The day after ironman seemed unreal. He did it. I still feels so amazing to say! Michiel was feeling great considering his body had been through so much, and after a long sleep and some stretching, it was like Continue Reading
Wanting a change, we visited Tarragona! Training in Barcelona is great, but can be repetitive for Michiel. An hour and a half drive from the city, we stayed in Hotel Mas La Boella, a beautiful little hidden gem, Continue Reading
Ironman training has commenced once more! Woohoo! Michiel is ready, fit enough, signed off from the doctors, and we are now 2 weeks into our new Ironman goals! Feeling tired from training, both mentally and Continue Reading
2017 has been such an important year for both Michiel and I. From our first trip to Chile a year ago, to travelling the world since, exploring the most epic locations, taking on the biggest challenges and having so Continue Reading
Three months after the accident the doctor has said I am good to go. Do everything again, but listen to my body, calm, with baby steps. A day later, I found myself in the pool doing my first freestyle strokes! Boy, Continue Reading
Recovery takes time, so it’s time to make the most of our surroundings. Michiel has been signed off by his physiotherapist, and now it is about building his strength back a little at a time. I love nature, as Continue Reading
On the road again. It feels good! Freedom, and some beautiful sights ahead. We drove from Malaga to the final destination of Gibraltar. The best thing with us is, we don’t mind where we end up, as long as its Continue Reading
An important part of recovery. Physiotherapy. It will help to restore movement and function in Michiels body as soon as possible. We had the first session this week, and believe it or not was a very funny Continue Reading
Recovery. Patience. Determination. Michiel had taken a hit. Man down. With all our training, averaging 18 hours per week usually, this was a shock to the system. To do nothing but rest. After numerous doctors Continue Reading
20th August. A beautiful sunny day in Barcelona. Michiel was off on a bike ride, the last big one before tapering began for Ironman – just 5 weeks away from our target! We use a tracking app so I can see Continue Reading
