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• Bright Colored Running Outfit

  

  I bought myself a new runing outfit at supermarket Store Lidl.Lidl has their own sports label, called Crivit Sports. It’s dirt cheap ánd it’s good quality. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Scary Traffic Participants!

  

  As a runner I’m very much aware of the fact that I am vulnerable in traffic.So even though I like to listen to music during my run, I’m always on alert,... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Five Things Friday

  

  This week’s theme of Five Things Friday is 5 Things About Me.So here are five things about me!Do you know those people who say: ‘Don’t mind the mess!’ and then... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Protect Your Bike and Your Wallet!

  

  Typical Dutch momYou may or not know know this, but Mom’s Home Run is written from the Netherlands.The Dutch are well known for their love of bikes. They don’t... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Men in Sandals

  

  There’s this whole genre of movies with men in sandals!And they even manage to look hot in them. Don’t believe me?Look, here’s some proof:Kit Harington in... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Footwear During and Áfter Your Run

  

  I can’t imagine there’s anyone out there who dóésn’t know about the importance of wearing the right running shoes. But if you áre ignorant of this, then le... Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Amor and Psyche: Reenacted!

  

  My youngest daughter had to do a special assignment for school. She had to re enact the image of Amor and Psyche.And it came out beautifully!Look:The original... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2014 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Five Ways to Beat the Heat

  

  Heat makes me cranky as a mom and as a person. It makes me want to slap people in the face.And as a runner, I consider heat my personal kryptonite!It’s the one... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Red Bra Beneath a White Shirt?

  

  My youngest daughter needed some new bras, so I took her shopping. As she was trying on a red bra the sales lady said to me: ‘You can wear a red bra underneath ... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tapering

  

  This week’s Tri Talk Tuesday theme is Tapering.Tapering is the time, when after months of training, you take it down a notch. You slow down. You run less. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Vintage Garden Chairs

  

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  Posted on 17 June 2014 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Friday Five: My Favorite Books About Running

  I never participate in any races, but I figured: ‘Why not participate in the Friday Five blog hop?!’ After all, that’s not a race!This week’s assignment is to... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running with a Cold

  

  I don’t feel too goodI don’t feel very well!I’m sweaty and shaky.And yet I feel a run is long overdue.Thank you son, for sharing your germs with meMy youngest... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Coloring Books for Grown Ups

  

  I’ve often tried to meditate.But as soon as I sit down, my mind starts running around.I know that’s to be expected, and that you just have to stick with it.... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Handy Tool: Public Post Preview Plugin!

  

  If you like to make some money with your blog, you probably write sponsored posts and advertorials. Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Environmental Friendly Little Bag

  

  I like to do my bit to make the world a better and cleaner place. Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sitting Disease

  

  I can’t believe it! I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do, and then they spring a new disease on me: Sitting Disease.It’s a disease caused by… too much... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Truth About Running

  

  ‘Your son has been diagnosed with shin splints…’In the The Truth About Running, desperate parents tell their sorry tale about how their kid got addicted. To... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Is Facebook Hijacking Your Blog Comments?

  

  I’ve got several blogs.One of them is about running.And the strangest thing is happening: people read about my post on the Facebookpage. They click on it, and... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dilemma: to Run Or Not to Run

  

  I find myself on the horns of a dilemma!I always do the school run running. But tomorrow I have an appointment at school at 8.30. Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION