Healthy Orange

In 2013, at the age of 42, I successfully completed my first "last chance" half marathon, finishing the 21.1km distance in 1 hour and 59 minutes.
As someone who has consistently prioritized physical fitness and activity, I was eager to test my endurance once again 12 years later.

This year, at age 54, I ran the "last chance" half marathon for a second time, achieving a personal best time of 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Notably, despite the passage of time and the associated physical changes, including the growth of a beard and grey hairs, I was able to run 15 minutes faster than my previous attempt.

This experience serves as a powerful reminder that it is never too late to adopt an active lifestyle and take proactive steps to mitigate the effects of aging, while also prioritizing injury prevention and overall enjoyment of life.

If I can do it, you can do it.
Get up and get out there. You got this.

Okay here it is, the half way point of the B&B summer job.

After initial issues related to jetlag, above 30 degrees temperatures, high humidity , the complexity of a bike repair and rental shop, a mtb clinic and a B&B working seamlessly together and the Dutch administration software.
This made the first few days a hard and steep learning curve.
Thoughts of regret certainly crossed my mind.

Now after 2 weeks I am actually enjoying hosting guests and helping out with the other parts of the business. It is satisfying and my kids are fantastic with helping me out, much more than would have given them credit for. Susanne just arrived, even more hands on deck.

Free time is still rare and I find it at random times but it is okay for now. I have found an early morning running routine and ride every now and then during the afternoon.

Another 2 weeks before I am back. Please stay out of trouble 😉 but enjoy the summer.
For any questions I am still available and can be reached by text.
Below are pictures of my friends (the owners) leaving and the B&B and images of the Netherlands (stuff we like to do).

Summer greetings,
Anjo

Healthy Orange will be closed from March 24-March 31.
Healthy Orange will be supporting HO athlete Quinn and the rest of the CARC U16 team at the Western Finals in Vernon BC.

https://9807asilverstarroad.my.canva.site/u16westerns2025