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Running my first full marathon

Oct. 20, 2024 -

Last Sunday I completed my first full marathon, covering a distance of 42KM in and around Amsterdam. An idea that started in a bar with some beers and concluded with a finish in the Olympic Stadium. What a journey, what an experience, well worthy of a blog post.

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The part of the route following the Amstel River is challenging: you see runners at the other side of the river returning to the city/finish, it's an extra mental challenge
The part of the route following the Amstel River is challenging: you see runners at the other side of the river returning to the city/finish, it's an extra mental challenge
You finish in the Olympisch Stadion, that's a special feeling adding to the euphoria of counting down the final meters
You finish in the Olympisch Stadion, that's a special feeling adding to the euphoria of counting down the final meters
Between 30K and 40K, body and mind are fighting together to reach the finish
Between 30K and 40K, body and mind are fighting together to reach the finish
This image sums it up, it is my
This image sums it up, it is my "endgame" face - a 42K Marathon finisher!
Moments before my official start at Stadionweg
Moments before my official start at Stadionweg
Training for a marathon: no mountain too high - just go through the tunnel... :-)
Training for a marathon: no mountain too high - just go through the tunnel... :-)

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