Pictures from Ice Speedskating

After a calm and relaxing summer, without much ice, it was time again to make the drive up north to Heerenveen for the NK. In English: the Dutch Single Distance Championships. Outside it was 15 degrees, grey sky and autumn colours, inside it was cold, intens and competitive. Not only the National Title was at stake, also placing for the upcoming World Cup events could be earned. I had a great weekend and took some nice pictures.

Highlight would be Erben Wennemars onboarding the World Cup team 1.500m with a 5th place.

As much as I like our Dutch skaters, I can hardly wait for the 'real' thing to start again. Don't get me wrong, as long as it involves speed skating, I'll go and be happy, but there is just that extra little something with the international skaters. And so.. in about 12 hours I'll be on my way to Berlin for the first World Cup of the season. It goes without saying I'm looking forward to it tremendously!