The Running Explorer

Having balance between a busy life and relaxing is important. This weekend my fiancèe and I did just that. I got to explore some new trails and also enjoyed some good food, and fun walks. As a result, I feel energized and ready to take on more awesome training and runs.🔥 ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #running #runforlife #ultratraining #ultratrailrunner #ultratrail #marathon #trailrunning #training #runner #trail #race #run #marathontraining (at Rhenen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZXTTX8MnY9/?utm_medium=tumblr

I read Status Anxiety a few weeks ago and just posted a review of it on my blog. ▫️ The book talks about how modern society puts fame and wealth as the definition of status, and why that is making a lot of us anxious. The book also covers different ways to remedy the current situation. ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #bookstagram #book #books #bookreview #wisdom #read #reading #bookrecommendations #readersofinstagram #reader (at Zwolle, Holland) https://www.instagram.com/the.runningexplorer/p/CZOfvuEsYpZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Running is something I do because I love doing it. But there were times when I just didn't enjoy it at all. Those moments it's important to take a step back and assess. My new post talks about different ways to find that passion for running, whether you are new or have lost it. Link is on my page and in my story. Check it out❗ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #running #marathon #run #runner #runningmotivation #ultratrailrunner #ultratraining #ultratrail #ultrarun #runforfun #runforlife (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZKHIR8MA6V/?utm_medium=tumblr

Chilling in the hometown after a busy week. I've passed my final assessment for school. Next to that I've hit a few trails and been hitting the gym again. Read all about it in my latest blogpost.🔥 ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #trailrunning #ultrarunning #running #run #ultratrail #ultratraining #ultratrailrunner #training #workout (at Dalen) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZErFUjsXCk/?utm_medium=tumblr

"Stillness is what aims the archer's arrow. It inspires new ideas. It sharpens perspective and illuminates connections" - Ryan Holiday. ▫️ Learning to cultivate stillness in your life is a tool to a more happier, peaceful and meaningful life. Read the full review on my blog.📚 ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #stillness #stoicism #book #reading #focus #stoic https://www.instagram.com/p/CXf3kvCrfgN/?utm_medium=tumblr

🔨Working hard🔨 ▫️ No races this year. The plan was to run 3 marathons and my first ultra. Aside from running my own marathon, it was a year without any events. Still keeping the ball rolling and hoping 2021 will be a year where fun events are back in the table. ⚡ ▫️ #running #ultrarunning #marathon #marathontraining #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday #longrun #stayhard (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFFZGOvJzph/?igshid=1ahlkj3pr39k4

We be running. ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #running #ultrarunning #marathon #marathontraining #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday #longrun #stayhard (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEzKJjmJhPz/?igshid=1srucng4vghhs

Long run to finish the week off. Got back to 60km this week. 🔨 ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #running #ultrarunning #marathon #marathontraining #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday #longrun #stayhard (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEg_DE1JnIF/?igshid=1flrd4hml8enm

🔨Picking up the milage again. ▫️ After a few weeks where the milage was low, I'm building it back up. ▫️ Even though most races are cancelled I still want to be prepared and fit for when the time comes. ▫️ #running #ultrarunning #marathon #marathontraining #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday #longrun #stayhard (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEWj96tJJFF/?igshid=1ttn6bmrgldgb

Having a balance in life can be a real challenge to maintain. Work, friends and family, study and other obligations can take up a lot of time.🕑 ▫️ How do you keep a healthy balance in your life? ▫️ The newest post gets right into how to create and maintain a healthy balance in your life. Be sure to check it out⚡ ▫️ #running #ultrarunning #marathon #marathontraining #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday #balance #healthylifestyle (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEOdRiCp4Q_/?igshid=1lv1eabm1bcsq

🌲Forest trails🌲 ▫️ Been enjoying our holiday on Texel. Beach walks, food and always beating my girlfriend with boardgames .😎 ▫️ #marathon #training #marathontraining #running #ultrarunning #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday (at Texel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD51cjppD0D/?igshid=1bx34kguyq7rb

Quick ride before work today. It's been a while since I rode my bike and definitely enjoyed it. ⚡ ▫️ #cycling #cyclinglife #marathontraining #crosstraining #roadbike #cycle #getafterit #motivation #workout (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDtK6t3pGHG/?igshid=mw0n28vbm8y1

Finished the week with a run through some hot weather. 33 degrees celcius is alot🔥. ▫️ Ran out of water half way through so it wasn't the most enjoyable one.🤖 ▫️ Running in this kind of weather makes it extra challenging☀️ ▫️ #running #ultrarunning #marathon #marathontraining #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday #longrun #stayhard (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDrcMNfpRId/?igshid=1a48ugu8rzxpq

Today's run in the heat🔥. ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #running #ultrarunning #marathon #marathontraining #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday #longrun #stayhard (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDgY3E6JZ__/?igshid=1vjhzn0z5xqt8

Enjoying my holiday the right way👟 ▫️ The heat made it a bit of a challenge but I survived🔥 ▫️ Making it a priority to enjoy the runs instead of focusing on time and performance makes it much easier to stay motivated.⚡ ▫️ #marathon #training #marathontraining #running #ultrarunning #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday #longrun #stayhard (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDZP9eOpgkj/?igshid=mls8gv26k6ko

This week's long run to get back in the game.🔨 ▫️ The last few weeks have been a bit up and down running wise. It felt good to hit a weekly milage over 60 km. ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ ▫️ #running #ultrarunning #marathon #marathontraining #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday #longrun (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDG_-j_JQ5w/?igshid=1f0etkg4ynfpf

Fun run today⚡. taking it easy and slow as my legs felt a bit wobbly. Managed to crank out 13km. Hope you all are enjoying your holiday ☀️ ▫️ #marathon #training #marathontraining #running #ultrarunning #strava #runner #runlife #runstreak #keephammering #getafterit #motivation #run #workout #runoftheday (at Zwolle, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDBw3_VJBIz/?igshid=splkd99ps8yw