Hey there ,
Today is a special day for my blog, I am in the spotlight.
I’m part of a bloghop, several bloggs are taking part and every day 4bloggs are in the spotlight.
A very nice initiative by Kristy Wilson.
I will tell you something about myself instead of my sports activities.
So I’m Pascal, 34 years old, was born in Netherlands and living since six years in Germany.
I have a very sweet and beautiful daughter ,she is 4.
We live together with lots of animals, namely dogs, cats and turtles.
Furthermore we have discarded chickens and ducks , they can share their last years here.
My Hobbies are growing vegetables in the garden, cooking and baking good food and sports.
In 2011-2013 I have often seen a doctor because of backpain ,often radiating to the legs.
After lots of doctor appointments and Pictures was finally determined that I have Arthritis and some other flaws in the back.
So it is very important to do sports and excercises.
Lots of years i smoked and I didnt do nothing of Sport.
Until we had enough and stopped it in August 2014.
Wisest choice ever !!!!
Shortly thereafter, I began to realize that I had to do something for myself.
So soon I started running and doing a lot of exercises.
In February I did my first official race.
The distance was 5km with a time around 36 minutes.
The inexperience suffered a lot of injuries and I then joined a runnerclub.
Here I learned a lot and soon came better times during training but also in races
Records:
5km – 24 Minutes
10km – 42 Minutes
Private trailrun mountain 46,2km-Sub 5
Besides running, I also do mountainbiking.
Here I have a lot of fun, and I always want to achieve more.
So I would still like to bike the pilgrimage from my home to the Spanish Compostela de Santiago, and then another 60 km further to the endpoint.
All this is a strong draft of 2400-3000 km.
For this, I am still looking for sponsors, because on the way I naturally use some for eating, drinking and showering or an overnightstay.
But also im looking for companies that provide me stuff what i can use/test on my trip and it will become an comprehensive report.
The sooner there Sponsors are the sooner everything can become a reality.
Are there things you still want to do in the foreseeable future?
With my blog I hope to motivate other people to never give up.
And I also like to share my experiences and activities with You.
Furthermore You can also read extensive producttestings and recipes are coming up.
Hope to see you soon again.
Greetings Pascal
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Hallo ,
Heute ist ein besonderer Tag für meinen Blog, ich bin im spotlight.
Ich bin Teil eines bloghop wo mehrere Bloggs Teilnehmen und jeden Tag sind 4bloggs im spotlight.
Eine sehr schöne Initiative von Kristy Wilson.
Ich erzähle Ihnen etwas über mich selbst, anstatt meine sportlichen Aktivitäten.
Also ich bin Pascal, 34 Jahre alt, wurde in den Niederlanden geboren und seit sechs Jahre in Deutschland.
Ich habe eine sehr süße und schöne Tochter, sie ist 4.
Wir leben zusammen mit vielen Tieren, nämlich Hunde, Katzen und Schildkröten.
Darüber hinaus haben wir abgedankten haben Hühner und Enten, können sie ihre letzten Jahre hier verbringen.
Meine Hobbys sind das Anbauen von Gemüse im Garten, Kochen und Backen von gutes Essen und Sport.
In 2011-2013 habe ich oft einen Arzt besucht wegen heftige Rückenschmerzen häufig mit Ausstrahlung in die Beine.
Nach vielen Arzttermine und Untersuchungen wurde schließlich festgestellt, dass ich habe Arthritis und einige andere Mängel in den Rücken.
So ist es sehr wichtig, Sport und Übungen zu tun.
Viele Jahre habe ich geraucht und ich hielt nichts von Sport.
Bis wir entschieden haben das rauchen auf zu hören in Augustus 2014.
Klügste Wahl ever !!!!
Kurz danach begann ich zu entscheiden das ich was machen muss.
So schnell fing ich an zu laufen und dabei eine Menge Übungen.
Im Februar hatte ich mein erstes offizielles Rennen.
Die Entfernung war 5 km mit einer Zeit etwa 36 Minuten.
Durch die Unerfahrenheit erlitte ich viele Verletzungen und ich schloss mich dann auch schnell an bei einen runnerclub.
