The Highest Human Act is to

Inspire

Follow my journey to going sub 8:15 on Project 8:15

About

Hi. I’m Jaap. I’m a triathlete.
I love to explore my limits and inspire other people while doing it.

2024 Season

20 AprilChallenge Gran Canaria (Half)
2 JuneIronman Hamburg
23 JuneIronman 70.3 Westfriesland
.. to be continued

Latest Blog Posts

  • Race Report: Nieuwkoop Middle Distance
    Race Report: Nieuwkoop Middle Distance The 5th of June, the would-have-been Dutch Nationals (NK) on the half distance. A lead-up race three weeks before my first main race of the season, Challenge Roth. My first race since Lanzarote 70.3 in March. Nieuwkoop was supposed to be the Dutch championship race on the half distance, but… Read more: Race Report: Nieuwkoop Middle Distance
  • My Triathlon Journey so Far
    My Triathlon Journey so Far My triathlon journey started in 2018, when my sister asked me if training a marathon would be a nice challenge for me. Me, without any endurance training background, laughed loudly and replied: “Do you have any idea how far 42k is?” The seed was planted though, and in October that… Read more: My Triathlon Journey so Far