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Hamburg is getting closer😎

Time to focus on a few good sessions, plenty of recovery and making sure I’m ready to race.
For me, recovery also means taking a moment to slow down. Usually with a sudoku, while my @blackrollbenelux compression boots do their thing.

A little mental recovery while the legs can recover. See you on the dance floor🪩
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Amsterdam Marathon: DNF. 💔

The first signs actually appeared during CCC, when I started feeling lightheaded and my vision went black at times. In the weeks that followed, training felt harder than usual. I was constantly tired, sleeping a lot, and never really feeling rested, so I decided to get my blood tested.

The results showed iron-deficiency anaemia. My iron levels were less than half the lower limit of the normal range in the Netherlands, and around a quarter of the lower limit according to international standards.

Although I knew I wasn’t feeling right, I still decided to start the Amsterdam Marathon. Not starting didn’t really feel like an option at the time.

After just 5 km, my friend who I was running with told me I looked unwell and very pale. I was also experiencing shortness of breath, among other symptoms, so I decided to step out of the race at km 6. It was a very difficult and emotional decision, but I know it was the right one for my health.

Still, it’s frustrating after all the training and preparation that went into this race. It’s hard to accept when you’ve put in the work, but the outcome is out of your hands.

For now, I’m focusing on getting my iron levels back up and recovering properly. I’ll be back on the start line for another marathon when I’m healthy again. ❤️
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