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831 KM. 124 HOURS. 5 LESSONS. What I witnessed during the Backyard Ultra World Championship was so much more than just a running competition. Two Belgian runners, Ivo Steyaert and Merijn Geerts, pushed the boundaries of what we thought was humanly possible 124 hours. 831 kilometres. A new world record. 🤯🇧🇪 But what impressed me most wasn’t just the distance. It was the friendship. The teamwork. The consistency. The ability to keep showing up, hour after hour, when everything tells you to stop. And maybe that’s the biggest lesson of all. You don’t have to run 831 kilometres to learn something from these athletes. Whether you’re training for your first 5K, chasing a marathon PB or preparing for an ultra, there’s something to learn in this performance for every runner. Because running isn’t always about being the fastest or going the furthest. Sometimes it’s about discovering what you’re capable of. 👉 Swipe through the 5 lessons this incredible championship taught us. 💬 Which lesson resonates with you the most? Let me know in the comments! 📌 Save this post for the days when training gets tough. 🏃‍♂️ Follow for more running stories, lessons and ultrarunning content. Thanks @carolinedupontsportphotography en @frankdetank_ultraloper for the beautiful pictures! #backyard #running #motivation #training
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Het wereldrecord, maar langs de zijlijn… Ik plaatste me voor team België 🇧🇪 2 jaar geleden door 110 uur te lopen. Door knie probleempjes en een ontplofte rug liep ik dit jaar niet mee. “Hoe voelt dat, om niet mee te lopen?” vroegen ze me een stuk of 10 keer. Wel ik liep wel niet mee, maar voelde me wel deel van het Belgische backyard team. Kenneth op de baan houden was een fulltime job 😅. Zijn maag en slaap deprivatie waren de hoofdfocus. Daarnaast nog wat multi media, interviews en cheerleading taakjes zorgden voor de nodige afleiding. Je weet op den duur niet meer wanneer er tijd is om te slapen 😴. Top momenten ? - de “job” van Kenneth - de collega’s van Kenneth - pump up the jam in de bocht - de ochtendwandelingen om de timing te wisselen - de onnozele reels met crew - het opvangen van kreunende kevins - de finish boog begeeft het - de dans moves van ivo en merijn na 110 uur - het scoopje met Bert - het lekkere eten van de legends keuken We hebben ongelofelijk veel pret gehad en hebben elkaar erdoor gesleurd. Tot het gaatje zou ik zelf durven beweren. Ja, ik had graag gelopen, maar nu weet ik ten minste dat crewing ook een van mijn sterktes is, of was het ambiance verzorger? 💁😎 Dank aan iedereen voor deze zotte week. En proficiat aan alle lopers.
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A WhatsApp message a few weeks ago: “Looking for someone to crew me at the Backyard Ultra World Championship. Anyone interested?” I said yes. Little did I know how much deeper this sport would get under my skin. I love running. But this time, I wasn’t running. I was crewing. Which means you’re on the sidelines. Waiting for your runner to return from his 6.7 km lap. You watch the clock. Will we have a few minutes to spare before he has to head out again? Or less… Will he be in OK spirits? Every second counts. You stay calm. Listen. Think ahead. What will he need next? Amazing how happy you can be when there’s time for some minutes of well-deserved sleep. A few things I learned: 1. You can survive on yoghurt, some water and fruit purée from a pouch. 2. A 90-second nap can recharge batteries. A lot. 3. Sleep deprivation does funny things to your brain. Like forgetting you’re running a backyard ultra and thinking you’re actually at work supervising people. #iykyk 4. The Belgians are the best. Full stop. Privileged to have witnessed how a seemingly individual sport becomes a team effort. Everyone looking out for each other and pushing each other forward. The Backyard is over. But I have a feeling it’ll be running through my veins for a long time. ❤️ Thanks @matthiaspelgrims for the occasion and to the entire #teambelgium for being cool dudes. WTF 124 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Pump up the jam baby.
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96 HOURS IN. FOUR DAYS. TWO LEGENDS STILL STANDING. 🇧🇪🔔 Four days of running. Four nights. Over 640 kilometres in the legs. And what a journey it’s been! Last night, we had to say goodbye to Bert. One of the newcomers to Team Belgium, but what an incredible performance! Not only did he give it everything he had, he also smashed his previous PB. What a way to make your mark on the team! 👏❤️ And then there were two. Merijn and Ivo. Two seasoned backyard veterans with several championships under their belts. They know the game, they know the pain, and they know what it takes to keep going when things get tough. Meanwhile, Team Belgium has officially passed the 1,000-yard mark! 🇧🇪🔥 A fantastic team achievement, built on the effort of every single runner who stood at that starting line. From the first to the last, every yard has counted. And what better way to celebrate than by completing the team’s puzzle? 🧩 The final two pieces were symbolically placed by Tanja and Pipke, the wives of our two last men standing. A beautiful little moment in this crazy adventure. And as Merijn and Ivo headed out for another yard, their teammates formed a guard of honour to cheer them on. Because even when your own race is over, you’re still part of the team. ❤️ Four days down. Two Belgians still out there. The legs are tired. The story isn’t over. 🔔🇧🇪 #BackyardUltra #TeamBelgium #WorldTeamChampionship #UltraRunning #BackyardUltraRunning
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Bert Verbist: 86 rondes, 576,7 km, 3e Belg, gedeeld 15e wereldwijd. Voor Goud 🏆 @bert_verbist
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Night 4 - Extremely difficult and cold night 2/15 runners left 🇧🇪 #photography #backyardultra
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Bert: after 86 yards, and as one of the longest standing runners, your adventure ended. Everyone will remember you for your discipline, your focus and for your will to excel. The admiration for you is clearly there and the example you set is inspiring. #voorgoud #wkbackyardultra #teambelgium🇧🇪 📷 @photosby_tristan
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Night 4 at Belgium's camp. Maybe less runners, but more determination. They keep gritting their teeth to continue the big endless battle. We lost some great runners. Kenneth first and Bert a few laps later. The 2 fathers of Backyards keep doing their thing. 90 loops in. The day loop calls. @bert_verbist @merijn.geerts.ultraloper @ivo_tanja @kvthuyne @eilis.lanclus
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THREE LEFT STANDING. AND THE NIGHT IS STILL YOUNG. 🇧🇪🌙 Another night has fallen over Retie. The headlamps are back on, the night loops are well underway and midnight is getting closer. Today, we had to say goodbye to Benoit and Kenneth. Two incredible fighters who gave everything they had. Their race may be over, but their contribution to this team certainly isn’t. ❤️ And then there were three. Ivo. Merijn. Bert. Three powerhouses carrying the Belgian flag into yet another night. With hundreds of kilometres in their legs and barely any sleep, they keep showing up at that starting line. Nobody knows what the night will bring. Only one thing is certain: Same loop. Same whistle. Three stubborn Belgians. 🇧🇪🔔 #BackyardUltra #TeamBelgium #WorldTeamChampionship #UltraRunning #UltraRunningPhotography
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De nacht nadert... Bert, hiervoor ben jij gemaakt. 🏆
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Day 4 - loop 76, an emotional day for many 4/15 runners left 🇧🇪 #photography #ultrarunning
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