Philip V.

I'd always been interested in sports, but my career and children kept my ambitions from taking center stage for years. Last year, I realized I'd found peace in my working life, and my children had reached an age where I was starting to have more time for myself again. I wanted a new challenge focused on health, running, and nature, and trail running seemed like a great combination.

I also wanted to do well and went looking for someone who could help me with this. In Erik, I found the ideal coach. Having a solid training schedule gave me direction. I was able to ask the hundreds of questions I had (welcome to trail running) during our evaluation sessions and in the fantastic sweetspot app group. Erik was also able to reassure me during the preparation for my first ultra season that it was a learning process and that with the right motivation and preparation, you can go a long way. It's also great to be able to brainstorm with him about how to balance ultra training with work and family. We're now starting our second season, and it's still wonderful to check in with Erik every now and then to know I'm on the right track with my preparation. The achievements achieved by the sweetspot community are incredibly inspiring and also keep you humble.

Philip, NL