{"id":86205,"date":"2018-04-09T18:12:18","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T16:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/?p=86205"},"modified":"2025-12-19T11:22:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T10:22:58","slug":"de-marathon-kan-van-de-bucketlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.erasmusmagazine.nl\/en\/2018\/04\/09\/de-marathon-kan-van-de-bucketlist\/","title":{"rendered":"Check: marathon off the bucketlist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Daniel van Loenen, third year IBA student at Erasmus University Rotterdam always wanted to run a marathon in his life. Last Sunday was the moment of truth.<\/p>\n

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It was a bucket list item which slowly turned into reality during his exchange in Virginia (USA). There, he decided to buy a pair of running shoes and to start training.<\/p>\n

After several setbacks in his approach to the marathon, he could not wait to start the Marathon of Rotterdam. From the Erasmus Bridge all the way to Slinge, back to Kralingse Plas and finishing in front of Stadhuis on the Coolsingel.<\/p>\n

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0 Kilometer \u2013 Start Erasmus Bridge
\n<\/strong>Just before the start. Daniel is feeling pumped, full of adrenaline and excitement for his first ever marathon. \u201cI\u2019ve run 36 kilometers before, but never a full marathon. I\u2019m ready for it!\u201d<\/p>\n

Calm and fit<\/h2>
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12 kilometers \u2013 Slinge<\/strong>
\nDaniel appears calm and fit, focused on his own pace and schedule.<\/p>\n

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17 kilometers \u2013 Zuiderpark<\/strong>
\nDaniel remains relatively relaxed, hydrating himself and picking his line in a large group of fellow runners.<\/p>\n

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34 Kilometers \u2013 Kralingse Plas<\/strong>
\nThe lap around Kralingse Plas is becoming a challenge for Daniel. Mentally this is the hardest part of the marathon for him, as there is no music and very few supporters to motivate him, and because he never ran much more than this. Judging by his expressions, the tiredness and physical pain has kicked in. <\/p>\n

Pain is inevitable<\/h2>
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37 kilometers \u2013 Kralingse Plaslaan<\/strong>
\nThe pain is inevitable at this distance for Daniel, but he keeps going. Frequent looks on his watch remind him of his goal, he keeps going, striving for the finish with a fast time.<\/p>\n

Striving for the finish<\/h2>
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41 kilometers \u2013 Blaak<\/strong>
\nThe final stretch is in sight and Daniel gives it his all to put in a final sprint. He still appears focused and relaxed.<\/p>\n

Well-deserved beer<\/h2>
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42,195 kilometres \u2013 Coolsingel<\/strong>
\n3:41:00 is Daniel\u2019s final time! More than satisfied and happy the deed is done. The Marathon of Rotterdam 2018 can be ticked off his bucket list. It\u2019s now time for an unhealthy meal and a well-deserved beer.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a wrap, hard work does indeed pay off! What\u2019s next? \u201cOne day I would like to run the marathon of New York\u201d, Daniel laughs.<\/p>\n\n\t

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