Mike Foppen
Netherlands
Personal Bests
Road Race
20:48
12/8/2024
15 Kilometres Road
43:19
11/17/2024
3000 Metres
7:34.47
8/25/2024
5 Kilometres Road
13:28
4/20/2024
10 Kilometres Road
27:59
2/25/2024
Netherlands
Road Race
20:48
12/8/2024
15 Kilometres Road
43:19
11/17/2024
3000 Metres
7:34.47
8/25/2024
5 Kilometres Road
13:28
4/20/2024
10 Kilometres Road
27:59
2/25/2024
Stefan Nillessen goes 7:37.10 at the World Indoor Tour Karlsruhe to break the Dutch National Record. Mike Foppen joins him under the previous mark, he runs 7:38.20 for third. Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang 🇰🇪 finishes in second, 7:38.00. Narve Gilje Nordas also runs a National Record for Norway, posting a 7:39.05 for fifth. Website: http://flosports.link/3p20lTj Subscribe: http://flosports.link/3p4YLQp Get the FloSports iOS app: http://bit.ly/FloTrackiOSApp_9 Follow FloTrack Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloTrack Twitter: https://twitter.com/flotrack Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FloTrack
Mike Foppen (@MikeFoppen) joins us from the Netherlands to chat about his big aspirations in the sport, joining Lions Track Club and training with Jimmy Gressier after 17 years with his previous coach, and coming to the US to race for the first time this winter. Mike is chasing the world standard for 5000m (sub 13:07) in Boston later this month. Other topics include European Cross Country Champs, Netherlands knocking out the US in the World Cup, writing a book, the beer mile, and more.
Mike holds the Dutch 5000m record in 13:13 and the indoor 3000m record in 7:39.
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Sweat Elite - Training Sessions
over 3 years ago
Jimmy Gressier, Mike Foppen & Valentin Gondouin are all building their base for the upcoming competition cross country and indoor track season. We joined them in a workout in Font Romeu, one of Europe's most popular high altitude training destinations. The workout: 1km, 2km, 2km, 1km, 2km, 1km around a cross country loop with 2 minutes recovery. This video production is sponsored by Saysky. Use the code: SWEAT15 to score 15% off at https://saysky.us/ -- -- -- Jimmy Gressier Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmy_gressier/ Mike Foppen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikefoppen/ Valentin Gondouin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valentingondouin/ Sweat Elite Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatelite/ Matt Fox (Sweat Elite Videographer) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ -- -- -- Members support our video production and it only costs as much as a Big Mac each month. Become a member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFYpwqeNXx7M9xosFjdm5kQ/join The funds received from members is used to produce more video content. If you find value in watching our videos, we would love for you to join us in the Members area. -- -- -- Get faster with Sweat Elite. Thousands of runners around the world trust our training plans and inclusive coaching offerings. Training plans: https://www.sweatelite.co/get-faster/training-plans/ Coaching: https://www.sweatelite.co/get-faster/coaching/