Hier habe ich viel gelernt und bekam bald bessere Zeiten im Training, sondern auch im Rennen
Aufzeichnungen:
5km – 24 Minuten
10km – 42 Minuten
Private Trailrun Berg 46,2km-Sub 5
Neben Laufen mach ich auch Mountainbiking.
Hier habe ich eine Menge Spaß, und ich will immer mehr erreichen.
Also ich würde immer noch gerne mit dem Fahrrad die Pilgerfahrt von meinem Haus bis an die spanische Compostela de Santiago, und dann noch 60 km weiter zum Endpunkt.
All dies ist ein starker Tour von 2400-3000 km.
Dafür bin ich immer noch auf der Suche nach Sponsoren, denn auf dem Weg muss ich natürlich Essen, Trinken und Duschen oder eine Übernachtung wenn es nicht geht mit ein Zelt.
Sondern auch im der Suche nach Unternehmen, die mich produkten anbieten die ich auf meinen tour teste und hierüber Berichte mit mein Testergebnissen.
Wie früher es Sponsoren gibt,wie früher alles Wirklichkeit werden kann.
Gibt es Dinge, die Sie wollen immer noch erreichen möchten in absehbarer zeit?
Mit meinem Blog hoffe ich andere Menschen zu motivieren, niemals aufgeben.
Und ich möchte auch meine Erfahrungen und Aktivitäten, mit Ihnen teilen.
Darüber hinaus können Sie auch lesen über umfangreichen producttestings und Rezepte werden noch folgen.
Hoffen, Sie bald wieder zu sehen.
Grüße Pascal
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Wow wow wow! You are amazing! Most people with back pain wouldn’t set out to do quite as much as you. You should be so proud! Nice meeting you through this bloghop.
Meg x
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Im very proud ,i reached many things in my life .
Some things i couldnt share here ,Never know who is reading.
Thanks for shopping by 🙂
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It is wonderful to meet you! My children would also love to love surrounded by all of those animals. The scenery from the biking trips is unbelievable! Have a wonderful day!
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Thank you very much for your words.
Some days its not easy to get my ass in gear,then i dont run or bike.
But i just need to keep look forwards 🙂
Greetings from germany
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Sounds like you’re setting a great example for your daughter (who is adorable by the way). Keep staying active, keep being you, and most importantly, keep setting a great active and healthy example for that little girl of yours.
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Thank you Kathrin for youre nice comment and thanks for stopping by 🙂 .
It is not easy at all.
A lot of things are changing on the Moment.
My daughter is really lovely
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Very impressed with your commitment to moving beyond your pain and getting stronger and healthier. Kudos to you! And keep dreaming! the only way to reach your goals 🙂 Your daughter is adorable!
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Hello mar .
Thank you for visiting.
A few years ago i couldnt think about good days ,some days i couldnt sit,laydown or walk normally.
I will reach my next goal too 🙂
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Nice to connect with you in the blog hop again! You have really overcome your challenges and dedicated yourself to a healthier life. Congrats! That bike tour sounds amazing
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Hi Deborah,
nice to “see” you again.
Thank you very much.
My next goal will be very heavy but awesome ,it will be a Tour to think about life and how things are changing.
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Pascal, that is so impressive seeing you run and bike after looking at your xrays! Such a testimony to what is possible when you are mentally strong…love it! And your daughter is too cute! My girls would like all the animals at your house…so cool!
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Hi Lauren,
i learned to stay positive ,how Bad the days can be .
In december i will move out here (divorcing) but i will come a lot of times to be with my animals 🙂
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Good for you for quitting smoking and changing your life for the better! Also amazing that you are pushing through your arthritis and living an active and healthy lifestyle!!
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Hi rebecca,
thank you very much .
Doctors are thinking im Crazy doing lots of sports.
But its my way to need less Medication.
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Pascal I admire the way you turned your life around and embraced your health through sport! I hope you are able to go on that epic bike trip. That would be amazing! Your daughter is so beautiful. How fun to share your home with many pets!
