Dieter Kersten
I am a 27-year-old marathon runner with very big ambitions. Since the beginning of 2022, I have been living 100% as a professional athlete because of my contract with Topsport Defence. This gives me an excellent opportunity to get the most out of my sports career! I am also active as a coach within the Altius project of Runners' Lab Athletics Team and I enjoy delving into the world of stocks and real estate.
My discipline
Athletics (marathon) -> Runners' Lab Athletics Team & ADD Tongeren
Number of hours’ training per week
15 hours
"He who always wants to go somewhere
forgets that he is already somewhere."
My favourite Etixx products
In the past I have used both Beta Alanine Slow Release and Iron 125 AA. These products have helped me get strong results every time. Despite having a sensitive stomach and intestines, these supplements have never hindered me.
Why are you satisfied that Etixx has become the new sports nutrition partner of the Runners' lab Athletics Team?
For years now, Etixx has guaranteed top quality products! Etixx also continuously strives to improve and expand its product range. As a top athlete you know that with Etixx as your nutrition partner you will achieve the best results!
My personal records
- Marathon: 2:10:22
- Half marathon: 1:02:43
- 10000m: 28:46
My greatest sporting achievements
- Fastest Belgian marathon debutant ever (2h10m22s)
- Participation Olympic Games Tokyo
- Overall winner of the CrossCup 2020
- 3rd at the European Junior Championships 10000m
My #GiveItYourAll moment in 2024
Valencia Marathon
My social media
- Instagram: @dieterkersten
- Facebook: @dieterkersten
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dieter-kersten-b1859b194
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