So, ladies and gents… even though it’s MY birthday (tomorrow!) I want to do a little giveaway because I know that someone out there can appreciate a gift that I received but can’t use (because I’m in the Netherlands). Besides,…
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I love the smell of a fresh month!
Ah, September! I always loved the beginning of autumn – going back to school, cooler temperatures, Indian Summer. Typically here in the Netherlands we’ll still have one or two good weekends with sun and everyone is starting something fresh and…
Recap: Dublin Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon
As you all know, this year I was selected to be one of the 100 rock’n’bloggers for the Rock ‘n Roll Marathon Series. As a rock’n’blogger I receive free entry to any and all RnR races I choose this year.…
The Dublin By Bike Experience
During my rock’n’roll weekend my friends M and Babette and I took the opportunity to do some fun sight-seeing in Dublin by bike! I’ve done bike tours in Berlin, London and now Dublin. To be honest, because I’ve been a…
RnR Chicago – My Kind of Town! My Kind of Race!
You guys! I went to Chicago to run the Rock ‘n Roll 5K and Half Marathon! Once again a little disclaimer: this year I have been chosen as a member of the 2015 Rock’n’Blog team and as a member I…
Liverpool – Rock n Roll Marathon Day! (Part II)
On Sunday we woke up early to hit the breakfast bar on time. It wasn’t totally ideal but we did our best with carbs (cereal, toast, danish) and sweet things like honey and jam. We also had our carb-loader drink…
Rock n Roll Liverpool Marathon Weekend!
Before I start off with what a FANTABULOUS weekend the Hubs and I had, I want to add this little, yet important, full disclosure: As part of the Rock ‘N’ Blog 2015 team I and the Hubs received free race…
RockNRoll Baby! Liverpool Half or Full Giveaway!
Ladies and Gents, as you know, this year I am a PROUD member of the RockNBlog team for the Rock ‘N’ Roll Marathon Race Series! I had the pleasure of running Lisbon Half a few years ago and absolutely LOVED…
The Marathon Recap – Paris Edition! Part 1
I know a few weeks have passed now but honestly it’s been tough to actually put the feelings into words for my first marathon. When I initially started training I did have a time in mind for my finish. At…
What I learned, Part 2 – Practical Tips
When you sign up for a marathon, your first reaction is probably excitement, fear and shock all in one go. Oh, and then you will suddenly question your mental health. A whole marathon??? Once you start your training, you’ll get…