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…
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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…
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?…
