It’s been six weeks since the facilities closed and we started training outside. We’ve been able to do much more than I first thought possible. In this video you can see which spots we found to train and how we adapted our training to the circumstances. I also talk about the psychological challenges I face and try to conquer. What are my goals now and how do I stay motivated? 
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It’s not the same, but it’s something.
Vlak voor de wereld op slot ging kwam @sportnoord langs in Leverkusen om mij te volgen bij een training en om te praten over hoogspringen en de Spelen. Hier een preview en de hele video is via de link in mijn bio te zien!
How to stay fit, healthy and sane (and laugh a bit) while staying at home. Produced for @tsvbayer04_official. My mom say it was hilarious, so I guess you should check it out.
My face at the moment, because of all the mixed emotions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It is the only right decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. That doesn’t mean it can’t hurt. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’m relieved we got the final call so soon after the athletes spoke up. It shows us how important we are, and what we can accomplish when we stick together. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’m feeling for those that were ready, well prepared and maybe thinking about one last trick. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
There will be others for whom it is a blessing in disguise. The young, the injured. They welcome the extra year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I’m mostly relieved that the inevitable has been decided. Now it’s time to focus on our health, and the health of the people around us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
And of course we will change our plans and be ready as soon as the smoke clears up. For now, take care of yourself and others ✌🏻.
That’s a dozen! My 12th Dutch title with 2,15m. But all of these 12 titles come with their own story. 
The story of this one, is one of a silver lining, to a sad week. One week ago I lost my grandfather, who we paid our last respects to on Thursday. Making this week not about jumping, but about family. 
Being able to take the win today, with my family there to support me (you can hear them in the background in my stories) was all I cared about for today. ♥️
It’s nationals week! Time to try and bring some gold medals to Leverkusen.
Got 2nd with 2,20m yesterday. After my first two competitions, where I didn’t really know what I was doing well and what not, I now have had two competitions where I knew what I was doing well, and was able to build on that. My run up is starting to fit and my jump over 2,20m yesterday was the first jump in competition where I felt all the building blocks where at least present (not executed as well as I can, but it’s a start). I got 1,5 weeks to prepare for nationals to build further and work on the things that didn’t go so well yet yesterday!
Where I sort of assumed I would be able to start off from where I ended last season, it seems I need to work my way to good jumps just like I did last year. A little more patience is required. Today was the first competition this year upon which I can build, which is a big step forward. So it won’t be too long before I figure these jumps out now. This jump over 2,18m shows how I produce quite some height, even though the last 3 steps are not attacking enough (at all). I know where to go from here, so let’s keep going. Next one this Wednesday in Athlone, Ireland!
Yesterday I jumped 2,13m in Dortmund. My worst result since 2017. The irony is that I’m actually in really good shape. Training is going well, I’m strong and fast, and I’m actually very confident (which isn’t always the case for me). I feel like this ‘new’ state of mind is making it a bit harder to find my rhythm in jumping this year. But I will find it, no worries! Next competition this Friday in Weinheim!
Time to lace up again! Jumping in Dortmund at 16:25h. Let’s get some nice jumps in 😬. You can follow the comp live in my stories! 🎥
Last small session before my next competition on Sunday is done! I’m ready 🙃.
Aaaah, weekend!
This picture made yesterday by @dermeusel made me laugh! I look kinda guiltily like “Sorry ‘bout that. I’ll do better next time”. Which captures yesterday’s mood perfectly!
Like always, a lot of struggling during my first competition. But the thing is, there is no other way then to just embrace the struggle, and know that you need it to find your rhythm. So I’m happy with my first competition, placing 3rd with a height of 2,19m. I got the box ‘first competition’ checked ✅. Now we continue to go find that rhythm in the next few comps!
It’s almost time to lace up for my first competition of the Olympic year 2020. Tomorrow I’ll be jumping at the last edition of @highjumpcologne. The first time I jumped there was in 2010! I’ll be sure to enjoy the last one 😢.
Jumps, jumps, jumps! Hopping like a bunny here in Tenerife.
Early morning jumping! Second jumping session in two days to make the most of the short time I’m here. I’m happy where I’m at, with less than two weeks to go until my first competition!
First jumps in the sun got me making all kinds of faces! 🤪
Made it! Sun, track and even a high jump pit in the back. What else does a person need?
Almost time for some sun again! Flying to Tenerife on Wednesday for a short training camp in preparation of the indoor season.
It’s slowly getting time to get ready! My season opener has been confirmed. I’m starting my 2020 season on the 22nd of January, at my favorite meet @highjumpcologne!
Memories turned into motivation. #2020
I’ve had a small social media break, but I’m back! I’ve enjoyed it a lot, but let’s be honest, the upcoming months are too exciting not to share it! So from now on I’ll be posting some of my preparation for the 2020 season again!

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