Halve Marathon van Amsterdam (21,1 km)

On Sunday, 18 October, the ING Runners took part in the TCS Amsterdam Marathon and Half Marathon. A group of ten runners represented ING in the Half Marathon Business Run, while several other club members took on the full marathon.

The day also brought an unexpected change. One runner had to withdraw last minute in the morning of the event due to illness. Fortunately, Eelke was able to step in at the last minute and even delivered an impressive finishing time.

Before the start, we took a team photo with the Business Run group. The half marathon began in the rain, but the relatively cool temperatures ultimately proved favorable for the runners. Several participants even achieved personal bests (congratulations Hanna!).

After the finish, the group chat quickly filled with photos of proud ING Runners and their well-earned medals. The pictures show that, despite the wet weather, the effort was well worth it.

Overall, it was a successful edition of the Amsterdam Marathon, with strong performances, several personal bests and, above all, plenty of enjoyment. On to the next challenge.

Photo captions:

• Team photo of the ING Runners before the start of the Business Run.
• Proudly posing with well-earned medal after the finish.
• Impressions of the finish area and the atmosphere of the event.