2024-02-17 05:45
Reading about running motivates me! So I made a list of my 6 favorite books about running.
My top 5 running books
The Courage to Start, John Bingham. I love the fact that before he discovere… Read More
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2024-01-13 05:45
I often feel a bit like a fraud when I tell people I run. Even though I do.
I've been a runner for twelve years, and I run at least 4 times a week. I still feel like someone is suddenly go… Read More
2024-01-06 08:11
Now there's yet another thing mom's can be blamed for! Brace yourself, here it comes: Moms may be a contributing factor to the country's rampant growth of obesity.
How come you ask?
Let… Read More
2023-12-09 05:45
As a mom I strive for the brass ring. I'm giving it everything I've got to be the best mom I can be. As a runner, oh well, I'll just go out and buy me a ring. It's so much easier… Read More
2023-11-25 05:45
As a runner, dogs and their owners are the bane of my life. Especially dog owners who have their dogs on one of those extendable leashes, which they only use to extend. Dog ownersN… Read More
2023-11-11 05:45
I was both moved, and motivated when I watched Ben Davis' 'My 120 pound journey'.Motivational video First I was all 'Awwww, how cute' when I saw a little Ben, and then I got choke… Read More
2023-11-04 05:45
The kids are home from school. Again.
And I'm busier than ever. Again.Who am I?
This morning when I woke up, I thought to myself: 'Who ám I?!' And I wasn't sure what the answer was… Read More
2023-10-28 04:45
I found myself trying out a new route, covering 12 miles. I had never run away from home 12 miles before. So I took my mobile with me, to call my husband when I'd arrived, so he could c… Read More
2023-10-14 04:45
With a heartbeat of 175, caused by a mixture of effort and fear, I galloped along that 'cute little trail' I couldn't resist.
But it kept winding further and further away from the nearest r… Read More
2023-10-07 04:45
I like to check out other runners. And since they always run right past me, leaving me to eat their dust, I have ample opportunity.Running style
First I check out the way they put their feet… Read More
2023-09-30 04:45
I had this strange running experience. Here's what happened.Here's what happenedTo spice up my daily running routine, I decided to do the Fit on 4 running training.
The Fit on 4 traini… Read More
2023-09-16 04:45
I run 6 times per week from Monday to Saturday.And each day has its own running route.Almost.My 5 running routesMy running routes take me about 45 minutes per day.Monday and Tuesday have the… Read More
2023-09-11 13:50
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2023-09-02 04:45
I've been running for about 21 years now.And I felt like I could use something new.So I downloaded the running podcast Fit op vier!Fit op vier is a great beginner's running plan.And it doesn… Read More
2023-08-12 04:45
Jeff Galloway is a big proponent of walking breaks during a run.But if that's isn't enough, here's another great reason for taking walking breaks!Why it's okay to take walking breaksWhen you… Read More
2023-08-05 04:45
Come rain or shine, I have to go for my daily run.The only time I allow myself to skip a run is when the weather is actually dangerous.So even though it was pouring outside, I went for my ru… Read More
2023-07-22 04:45
I've been looking for a green running top for ages, but couldn't fine one anywhere. Or I did find one, but then it would have stupid stripes and stuff on it.
But now I've found one! Ik bough… Read More
2023-07-15 04:45
I've always thought it was a bit unfair: guys get to take off their shirts, and run around with their naked torsos, whereas we women have to cover up.
