathon… Read More
2017-06-03 09:26
I was running my weekly 10 miler, when around mile 6 my eye fell on the gras shoulder beside the bike path.I felt it calling out to me, tantalizing, and luring me into its green embrace. Sud… Read More
2017-05-27 09:51
A break can really help.As a mom it's not always easy to fit in my runs, and last week I only managd to squeeze in three. I worried about how detrimental this would be to my running form.Huh… Read More
2017-05-20 12:03
It's my body that usually lets me know when it's time to go out and buy new running shoes.It's little aches and pains that warn me to take a look at my shoes.Which usually leads to the disco… Read More
2017-05-14 07:36
Happy Mother's Day to all running moms!And here's a little treat for you:What are your plans for today?Don't miss any of my posts! Get yourself a free subscription, and you'll never have to… Read More
2017-05-06 09:11
Experts say you should buy new running shoes when you've run 450 to 550 miles in them.I run 6 kilometers, or 3.7 miles, five days a week.I should buy new running shoes every 7 monthsSo that'… Read More
2017-04-29 09:53
Forget getting married in Las Vegas by a fake Elvis, or while jumping out of a plane! If you really wanna do things differently, get married in a running wedding dress!Running wedding dressI… Read More
2017-04-22 12:11
Last Sunday I wrote a post about the fine line between discipline and compulsive behavior. And I admitted about sometimes going to the dark side.We all have our strengths and weaknesses. And… Read More
2017-04-15 09:28
If someone had offered me the opportunity to skip the whole proces of giving birth, and just have my baby handed over to me on a silver platter, I would have declined.My answer would have be… Read More
2017-04-09 07:05
I love reading confirmation that running is good for me. It's like the cherry on top of an already lovely pie.This is how often you should go for a run per week!Good news comes from a study… Read More
2017-04-01 06:46
Who say's chivalry is dead!I saw it at the Philadelphia half marathon.And it was wearing running shoes.Who needs a white horse when you've got running shoes!Three charming men on running sho… Read More
2017-03-25 09:56
We recently bought a trampoline! Finally! I've wanted one for years, because I always hear parents saying how their kids love playing on the trampoline, and how they never get tired of jumpi… Read More
2017-03-19 07:15
I once took up aquajogging. That was before I become a Runner. At the time I hated getting 'sweaty' so I figured aquajogging would get me some exercise, while at the same time keeping me nic… Read More
2017-03-11 14:35
I ran out of the woods, straight into a sunny meadow. Delicious smell!Suddenly, the most delicious smell reached my nostrils. It was the smell of freshly mown grass. Sniffing enthusiasticall… Read More
2017-03-04 09:50
Danny Dreyer, the author of ChiRunning has taught me an important lesson. Here it comes:Pain is an opportunity to better myself in disguise! Hips don't lie!So when my right hip started sendi… Read More
2017-02-25 11:02
Every Saturday morning my husband drives into town to do some grocery shopping. I always use this opportunity to catch a ride, and run a different route then I do during the week.Let's go of… Read More
2017-02-18 10:30
Now that I live in the country I run a lot on dirt tracks.And from my running books I have learned this is good news to my body.Because dirt tracks provide a softer landing.Sidewalks are har… Read More
2017-02-11 10:57
There are times when I've really had it up to here with myself. I wish I could take a vacation without me!The constant worrying, the terrible scenarios even Stephen King would find too scary… Read More
2017-02-04 10:59
Brothers Lionhart: scary dragonAs a child I just loved the books by Astrid Lindgren.In my mind I played with the children from Bullerby, lived on Seacrow Island and had adventures with the L… Read More
2017-01-28 14:32
Yeah... thát feeling....I don't like it when people pass me.I don't like it as a runner, and I don't like it in general. When I'm out there, running my heart out, and some runner effo… Read More
2017-01-22 11:13
Last week I decided to run 8 kilometers to a neighbouring town, and then back home.Full of happy anticipation I followed the signpost pointing me to the right. I ran across a beautiful path… Read More
2017-01-14 10:42
I was at school being a good little mom, wiping off hundreds of little wooden farm animals.School materials have to be cleaned regularly of grubby little fingerprints. And volunteering is ex… Read More
2017-01-07 11:32
You know it's really cold when your glasses freeze during a run!Don't miss any of my posts! Get yourself a free subscription, and you'll never have to worry about missing out! Enter your ema… Read More
2016-12-31 12:02
I was minding my own business, drinking a cup of coffee, when suddenly there was a loud banging on the kitchen door. Before I could take another sugary sip the door flew open, revealing a ve… Read More
2016-12-26 13:55
Are you stuck in a rut?The work of a mom is cyclic. The laundry, meals, raising the children: these things keep coming back. Sometimes this can make you feel like you're stuck in a rut.Runne… Read More
2016-12-18 09:56
One of the things I like about running is the cheap thrills it offers me!I boldly go where many has gone before. But so what?!In the gym that is the world, I regularly find new and exciting… Read More
2016-12-10 10:30
I'm certain the reason I haven't cracked yet has to do with running.There's nothing more natural, than going for a run when you're feeling stressed out.Back in the days, when we lived in cav… Read More
2016-12-03 12:06
I find running with my children a great opportunity to impart some motherly wisdom.This morning my son Jan rode his bike alongside me, and I pointed out all the lovely fall colors to him to… Read More
