“I stupidly walked my ankle a month ago and the medical examinations that I passed revealed bone edema and ligament tears. So it’s been four weeks since I was no longer running. But, before that, I already did not feel myself”explains the Antwerp who continued to train before changing his mind.
For the moment, he is trying to recover in Font-Romeu, where he devoted himself mainly to swimming and cycling, unable to run on his ankle always quite painful.
“For the World Ironman, I need at least four weeks to prepare the marathon. However, we are already there when I still have to spend a scanner to assess the healing of my injury.”
Beyond the physical aspect, Marten Van Riel also launches a cry of alarm on the mental level.
“As a sportsman, the tops are rewarded, applauded by all. But the stockings, we live alone. This is my case currently since I was isolated. And the hole that I dig is deeper. I know that I have to work there, but it’s complicated.”
Triathlon: Marten Van Riel Second in the Ironman of South Africa!