Personal Record on the marathon (3/3)
I ran my Personal Record on the marathon after my fiftieth birthday in the Two Rivers marathon in March 2023. The clock stopped after 2h38. In blog 1 and blog…
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How does an exercise test help you run faster?
How does an exercise test help you run faster? In this blog I show you how regular testing helps you get better results from your training. First you see what data…
Personal Record on the marathon (2/3)
How do you run a personal record in the marathon? In part 1 of this series I shared the first four tips that helped me to my PR of 2h38.…
Personal Record on the marathon (1/3)
I ran my Personal Record on the marathon in the 2023 edition of the Two Rivers marathon. As an older-than-50 runner I finished third overall in 2h38. The finishers shirt…
How do I improve my endurance training?
Endurance training is the foundation of any endurance sport. Whether you swim, bike, run or row: the stronger the aerobic foundation of your fitness house, the higher you can build.…
Does testing lead to besting?
To measure is to know. The question is whether measuring also leads to besting. In this blog I compare the results of the exercise tests of the athletes I coached…
Consistency is the champion’s secret
It was in the days that Lance Armstrong dominante cycling. Mart Smeets had a daily audience with Lance. During one of their one-to-ones, a boy intervened. If he could ask Lance a question?…
How do you find the right triathlon coach?
You have been thinking about looking for a coach for a while, but don't know where to start. How do you find the right triathlon coach? In this blog I explain…
Every David has its Goliath: Tim Wolvetang
Every David has its Goliath. Everyone knows this story of the underdog who conquers his invincible opponent. In part one of this series the story of Tim Wolvetang. Tim Wolvetang was…