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Thank you very much .
Doctors are thinking im Crazy but it makes me smile.
I will do this trip for sure 🙂
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Way to go in accomplishing so much with back issues! I know how painful they can be with just everyday living.
I love that you have so many animals! I’m sure your daughter is in love with them and will grow up an animal lover because of her furry and feathered extended family. ☺
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Hi Shannon,
Yes today is a Bad day again with lots of Stretching to keep my back better.
My daughter really loves animals and gardening 🙂
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Pascal! I didn’t know you had a blog, I thought it was your FB page! This is cool. That trail is just so beautiful; I would love to run on it! Your daughter is adorable. That’s so great that you take in all those animals! I am still amazed that you can do English so well and wish I knew more than one language. Good for you! Kicking the smoking, getting healthy, and getting FAST! Good luck to you in your future ventures and I look forward to following your journey. Enjoy being in the spotlight!!
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Hi there,
Yes this is my original blog ,after some talking with kristy before round 1 i decided to blog here again (not everyone likes facebook).
I really want to do that Tour ,its a big thing nur i can do it for sure.
Actually i speak 3 languages lol.
Do you have a facebookpage?
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Congrats on quitting smoking and turning to a healthy life! It sounds like that’s just what you and your daughter needed.
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I think we all need to get an healthy life.
It was just a Bad habbit that i needed to stop.
🙂
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That is incredible that you went from an unhealthy lifestyle and back problems and realized you wanted to be healthier for yourself and your family, that is awesome!
Your daughter looks adorable! Love the little farm you have, my nieces and nephews would be totally jealous, they’d love to be surrounded by animals like that all the time.
I do hope you can find the sponsors to bike that part of the country. I bet it is amazingly beautiful there! It already looks gorgeous based on the picture! What a great experience that will be when you are on that journey!
So glad to have you join in this hop and get to know you better!
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First i have to thank you kristy.
I love the bloghop 🙂
And thank you for your nice words.
Life is changing day by day.
I hope my dream will come true.
I will do that for sure and you can all follow it here 🙂
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Hi from the blog hop!! So nice to meet you!
Your daughter is so precious and the picture with the chicken…..adorable!!! I have a 5 year old daughter.
Isn’t amazing how proper training can fix so many things!?
Amazing that you are still running with arthritis in your back. I have it in my knee and have been advised to reduce my running…we will see how well i listen-lol!!
Thanks for sharing.
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Hi there,
nice to meet you too.
My daughter really loves animals and being busy in the garden.
A proper training is important, but some days i just need to stop for a couple of days.
Just like today ,just Stretching to stay flexible.
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Stretching is so important too!! I need to do better at that and rolling as well.
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You are setting an amazing example for your daughter! I was in Berlin in April of this year and loved the city! Germany really is an amazing place! For someone with arthritis to keep running the way you have is impressive! So many people give up for less and you really are inspiring! I hope you get to complete the tour!
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Hi Rachael,
thank you very much .
You are so true ,lots of people are just complaining about how Bad life is .
I tell them get used on it and make the best from it.
Next time when you visit germany come here 🙂
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Nice to meet you Pascal! That picture of you daughter kissing the chicken is precious! I would have lots of animals too but space is limited. Im impressed that you take on so much despite the health issues! Way to go on setting a great example for your daughter!
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Hi Elizabeth,
nice to meet you too.
I have more pictures 🙂
She really likes the Farmerlife,its better then a PlayStation.
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You have an amazing story, what an inspiration you are! Very glad to connect through the blog hop. I too sort of have a farm with lots of animals and I was drawn to the picture of your daughter with the chicken, believe me I understand this love! I have bantam chickens and they are quite entertaining.
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Hi trizia,
the bloghop is very good to met nice people.
I really love to life with animals.
After moving i will visit my animals every day here 🙂
Bantams are cool 🙂
Love to See pictures from your chickens.
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Nice to meet you, Pascal! So inspired by all of the amazing things you have accomplished in such a short time! And I love that you have animals! I had a turtle for over 10 years and love cats, so I’m glad to see that you provide animals with such a nice home. Best of luck in your quest for your big ride!
