07/05/2026
๐Meet Simon ๐
Simon is 46 years old and lives in Volendam๐ณ๐ฑ
His running journey started off pretty innocently. Back in April 2015, a small running group was formed at his workplace with the goal of taking part in the Dam tot Damloop. Simon decided to join. Training twice a week, building up step by step, and working towards races. Just staying active, without big expectations.
But somewhere along the way, something changed.
Around 2020, things started to get more serious: training three times a week, running longer distances, adding more structure. And then came the moment that changed everything: his first marathon, in Bruges. Crossing that finish line felt like a victory thatโs hard to put into words. From that point on, he was hookedโฆ What started as a challenge grew into a true passion or, as he calls it, a small addiction.
By now, Simon has completed nine marathons, six of them abroad. Each one has its own story, but one stands out above the rest: New York. The energy, the city, the crowdโฆ an experience heโll never forget.
His motivation? To keep growing, pushing his limits, and enjoying every step along the way. For him, running is not just physical โ itโs also a mental outlet: a way to clear his mind and just go.
Of course, there are tough moments too. Injuries, dips in motivation, or training sessions that simply donโt go as planned. But those moments make the good runs even more valuable.
This fall, a new goal is on the horizon: the Loch Ness Marathon in Scotland. Time to create new memories.
And those memories mean everything to him. Thatโs why he chose to capture his running journey in the Trainingsparkle yearbooks.
Not just for now, but also to look back later on all the miles, emotions, and special moments that make this journey so unique.
Curious about Simonโs adventures? Make sure to follow along.