Of course we've got 'the girls' to tak… Read More
2023-07-01 04:45
Even though most mornings I have a hard time getting myself out the door for my daily run, once I'm out there it's always worth it.And now that it's Summer there's a lot of beautiful things… Read More
2023-06-03 04:45
I'm a mom who runs.Having children will influence you as a runner. Heck, it may even turn you into one! Becoming a mom is how I became a runner! After my fourth child ru… Read More
2023-05-20 04:45
After my dad died in May 2021, I discovered that running and grief go well together. But after the sudden death of my 25-year-old daughter Lucy, running has become my lifeline.It helps… Read More
2023-05-13 06:24
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… Read More
2023-04-08 06:58
Here are 5 things about me as a runner.Do you know those people who say: 'Don't mind the mess!' and then you walk in, and it's clean as a whistle? They're the same kind of people who say: 'O… Read More
2022-12-31 05:45
The Holidays are a time when lots of people eat and drink more than they probably should! Many people suffer from a sort of Holiday HangoverHence all the New Year's resolutions to go on… Read More
2022-12-03 05:45
Every morning when I run out the door, to take my kids to school running, it's still very dark outside.Running around Christmas: it's different!It certainly adds a frisson to my runs, not kn… Read More
2022-09-10 07:04
This morning when I went for my run, my eldest son asked: 'Can I go with you?'I was pleasantly surprised this fourteen year old boy volunteered to spend time with me, so I agreed: 'Yes, but… Read More
2022-08-06 04:45
Tapering is the time, when after months of training, you take it down a notch. You slow down. You run less. Tapering isn't as much fun as it soundsYou'ld think tapering would… Read More
2022-07-30 04:45
Running calories per mile. How many do I burn?That's a question that's in the minds of lots of runners. Especially those who've started running to lose some weight. Lots of people… Read More
2022-07-23 04:45
This morning it was finally warm enough to wear my little red running skirt to do the school run. I asked my son Ot (12) to take a picture of this happy moment.'I would wear some tights too… Read More
2022-06-18 04:45
Running shoes can be expensive.But I've found a great life hack to cut down on the cost of your running shoes!Buying running shoes life hackThis is how I save money on my running shoes.Year… Read More
2022-06-11 04:45
Usually it starts with little aches and pains.That's what then prompts me to take a look at the soles of my running shoes.The soles of running shoes can tell you a lot.What the soles of your… Read More
2022-05-28 04:45
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
2022-05-21 04:45
I've got two sons who love to play games on their computer. Unfortunately for thém, they've got a mom who worries about too much screen-time. I want them to play outside, and get plen… Read More
2022-05-14 04:45
Since our move to the country, one and a half years ago, I've learned about the differences between running in rural areas and urban areas! So I decided to take all that I've learned and sha… Read More
2022-05-07 04:45
During Summer I always wear Birkenstocks, model Arizona. I love the comfort they offer, and the space and air they offer my feet. My feet love their freedom, and my Birkenstocks provide… Read More
2022-04-30 04:45
'Well, in our country,' said Alice, still panting a little, 'you'd generally get to somewhere else — if you run very fast for a long time, as we've been doing.''A slow sort of country!… Read More
2022-04-23 04:45
Jen Singer, author of the wonderful blog Mommasaid.net, wrote a post about moms that combine a running career with motherhood.Running moms are ruining it for all the other moms &nb&hell…Read More
2022-04-01 09:09
A Dutch runner, Denis Doeland, had to spend the night in jail after running a red light. And for not carrying any id on him.Luckily he kept his sense of humor and made a cellfie! And he chan… Read More
2022-03-26 05:45
Derek (26, ICT specialist:'I run every morning. I use a training programme so I can run a marathon in 6 months. After my run I tweet how fast I went. And I share my pace on Facebook. Bu… Read More
2022-03-19 05:45
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Since I run early in the mornings, when it's still dark, I bought myself this contraption with a light.You know, to light my way.Is this thing working?!I put it on, but then I wasn't sure if… Read More
2022-02-19 05:45
I can't believe it! I'm doing everything I'm supposed to do, and then they spring a new disease on me: Sitting Disease.It's a disease caused by... too much sitting. Luckily as a mom there's… Read More
2022-01-22 05:45
When you go for a run you sometimes see the most amazing things.Like a tree with wings! Read More
2022-01-15 05:45
After two feminist waves of women fighting for equal rights, there's an interesting phenomenon in the world of running: Ladies Runs.Ladies Runs: no men allowedAnd they are getting more and m… Read More
2022-01-08 05:45
On a misty, first day of the year 2008 I was vegetating on the couch and thinking of reasons why I definitely was nót going to go for a run. It was too misty, too cold, I didn't… Read More
2022-01-01 08:25
2021-12-18 05:45
If there's ever a time of the year to run, it's during the holidays!And I'm not just talking about fattening Christmas dinners. Life can be quite hectic, and sometimes downright stressful du… Read More