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Hi mike ,
great to See you hear.
I life without animals is nothing for me .
Thank you very much 🙂
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Nice to meet you. You’ve achieved so much and I really wish you all the best in finding sponsors for your bike trip.
It looks so beautiful were you live, the forest especially. I know I would love running in those woods.
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Hi Nicola ,
nice to meet you too 🙂
Germany and the netherlands are very beautiful for Running and biking.
You need to visit it some day 🙂
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Nice to meet you through the hop Pascal! Your daughter is adorable. My daughter is almost 4 as well and she LOVES our chickens. Your mountain biking trip looks like it will be incredible, good luck securing all the sponsors you need!
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Hi ,
nice to meet you too .
Cool to meet chicken Fans over here.
Love to See pictures from them.
Thank you so much 🙂
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It’s so inspiring to read about real people who have successfully turned their lives around. Congrats on your new healthy life style!!
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Thank you so much Kim.
Best choice ever after quitting my old life
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Welcome to the hop ! Nice intro ! Right now I am training for a half in January! 😀
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Thank you very much 🙂
How is the training going?
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Hi Pascal, happy to have found you through the Grow Your Blog Hop! I lived in Amsterdam for 4 months while I finished my European Studies degree at Universiteit van Amsterdam. I absolutely loved it and want to go back someday. Congrats on improving your health! Biking to Spain is an incredible goal!
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Hi Denise ,
thats great ,Amsterdam brings back memories 🙂
Everyone needs goals in life
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You’re setting a great example for your daughter leading a healthy, active lifestyle. I love your pictures. It looks like a beautiful place to run and bike!
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Hi Debra,
thank you very much .
Yes it is very nice here 🙂
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What a great story! You are such a fantastic example of how important fitness and a healthy lifestyle are for us. I love that you have gained so much in the past few years. You’re a great example to your daughter.
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Thank you very much ,i give my best to be an good example
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Thanks for sharing. I love the photographs. Your daughter is adorable! All the best with your journey.
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Thank you very much.
Nice to See you here
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Your story is awesome! I love that you’ve got such big goals. Good luck getting a sponsorship and making that bike ride happen!
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Thank you very much .
I will write everything down here about planning and riding the journey.
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Your pilgrimage sounds very exciting and an experience I’m sure you’ll remember forever after. I hope you find those supportive sponsorship to make it possible! Applaud you for pushing past your arthritis diagnosis and remaining active instead of letting pain stop and take you over.
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Thank you Caroline.
Great to See you here on my blog
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Congratulations on overcoming such a big hurdle and getting better every day. I admire your attitude.
I love that you mountain bike.
Keep on breaking those records.
http://runwright.net
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Thank you so much .
I will break records for myself
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Hi, I’m coming from the hop. You have such an inspirational story about perseverance. Your daughter is lovely and I know you enjoy spending time with her. I am cycling right now instead of running due to a foot injury. Your pilgrimage sounds amazing. Good luck!
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Thank you very much .
You can better go cycling 😉 ,it is less injuring then running lol.
And you train other muscles
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Very fascinating!! It is very nice to meet you! I have always wanted to visit Germany. I am so curious about Germany as I have some German in my roots. I loved reading about your lifestyle changes! Good for you!
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Thank you very much to visit my blog.
Germany is very beautiful.
Just watch my other postings here ,there a lot of pictures.
When you visit germany some day let me know 🙂
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Hello from the blog hop! Sorry I’m a bit late, it’s been a busy week! Congrats on the progress you’ve made – running and cycling and changing your lifestyle! Also, I love that you take care of abandoned chickens and ducks! I look forward to my first visit to Europe – hopefully in the next couple of years!
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Hi Bradley ,
no worries thanks for visiting.
Thank you very much.
Europe is very nice,some day i crossed whole Europe 🙂
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It’s so nice to virtually meet you Pascal! What an impressive change in lifestyle you have made over the years. Congratulations on your journey!
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Thank you so much and nice to meet you too Lisa .
I had so many Bad stones on my road ,but they dissapeared
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