2016-11-26 10:45
In ChiRunning it's important to keep your pelvis level.Imagine your pelvis as a bowl full of chi also known as life energy. And if that doesn't do it for you, just imagine it filled with cho… Read More
2016-11-19 10:23
Thanks to several training programmes, by John 'the penguin' Bingham and Jeff Galloway, I can now run at least 45 minutes at a time.And on Sundays I even run for two hours to a local restaur… Read More
2016-11-12 09:53
My little left toe and its nearest neighbour, rub each other the wrong way.And yesterday, after my run, I discovered they'd made a bloodbath. So I wrapped the neighbour in a nice plaster wit… Read More
2016-11-05 14:37
The Dutch publisher of Anna Fels' book Necessary dreams: Ambition in Women's changing lives asked me to review this book, saying she was really interested in my opinion! So I was all flatter… Read More
2016-10-29 09:12
I'ld like to toot my own horn because I finally managed to stay 'in the moment'.Wherever you go, there you are does nót apply to me : (I find it quite hard to stay in 'the moment'. Th… Read More
2016-10-23 07:22
I feel that a long run gives you the opportunity to show what kind of person you are. Or at least to try and become the person you want to be.The long runFor me that's someone who doesn't gi… Read More
2016-10-15 10:30
Thanks to Mapmyrun, I know exactly out how many miles I went. In neat lines it proudly appears on the map.My body moves in neat lines. My mind does not.But while my body moves in neat lines… Read More
2016-10-08 14:00
I was happily running along, minding my own business, when a fellow runner passed me by.How can he run so effortlessly?He looked like he'd just stepped out for a little stroll. While my face… Read More
2016-10-01 13:22
Yesterday I sprayed deodorant behind my ear thinking it was perfume.Today I searched the phone book for the telephone number of the children's school, looking futilely for the 'King's school… Read More
2016-09-24 09:15
I was walking the kids to school when Piet suddenly stopped in his tracks. He panicky started pulling his pants down revealing an unpleasant brown stain, giving a whole new meaning to the te… Read More
2016-09-17 06:25
Has anyone seen the movie 'Run fat boy, run'? It's about a man who left his pregnant girlfriend at the altar, and tries to prove to her he has changed by running a marathon in London.Running… Read More
2016-09-10 09:09
Source: ShutterstockFalling sippy cups, muddy feet on recently cleaned floors, fist fights, spionage. These are just a few of the stressors in the life of a mom.It's no wonder the average mo… Read More
2016-09-03 09:47
I was sitting at the kitchen table reading the The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer, and getting more and more excited.Why? Why would I want to run a marathon?But this thought kept nagging me:… Read More
2016-08-27 09:16
Every Thursday morning I take the children to school in my running clothes. It is of course, unfortunate people have to see me in tight lycra, but there you go.I don't trust myself to leave… Read More
2016-08-20 09:50
Even though I've been running since the birth of my fourth child, fifteen years ago, I still find it hard to think of myself as a real runner.Aren't real runners lean and fast?Because aren't… Read More
2016-08-13 09:30
Running has been a lifesaver for me. And that still surprises me. Because I never liked sports. In high school I was always chosen last in gym class, because I wasn't any good.But running s… Read More
2016-04-27 13:24
I think every runner knows by now about the importance of the right pair of running shoes. Unless they've been living underneath a rock.And then they're probably at home crying because they… Read More
2016-04-17 10:03
It was supposed to be a fun run for toddlers and preschoolers.But somehow ambition took over on Saturday the 6th in Linze, Austria.Parents got ambitious....And it wasn't the young participan… Read More
2016-03-05 13:10
Whether you are a trained athlete or just need some form of regular exercise, running is a great activity to get into and offers amazing benefits for both the mind and the body.Going for a j… Read More
2015-06-20 09:52
A group of moms in Carmichael California are getting ready for the California marathon, and are thereby leading by example! In this short film you'll hear several of the advantages that runn… Read More
2015-06-20 09:38
A group of moms in Carmichael California is getting ready for the California marathon and are thereby leading by example. In this short film you'll see all the things moms gain from running!… Read More
2015-06-14 09:13
Me and one of my running mates had a big blow up.He was always whining and complaining and wanting me to go slower or take a break. In the end I just snapped and said: 'You know what? I don'… Read More
2015-06-07 07:33
Motherhood is like the Dutch weather: unpredictable. Even if the weather forecast predicts sunny and clear, it may just as well turn out rainy.There's nothing sure about motherhoodIf there's… Read More
2015-05-30 08:56
The work of a mom is cyclic. The laundry, the meals, raising the kids: these tasks keep coming back. Sometimes this can leave you with a feeling of drudgery and boredom.How to keep boredom a… Read More
2015-05-16 09:45
How bad is it, if you skip a run? Because you've got the flu for example? Or because there just isn't enough time? Will you start to lose all the good things you've built up right away?How l… Read More
2015-05-08 05:30
'Running helps me clear my head!'Many a runner has said that. In fact, 'clearing my head' is an important motivator for lots of runners. And that's no suprise considering the fact that we ha… Read More
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