2021-12-11 05:45
'Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la. But for many moms it's also the season to run themselves ragged. This inspired me to write my very own Christmas song, bas… Read More
2021-12-04 05:45
I was running along, thinkin' about how good I would feel when I got home: I was gonna curl up on the couch with a great book. And it occured to me how running makes everything better.Runnin… Read More
2021-11-27 05:45
As a lone female runner I sometimes feel vulnerable.And I have good reason to. Because every now and then I read these scary stories about lone female runners who get attacked. Those stories… Read More
2021-11-20 05:45
Today I had the most awful Fiddle Run. My hair wouldn't stay in my bun, and kept flying into my eyes. My little shorts tried to go where only my gynaecologist has gone before, because I'd de… Read More
2021-11-13 05:45
I was running, minding my own business when suddenly I saw this brush hanging on a tree! It's the kind of brush that is used to do the dishes. The rest of my run I couldn't help but wonde… Read More
2021-10-24 04:45
Is that a dumb bell or are you excited to see me?Now that I've finally converted to Crosstrainism, and even went so far as to buy myself an elliptical machine, I wanted to know more about wh… Read More
2021-10-16 04:45
I never planned on participating in a mud run.But this morning the school run unexpectedly turned into a mud run. Because of the heavy rains a part of the dirth path the kids and I take to s… Read More
2021-10-02 04:45
I often worry about not being a good enough mom. And when this feeling gets to be too much, I crumble, and invite one of my children to tag along during a run. This is a big gesture for me… Read More
2021-09-25 05:00
One of the great perks of running is that you can do it anywhere, anytime.I have to run in the morning But for me, running in the morning is the only way to go. Because if I don't… Read More
2021-09-18 07:29
I always felt it was a great injustice when people told me running wasn't enough. And that, as a runner, I should also do so some crosstraining.It's not fair! I'm dóing it aren't I?!I… Read More
2021-09-04 04:45
It's been18 years since I started running.And during those years my running rythm has changed. Usually it changed because of circumstances. Or because of a fluke. Rarely was it a conscious d… Read More
2021-08-28 04:45
Sometimes it just sneaks up on you. And then it hits you, just when you weren't looking: a motivational crisis.That's what happened to me this morning. I réálly didn't feel lik… Read More
2021-08-21 04:45
Running during your period.I used to welcome having my period as a great excuse to skip a run, without the guilt. But in time it proved inadequate in the face of my growing desire to run.I c… Read More
2021-08-07 05:33
I was running along a dirt path, when a car passed me by, honking loudly. I looked up, and saw this guy waving and grinning at me, like a mad man.'Stupid man!' I mumbled to myself. 'He nearl… Read More
2021-07-10 07:32
How do you like that for a title?! You may wonder: 'What has Eckhart Tolle got to do with running? Have you ever séén him?!' And I admit, he is not the most athletic looki… Read More
2021-07-03 04:45
In January 2012 I bought my third Nike sensor and wrote this post about it. Since then, a lot has changed, and I don't use the Nike sensor anymore.I've moved on to pastures greener.Find out… Read More
2021-06-26 04:45
I love running skirts, so when I got the opportunity to try a Sparkle Tech Skirt I jumped at the chance. Because I just love to put some spark in my runs.Spark Tech Skirt: Material… Read More
2021-06-19 04:45
Apart from zombies I'm also scared of dogs. And with good reason, because one of them bit me right in the butt!Then I watched Brad Pitt in World War Z, and I got this great idea. Brad taped… Read More
2021-06-05 04:45
I've heard it said that running is bad for the knees.Or that you can get Runner's Face, a condition where everyhing in your face goes South.But running being bad for your teeth was news to m… Read More
2021-05-29 04:45
What makes a good running blog?As with lots of questions, the answer depends on who you're asking.For me a good running blog is NOT about race reports. Or superfoods. Or minute by minute rep… Read More
2021-05-22 04:45
I've been feeling rather annoyed about the advice to do cross-training.I mean, here I am, finally doing something sporty like running and then they go and tell me it's not enough and I have… Read More
2021-05-15 04:45
I like my running skirts with pockets, so I can take my cell phone, house key and some money along. But I have found that it's not just about having pockets in your running skirt. It's about… Read More
2021-05-08 04:45
Op April 26th my father died. He was diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago, but it was only these last few months he really fell ill. And even though I could see the end coming, somehow it… Read More
2021-04-24 07:13
When I first started running, like so many others, I put on an old t-shirt from my husband, and some once white jogging pants. My whole outfit screamed: 'Don't mind me, I knów I'm jus… Read More
2021-04-17 04:45
It's odd: as a mom I lóve buying new shoes, but as a runner I keep postponing it. I find buying running shoes no fun at all.Why buying running shoes is no fun at all You do… Read More
2021-04-10 07:12
