It was a hot day in Ancol for Adidas running. I break me around six kilometers into the race when I heard a voice behind Dutch saying: "Go, go, let's run together." I ran alongside this big guy with an even bigger smile, and thanks to his encouragement, I dug deeper and we managed to cross the finish line together.
In the years to follow, Douwe has become a well-known riders in Jakarta and many riders have had the pleasure to run with it. He was always to have fun during the race -. Explore, discuss, take selfies
It mobilized a team to run for charity, running 24 hours on a treadmill, and participated at the Rotterdam Marathon every year without fail. This year, he completed his first "Ultra" with 89km Comrades Marathon. There was no Douwe stop with her indomitable spirit to continue.
We were constantly challenge the other on Nike . tracking tracks and distances of each other, and during weekly shopping Jakarta Free Spirit by kampungs Jakarta . Sometimes I'm a little stronger; Douwe several times was the strongest rider. But we always stayed close, enjoying the camaraderie. It was this talent effortlessly he had to connect with who he met that made Douwe a great friend to many.
One fateful day, everything changed. During one of his training runs, a tragic accident Douwe away from us.
The community of riders in Jakarta cry over the loss of our friend operation. Our tests will not be the same as before. But each of us is grateful that our lives have been touched by it in one way or another.
Our thoughts are with the wife of Douwe, Desiree and their son, Kaay.