Mieke Waterschoot

Urologist & Endurance Athlete Sport has been an integral part of my life from an early age. Beginning with swimming and volleyball in my youth, I continued this passion through secondary school, focusing on sports sciences. Today, as a practicing urologist and surgeon, I find balance and rejuvenation through running and cycling after demanding days in the hospital. I am proud to serve as a team doctor for Alpecin–Deceuninck, where I merge my medical expertise with my enthusiasm for cycling. Personally, I’ve completed several granfondos, notably finishing as the fourth woman in the Cannibale. Over the past two years, I’ve embraced gravel biking, enjoying the freedom it offers in nature. Running remains a cornerstone of my routine. Since 2025, I’ve been a member of the ASICS FrontRunner team, embodying the philosophy “Sound Mind, Sound Body.” With three marathons completed and a personal best of 3:45, I’ve recently ventured into trail running and am preparing for my first trail race this summer. For me, sport is more than just physical activity—it’s therapy, passion, and a way of life.

My disciplines

Running, Cycling-> Asics Frontrunner , cyclingclub Gent

Number of hours’ training per week

4-8 hours

"Sound mind sound body"

My favourite Etixx products

The Etixx Energy Nougat Sport Bar and the Etixx Energy Marzipan Sport Bar are my favourite! The new Energy Bar Fruit Chew with red fruits are really tasty and also possible to take during a run to combine with gels during a race.

My greatest sporting achievements

10 miles Antwerp
Gravel events
Trailrun summer 2024
Marathon

My personal record

48 minutes run over 10.5 km in Rotterdam.
Record marathon 3u45

My #GiveItYourAll moment in 2025

Trailrun Turkey 07-2025
Marathon autumn 2025

My social media

Instagram: @miekewaterschoot

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