I read this article in Runner's World that said women prefer to run with others. The social element of running is very important to women. To prove their point they mentioned the l… Read More
2021-04-03 05:29
When a three year old toddler spots one of his own kind and size crying, he may try to help. By offering hís mom.Because that's where hé gets his comfort from. I'm sufferi… Read More
2021-03-27 05:45
Even though I sometimes do find running boring, it does't have to be. If you pay attention, there's lots of good stuff to see.Like this beautiful rainbow I saw on just an ordinary Tuesday mo… Read More
2021-03-20 05:45
Asics Europe presents: AYAMi! For the running mom who has everything except a moment for herself.The kids will never find you if you're wearing this running shirt! Read More
2021-03-13 05:45
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2021-03-06 05:45
One day I decided to run to my parents' house. I figured it would make a nice run of about five miles. It's a nice route which I don't run very often, because there's this terrible lac… Read More
2021-02-27 05:45
The blissful feeling of a post workout shower is often cited as a reason to go for a run.There really is nothing like the feeling of warm water cascading over your sweaty body! Afterwards yo… Read More
2021-02-20 05:45
When I go out for my run, first thing I take with me is my house key. I still carry the emotional scars of having to to break into my own home!I'm going for a run, and I take with me...Next… Read More
2021-02-13 05:45
I take great care to dress appropriately when it's cold outside, so I can still go for my daily run. But there was one part of me that got really cold, and that was my face!When I got home I… Read More
2021-02-06 05:45
It's a runner's dilemma: to greet or not to greet fellow runners. Do you greet them like long lost friends, or at least acknowledge them as the running colleagues they are? Or do you look st… Read More
2021-01-30 05:45
Our bedroom is in the attic. So when it rains, I can réálly hear it from the warm comfort of my bed.And as I lie there listening to the rain offering a dramatic drum performanc… Read More
2021-01-09 05:45
On the first day of the year, I decided to run to my parents house, and treat them to my best wishes for the new year. For a minute I hesitated about which road to take: should I take t… Read More
2021-01-02 07:23
With the temperatures seasonally cold I found myself faced with a whole new challenge: How to dress for succesfully staying warm? In previous years I addressed this issue by stayin… Read More
2020-12-26 06:11
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2020-12-19 05:45
With all the business surrounding the upcoming Christmas season I felt decidedly nervous. So I decided to bundle up my nerves and take them for a run, thereby releasing them and getting a ni… Read More
2020-12-12 09:39
Christmas songs are perhaps not the first thing that pop into your mind when you think about running music! But there are some out there, that really make you want to move!My Christmas favou… Read More
2020-11-28 05:45
Take off like zombies or wild dogs are chasing you!Wear cotton! That way all your sweat will nicely gather up in your clothes and stick to your skin.Wear just one layer. Preferably one that… Read More
2020-11-21 08:21
This Dutch dad has taken training with his kids to a whole new level! He's literally training with them, using them as weights for example.So what's his story?Justus VerkerkWhen Justus Verke… Read More
2020-11-14 05:45
In this great video you see people running. And they answer the question: 'Why do you run?' I loved it. If you're having a motivational crisis, watch this! Here are some of the answers th… Read More
2020-10-31 05:45
Running after time.Yes, you read that right.I made this photo thinking of how fast time goes by, and how it can sometimes feel as if you're permanently trying to catch up.So this is me. &hell…Read More
2020-10-24 07:28
Honey? Honey?! You gotta breath!I know there are lots of couple who go for a run together.They use running as an opportunity to connect.Men breathe and talk differently during a runBut… Read More
2020-09-04 10:56
Have you heard of The Ghost Pacer?It's a great new invention that allows you to always have a running mate available. However The Ghost Pacer doesn't come cheap.The Shadow PacerWhich why I c… Read More
2020-08-15 04:45
Thanks to the kids' summer vacation I now am the proud owner of thighs of steel! Thanks to that unpleasant sensation, when you get up from the toilet seat, and you just knów, deep dow… Read More
2020-08-08 04:45
I used a shammy cloth cooling vest for running in high temperatures!It's hot!Temperatures are high, but I still want to for my daily run. It's summer vacation, and the kids and my husband ar… Read More
2020-08-01 04:45
The cover of The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women: Get Off Your Butt and On with Your Trainingspeaks volumes: a big, squashy chair with the imprint of someone's butt still in it. Beneath… Read More
2020-07-25 07:05
I've said it before: I used to hate running and thought runners had to be out of their minds to go out there and get all sweaty and everything.But there's just something about being a mom, a… Read More
2020-07-11 07:19
As a mom you're perfectly equipped to run. It starts with the birth of your child: an experience not unlike running a marathon. And as a child grows, many a mother has to do a sudden sprint… Read More
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