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Back to last Sunday, back to IronMan 70.3 Tallinn in Estonia where over 4000 athletes were racing over the weekend with also the full distance going on on Saturday with absolutely crazy weather conditions.

But we had our team member (Rainer) racing on Sunday doing the 70.3

Originally signed up for IronMan 70.3 Versailles in France (which got cancelled) but feeling and being ready and wanted to use the momentum so signing up for a kinda different race in the North where instead of the climate being too hot (Versailles got cancelled due to that) now having to deal with cold water - cold temp - first time wearing a wetsuit and as you can see on the pics wearing gloves - arm warmers in a cold Estonia.

Preparation absolutely perfect as Rainer is always travelling around the world so dealing with timezone differences - new areas/locations - sometimes then not having his bike for example available but training was consistent - an athlete always eager to learn - to become a better "athlete' and that came out last Sunday with his best performance so far with his best swim ever - power on the bike 20 watts higher vs Bahrain 70.3 last December and setting himself a new STRYD critical power on the run with his fastest half marathon so far

On behalf of this team but for sure from a coaching perspective " congratulations Rainer as this was racing to perfection"

Time for a well deserved break now !


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Back to last Sunday, back to writing UAE history with Sultan Al Al Muhairi finishing IronMan Kalmar in Sweden.

Completing a 3800m swim, 180km bike ride and a 42.2 km marathon.

Sultan joined this team originally already in 2017, completed Olympic distance triathlons, multiple half distance triathlons (70.3's) and of course the 'local T100" in Dubai where he was born and raised. Stopped the training/coaching for some time due to having to do military service and went through the onboarding for the local police. Then got back into training and decided to for his first full distance triathlon.

Not making things any easier by doing a race in Europe on the 16th of August, having to a big part of his training in the very very challenging Dubai Summer.

No possibilities to do open water swims, the long bike and brick sets to be done in the night and most of the long runs were done an either a treadmill or inside a mall so of course it was hard, of course he struggled and of course there were moments of doubt but the mind was set to 1 goal - and 1 goal only - reaching that finish line

A 91 minutes swim, 6h 33 on the bike and a 4h 39 run - 13 hours 4 minutes and 29 seconds, fulfilling his big dream to become an IronMan !

What a day ! Massive congratulations once more on behalf of this whole team , for me you are considered a KING now !

BE PROUD !!!


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Another team member crossing that finish line in the South of Germany, another team member big time impressed by the organization, by the phenomenal atmosphere and by all those volunteers even helping to get your bike, get you into your shoes and handing you your glasses.

A non wetsuit swim this year - a 180 km hilly bike course with around 1500m elevation and a 42.2 km marathon with some elevation as well to top if off

and then flying across that finish line with the best possible support at the location (thank you Tammy) as of course to be able to go through that long preparation phase we can only do that will full family support.

Congratulations Mr. Joerg for another massive accomplishment on behalf of this whole team

Keep flying Joerg !


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One more time back to Sunday, the 21st of June where we had a nice group with 8 team members racing IronMan 70.3 WestFriesland in Hoorn.

A pretty rough swim going out with some waves making it a bit harder to sight on the buoys, a flat fast at the end bit more technical 90km bike course and completing that long day with a 21.1 km - 2.5 loop through the old city center of Hoorn and surroundings with a massive crowd coming out to cheer for everyone.

Farah going for her first IronMan 70.3 - the other team members already having a bit more experience.

Everyone again reaching that finish line with a big smile and a "flying finish" after some great days spent together.

Thank you IRONMAN Triathlon and IRONMAN The Netherlands for a more than fantastic day and organization


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Back to last Sunday - back to "De Watersnood Marathon" - a special event which got set up to remember the flooding exactly 100 years ago in "Het Land van Maas en Waal"

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Starting in "Overasselt - running all the way over the dikes towards "Dreumel"

42.2 km where our coach and team member Maikel shows again his strength. Despite facing cramps starting around km 28 already - managing to become 4th and despite having a "bad day" completing that marathon in 3 hours and 10 minutes confirming the super strong shape he is in.

Thanks "Martijn van Wichen" as well for supporting him on the ride and for the family support and local support especially in his home town " Alphen aan de Maas" while of course finishing in style with one of his nephews ❤️

Next stop IronMan 70.3 The Netherlands on the 21st of June

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Back to Sunday, the 12th of April

Back to the most famous marathon in the Netherlands, "The Rotterdam Marathon" where we had 2 team members joining (Jaap and Ivo (coached by .vanhaagen Maikel) where Jaap this time was taking it a bit more relaxed - running the 42.2 km together with his daughter.

Ivo despite some achilles issues the week before running the marathon from start to finish as a Swiss Clock - always 5 min/km pace so ending up in a 3.5 hours excellent time.

Jaap running the Rotterdam marathon for the 6th time, his daughter for the first time after already have done the Amsterdam marathon

Well done you guys! Congratulations on behalf of this whole team !


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Back to the weekend, to be precise, back to last Friday and Saturday with these 2 super ladies.

On Friday we had Hana running the Dead Sea Half marathon in Jordan. Driving the eve before from Saudi - 7 hours drive - and with a very short sleep (3 hours) still managing to set another PB !!

And on Saturday it was the very famous 2 Oceans Ultra marathon day for our Celeste in South Africa

56 km running - a huge amount of elevation (especially at the end) but also Celeste made it. 12 years after her last 2 Oceans run ( she did it twice already in the past) - in the meantime having 3 children but also Celeste managed to set a PB ( 1 minute for every kid) as she set a 3 minutes personal best as well 🥳

But as always if you are able to smile like this - if the mind stays positive - anything is possible !!

Massive congratulations on behalf of this whole team who you made proud !!!

Keep inspiring ladies !!


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Last Sunday we had the half marathon in Venlo - called the "Venloop"

21.1 km running with 2 team members joining, Maikel running this one for many years in a row - with Ivo actually preparing for his Rotterdam marathon and only a few days before getting an entry and with Stan and Arjen.

Ivo running a 1:44;19
Maikel setting another PB - using STRYD power with a fantastic 1;18:55

Fantastic performances guys!

Next stop - The Rotterdam Marathon for Ivo on the 12th of April and "The Watersnood Marathon" on the 3rd of May for Maikel


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