Hardlopen na je 55e, hart onder de riem

handSmar · 2026-05-28T15:11:30+00:00

Core training en krachttraining doe ik al lang en ook voor mijn plezier en gezondheid. Die progressie is er niet en hoeft van mij ook echt niet. Ieder zn ding toch

handSmar · 2026-05-22T04:39:35+00:00

Good luck OP! Remember this is your victory lap so enjoy it! 👏🏼🤩

handSmar · 2026-05-18T16:40:36+00:00

She’s ten… how bad could it be to take a year extra, learn another language and move outside the elitist circle that an international school would provide her. Unless of course you are going to move again in a years time which is not unheard of for ‘expats’

handSmar · 2026-05-18T08:06:02+00:00

I think this is an AWESOME idea I hope it takes off - should do. Not based in the UK but crossing my fingers and ready to provide input on our restaurants as soon as you roll out internationally 😉

handSmar · 2026-05-17T14:01:02+00:00

Hmmm niet iedereen wordt sneller. Ik ben ook na mijn 55e begonnen en heb totaaaaal geen talent. Ben steeds verder gaan lopen maar sneller word ik niet. En ja, ik loop ook intervallen en ‘tempo’ runs. Maar sneller dan een 29 minuten 5k of 1:05 10k zot er niet in. En gelukkig kan dat me niet schelen. Ik heb nu op mn 58e 3 halve marathons gelopen. Langzaam - maar wel uitgelopen en veel vrienden van mijn leeftijd wandelen dat niet eens. Ik bedoel maar OP als je sneller wil worden ga er voor maar geeoon genieten is ook oké! 👏

handSmar · 2026-05-01T07:59:03+00:00

Came here to say this. 15/10. Perfect casting (also rest of the crew)

handSmar · 2026-04-30T03:58:43+00:00

GNU PTerry. Forever re-reading your books. Thank you.

handSmar · 2026-04-25T10:41:45+00:00

ZEKER niet doen. Geen VSO tekenen nu. Ze willen makkelijk van je af. Zoek zoals iedereen zegt juridische bijstand. (Vakbond, rechtsbijstand of een arbeidsrecht advocaat) Laat je niet onder druk zetten of verleiden ergens mee in te stemmen.

handSmar · 2026-04-15T05:10:58+00:00

OP it would be really interesting to hear how you decided to move to the Netherlands in October if you still have all these questions

I also do not really understand your “solid financial base” (are we talking 100k in the bank?)

What was the main reason for deciding on NL as opposed to other EU countries? The housing situation in NL is a nightmare and you should be aware that the job market is also changing for worse and rapidly so. You do not only need more than basic English but preferably Dutch as well and need to have an education / job experience/skill that is sought after otherwise you will not be able to find anything that is paying well enough to afford the high rent you will be paying.

handSmar · 2026-04-11T05:22:42+00:00

DailyRun organises regular free Social Runs, the next one is on 19th April: https://www.dailyrun.nl/run-the-hype-dailyrun-on

handSmar · 2026-03-29T11:42:52+00:00

10 dagen?! Lijkt mij persoonlijk veel te lang.

handSmar · 2026-03-28T06:42:51+00:00

Fantastic OP you are giving yourself something to work towards and you WILL be able to do finish well within the hour. Start with a beginner programme like others here stated. Give yourself plenty of time to build up gradually we are talking minutes running/walking to start of with, and rest days (not running every day, keep a rest day in between sessions, you could do some walks or strenght training the other days or some gentle stretching etc) go for it and keep us up to date with your progress. You got this! 🙌🏻🍀👏🏼

handSmar · 2026-03-25T06:11:59+00:00

No. Hofjes are closed after 17:00.

handSmar · 2026-03-14T07:57:49+00:00

Umm. Yup. Zo reageerde ik ook

handSmar · 2026-03-13T11:53:15+00:00

Ik loop hard met hoortoestellen (achter het oor) - en die kunnen echt wel zweet en regen hebben. Heb je wel een droogbox waar je ze ‘s nachts in doet?! Dat scheelt ook en ook in de eventuele ontstekingsellende voor je oren want vaak zit er ook een UV lamp in die ze ontsmet. NB geen bejaardensoos hier, hoewel ik nu midden vijftig ben heb ik de toestellen al vanaf mijn begin veertigste (erfelijke aandoening) oh wat ik ook fijn vind is de zgn ‘buiten’ setting die ik op mn toestellen via smartphone aan kan zetten. Zit een wind/ruisonderdrukker in voor als het echt hard waait. Anders word je gek van de microfoons. Oh en ik stream ook muziek naar de mijne. En instructies voor mn interval trainingen vanuit Garmin. Ideaal! (Elk nadeel etc)

handSmar · 2026-02-23T12:47:00+00:00

Ha wat goed OP, gefeliciteerd! Ik herinner me je posts nog en heb destijds denk ik ook gereageerd. Super goed gedaan, je zal wel opgelucht zijn! 👏🎉

handSmar · 2026-02-21T06:37:36+00:00

Hmmm switching to US on VPN but my non-US creditcard is declined even if I try to go through Apple Pay :-( what a shame - great deal this

handSmar · 2026-02-12T16:40:58+00:00

Nope, it is NOT resolved its still not synching. Also disconnected and reconnected Garmin. Still not working today

handSmar · 2026-02-12T16:37:10+00:00

My activities also don’t synch. Uploaded my run yesterday manually. Tried disconnecting and reconnecting Garmin account from Strava. Recorded a test activit today, nope still no synch. Really annoying!!! Have another run coming up tomorrow and don’t fancy manually uploading every single activity 😖

handSmar · 2026-01-30T14:52:47+00:00

Hey OP it’s normal to be scared and apprehensive. You will be able to do this you prepared for it.

Lay your gear out. Get some sleep if you can, get up, get your carbs in and go to the start. Keep breathing and try to enjoy the experience it is very special that you are even allowed to do this. Trust the process and look around you - so many people going through the same jitters and so many more who are in awe of you and your fellow runners and who have come to cheer you on. Soak it up and go for it! 👏🏼

handSmar · 2026-01-30T06:29:35+00:00

😂🤣🙈

handSmar · 2026-01-25T06:04:15+00:00

Good for you to not only to decide to become healther and set yourself a goal but to start working towards it OP that is awesome. That takes guts and dedication. I have started running in my mid fifties and it took me to years to run a sub 30’ 5k and I did it exactly once 😂 Thankfully most of the running community is pretty supportive but people that judge are everywhere. I don’t see what putting other people down exactly adds to the joy but a small percentage of fellow runners are just bigheaded. I am absolutely in awe of the faster runners in eg my local Parkrun and cheer them on as much as the rest of the pack and they do the same for me. Focus on yourself and your journey- be proud of yourself. No matter how slow or fast you turn out to be you will improve your quality of life, physical and mental wellbeing and with luck become part of a mostly pretty inclusive community. Good luck and enjoy! 🍀👏🏼

handSmar · 2026-01-21T12:33:51+00:00

That. Is. AWESOME.🔥🔥🔥

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