Physical activity is an essential part of a healthy work-life balance. That is why ZekerArbo encourages entrepreneurs to stay active, even outside of work hours, ZekerArbo the ZekerArbo . For example, on May 31, Marc Voorn of VRF Evenemententechniek in Nieuw-Vennep participated in the Utrecht Half Marathon. Not to set a record, but simply to enjoy a nice run, have fun, and experience a great day. This is his story.
Marc: “In mid-May, I received a message via the ZekerArbo , which our company is a member of, asking if any VRF employees would like to participate in the Dam tot Damloop.”
“When I opened the email, I saw that there was also an option to register for the Utrecht Half Marathon on May 31.”
“Short notice? Definitely. But since my neighbor Sjef and I run sections of the Pieterpad that are over 30 kilometers long every week, I was fortunately well prepared. Plus, I always love outdoor sports!
Within a week, I had my race number in the mail, so everything was taken care of. An extra bonus: I had actually already considered running the Amersfoort Half Marathon myself, where my son Jim was at the starting line. And as if that wasn’t enough athleticism in the family, my daughter, who worked as an ambulance nurse on Bonaire, also participated in a run there that same day. So at the end of the day, we were able to compare our times.”
“As a native of Utrecht, I found the route especially memorable. The section through the city center, along the Nieuwegracht and across Dom Square, was particularly wonderful. There were huge crowds of spectators, creating a fantastic atmosphere.
After crossing the finish line, we went over the race and our times with the kids and friends. With my time of 1:48, I had to admit that my son was definitely faster than me.”
"Everything was perfectly organized, and I'm already looking forward to running the Dam tot Damloop on September 20 with my employer and the ZekerArbo !"
Thanks for participating!
Marc Voorn
