Road 2 Mora

The physical preparation for my Vasaloppet has been quite an adventure. I do have some basic knowledge of training theory, but a whole new world has opened up for me.

My last post on this blog was quite some time ago. No excuses. But at least I haven't been doing nothing. After a rest period at the end of April, I started training again in mid-May. First, I built up slowly with long, easy training sessions. Then I incorporated more and more interval training. This was followed by regular threshold training. And it worked. I feel that my endurance has improved and that I can handle longer, more strenuous efforts with a slightly lower heart

Living in Belgium is no advantage to learning cross-country skiing. The number of days a year we can cross-country ski here can usually...

My adventure towards the Vasaloppet 2026 started with a goal I set myself. I want to ski and finish this fantastic cross-country race....

It's been a while, but on Saturday 26 October 2024, I took part in the Kromme Rijn Loppet. A roller ski tour in the Netherlands. There...

Many months have passed since my last post. Maybe some of you thought I had put my plans away. Nothing could be further from the truth....

Injuries are inherent in sport. Sometimes they also involve serious injuries. Unfortunately, I fell into that category. For several...

The new roller ski season has begun. The first training sessions are over. And on Sunday 21st April, I participated in my very first ever...

End of season 1 My first winter as an XC skier is over. The first week of April we headed to the snow for one last time this season. This...

Belgium is not immediately known as the land of long, cold and white winters. So cross-country skiing is no easy matter here. People then...

The path to an athletic goal is not always easy. But even if you know injuries and diseases can happen, it is particularly frustrating to...

Preparing for the Vasaloppet 2026 in Belgium is often involves running, cycling, power training and roller skiing. And take any chance...

I have always struggled with my weight. In my teenage years, it was not so noticeable because I exercised every day. But since I started...

Committing to participating in the Vasaloppet in 2026 is one thing. Making this adventure a success is something else. Given the...

July 2023, my wife and I are on our summer holiday. This year we chose to go to Sweden again. Flight from Brussels to Stockholm, and then...