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Training notes and race build updates from the road to Kona.
Reflection · July 1, 2026
Today I Failed
Some sessions don't go to plan. I could've written the day off — instead I adapted, and that turned out to matter more than finishing perfectly.
Read the full post Community · June 27, 20265 Things I Wish I Knew Before Ironman Tallinn
I raced Ironman Tallinn a couple of years ago and set PBs in the swim, bike, and run. Here are the five things I wish somebody had told me before race morning.
Read the full post Key Session breakdowns · June 25, 2026Strength Training in Disguise
This week's key session was hill repeats. Problem: I live in the Netherlands, and there are approximately zero hills.
Read the full post Community · June 24, 2026Why Do You Do This?
People ask why I post my training online. Turns out it's the same reason I wave to runners I've never met — community, not content.
Read the full post Kit · June 23, 2026Was A Professional Bike Fit Worth It?
I thought my position was already pretty good. Turns out it was lots of small changes, not one big one, that made the biggest difference.
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