Marieke Blomme

Founder & Coach - Move² & Sportstudio Gent

Biography

Sports is a passion that I love to share!

Horse riding, karate, later swimming, dance, rowing, as well as yoga, trekking and outdoor activities.... And although I still like some variety, in recent years I've mostly gotten into triathlon, cycling and open water swimming. In short, a lot of experience to share and we continue to work on that every day!

After studying criminology and pedagogy, I ended up in (forensic) welfare work. After years of counselling, the focus fell on activating clients as a movement agent. 

Time for a new challenge:

A job as a personal coach is the perfect combination of a passion for sports and a career in coaching! 

For me, a personalised approach is key. No busy group classes, no compromise: your schedule and your goals are in focus. 

Isabelle Despeghel

Coach - Move² Sportstudio Gent

Biography

I graduated as a regent in physical education and exercise recreation. After my studies, I worked full-time in the sports and recreation sector. Despite the fact that over the years my jobs took on more of an administrative edge, I have always continued to play sport myself, remained very active in the outdoor sector and as a trainer within various clubs. In addition, I have continued my education (Higher Lifeguard certification) and training (Swim Smooth).

I love to teach athletes big and small sports, see them enjoy, grow and guide them in achieving goals.

The combination of my family, my administrative job, training and coaching athletes, gaining experience and learning every day and also being able to play sports myself is the perfect combination for me! 

 

Schooling

Marieke Blomme

  • Swim Smooth coach
  • Ironman certified coach
  • Personal coach
  • Barefoot Specialist 1
  • Blackroll trainer
  • Aquafitness & aquabike instructor
  • Coastal Rescuer
  • Bachelor of Pedagogy
  • Lifeguard
  • Boat lifeguard                                                                                                         

                 

                                        Isabelle Despeghel

 
  • Regent LO en                          bewegingsrecreatie
  • Coastal Rescuer
  • Swimsmooth course              Montenegro
  • Official open water
 

Experience

 Marieke Blomme
 
  • Swimming coach (TZT)
  • Lesgever Aquafitness &        Zwemmen (Aqua&Move)
  • Begeleiding outdoor               activiteiten 
  • Redder aan Zee                       (Ostend)
  • Movement agent (FPC          Gent)                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

Isabelle Despeghel

  • Begeleiding outdoor               activiteiten &                           bewegingsrecreatie
  • Redder    
  • observator Lake                      Geneva Swim                   

Swimming Achievements

Marieke Blomme

 
  • Open water swimming:
  • BK openwater 5km                2004, 2005, 2013,                  2014, 2017: 1st place
  • BK openwater 10km              2004: 2nd place
  • BK Swimrun LLEH                  2016: 1st place
  • Belgian Coast Swim               2021: 1ste plaats                   overall
  • Lake Geneva Swim                 2024 (70km) 4th                     overall, eerste Belg        
Isabelle Despeghel
 
  • Ultraswim Montenegro        33.3                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Achievements Triathlon

Marieke Blomme

  • Lake Havasu Triathlon 2014: 1st place
  • Belman  1/2 Triathlon 2014: 2nd place
  • Belman full distance 2015: 1st place
  • Swike (swim-bike) 2016: 2nd place
  • Icon Xtri, 2017: 3rd place (video)
  • Hispaman Xtri, 2019: finisher

World Record Holder

Belgian Coast Swim

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