Iris

Hi! I am Iris, 28 years old and from Groningen. I train for (ultra) trails in the mountains. Training for running in the mountains in the Groningen countryside? That is quite a challenge indeed. But I don’t avoid challenges. You can get so much more out of yourself than you think. Competing physically and mentally over a long distance through highs and lows brings you so much beauty in the end. This year my first focus is on the Madeira Island Ultra Trail in April, followed by a backyard ultra. And after that? In that respect, you’re a kid in a candy store. There are so many cool things! I’m sure the calendar will be enriched soon after April!

Being outside and exploring new natural areas gives me immense energy. I often feel recharged just when I get home. Because I started running during the corona period, I was not able to run many events the first year. I ran my first 100 kilometers for the first time with Tailwind. Actually a silly idea to try out new nutrition during such a distance, but it went incredibly well! Nothing bothered me and since then I always throw Tailwind in my soft flasks. Last year I was able to run my first (ultra) trail events in the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland and achieved several podiums. Incredibly fun! Bring it on 2023, I’m ready for it!