Where are you from?

Terschelling, the Netherlands

Current P.R.

3:22:34

Typical pace

4:15-4:45

Number of marathons

318

Occupation

Editor and copy writer

Favorite marathon

Too many to mention… Valencia, London, Amsterdam, Terschelling, mountain trails, etc.

Hobbies

Running, being a trainer and coach, reading, cycling, writing

Favorite Running Food

Risotto

What are you reading now?

All the Light We Cannot See – Anthony Doerr

Who do you train with?

My running friends from my running club (LAAC Twente)

Personal goals

Live healthy and keep on running

A quotation you like…

Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest. -

Haruki Murakami

Why do you run?

To stay healthy, to enjoy the environment, to stay fit and to socialize with other runners

Describe your best marathon memory.

Running a race in Beneden-Leeuwen (the Netherlands) and finding myself in the lead. I never got tired and won the race easily.

Why do you pace?

To help others achieving their goals.

Tell us your best pacing experience.

On my first pacing marathon in Rotterdam (the Netherlands) I helped a woman to run a PR. She succeeded, she cried from joy on the finish line, and we received a bottle of champaign from her husband to celebrate her achievement. From that moment on I was a happy and dedicated pacer.

Why should someone run in your pace group?

Because I love running, I love coaching, and I love pacing.

Any tips for runners about to join your group?

Be positive, believe in yourself and in your training and you will make it!

Anything else you’d like to share?

What philanthropic activities do you have?

Running as a guide for blind runners and giving training for free for anyone who wants to improve him/herself.