A year and a half ago Mikky Keetels had no plan, now she is training in Kenya for a new record

Marathon runner and flight attendant Mikky Keetels is shifting her focus toward professional sports as she prepares for the Amsterdam Marathon. Previously known for racing without a formal plan, Keetels spent the last three months training abroad, including a six-week stint in Kenya, to improve her performance. She aims to break her personal record of two hours and thirty minutes, driven by a newfound ambition to qualify for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Despite facing travel obstacles due to flight cancellations, Keetels successfully returned to the Netherlands to compete. Having spent her recent months training like a monk, she acknowledges that reaching an elite level requires significant sacrifices and a more disciplined approach to her running schedule. Although she still works as a flight attendant and must return to her duties shortly after the race, she remains committed to discovering her full potential as an athlete. This intense preparation marks a notable evolution for the runner who once managed her training solely around her work schedule.