No trip to LA would be complete without a trip to the famous Santa Monica Pier. A great place to spend our last few hours in the US. We walked around the infamous pier, and enjoyed the views, a 5km coastline, Continue Reading
The grand hotel entrance was welcoming and friendly, and a total different experience than the Chateau Marmont. It was clean, modern, fresh and the staff were super friendly, welcoming us with a choice of champagne Continue Reading
Our last night meal out, a tradition for taking time to reflect and evaluate how everything went on the trip, and of course celebrate the achievements! The reviews were good, we were 1km away, so we headed to Au Continue Reading
What a place! It really is the place where everything seems to shine. Did it ever rain here? The streets were cleaned to perfection, the shop keepers smiley, and everyone drove a fancy car. It was unlike anywhere I Continue Reading
Eating solely plant based in new places is so exciting. Checking Happy Cow, researching new places, enjoying new flavours – it’s a whole world of new tastes and cuisines that is slowly becoming more Continue Reading
As half Ironman was last weekend, the days after is about recovery, and getting ready for a new phase of training. This means we can allow Michiel to enjoy some downtime. In his usual schedule, it is strict, and Continue Reading
From Venice, to Beverly Hills, to Downtown LA, to Hollywood strip – LA is diverse, and has it all. Nature in the hills surrounding the huge city, and all the glitz and glamour, and diverse neighbourhoods Continue Reading
After Ironman, this week is all about recovering, and letting Michiel relax a little. He has had such a strict regime over the past few months, these times are also important to be able to relax and enjoy himself a Continue Reading
Leaving Hawaii and heading to Los Angeles for the next week, we arrived at our first hotel, the Chateau Marmont. On arrival, it was clear straight away why this place had a big reputation with celebrities. We were Continue Reading
The big day. As much as I say this is just training for Michiel, not to take it too seriously, it was a big deal. It was the true testament to the fact he was back. Back ironmanning, back to full fitness. It meant Continue Reading
