Atacama Crossing
Atacama Crossing
Marathon des Sables
Marathon des Sables
North Pole Marathon
North Pole Marathon
Stockholm Marathon
Stockholm Marathon
Australia West & Tasmania
Australia West & Tasmania
Zegama Aizkorri
Zegama Aizkorri
Dragons Back Race
Dragons Back Race
St. Pete's Classic 2019, USA
St. Pete's Classic 2019, USA
Mount Everest Marathon
Mount Everest Marathon
Antarctic Ice Marathon 2016
Antarctic Ice Marathon 2016
Great Wall Marathon China
Great Wall Marathon China
Komodo Island 2018
Komodo Island 2018
Malta International Marathon Challenge
Malta International Marathon Challenge

Running & Travel Pictures of Rob Plijnaar

Proud member of The 7 Continents Club and the Marathon Grand Slam Club

In addition to my work as director of Hotel Mitland in Utrecht, the Netherlands, I was a passionate marathon and ultramarathon runner for 40 years. During that time, I ran countless marathons all over the world, often in remarkable locations and under a wide range of conditions. I also completed several triathlons – an additional athletic challenge that has always appealed to me.

For me, sport is more than just a hobby. It provides essential relaxation. The preparation, the training, and the travel all contribute to maintaining both mental and physical balance. In the hectic world of 24-hour hotel management, that balance is invaluable.

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