But after training consistently with Pierre for the past few years, I knew I had a solid foundation. That gave me the confidence to go for it—and so I entered MUT100. MUT is known for being brutal, with steep climbs and descents, but I didn’t overthink it. In my mind, any 100km would be hard. So if I was going to suffer, I figured I might as well suffer in one of my favorite mountain ranges.

A frequent question Pierre and I receive is what vitamins and supplements we recommend for athletes. I think the expected response is a simple “Oh, iron is an absolute must, and X brand is the one to go for!” Unfortunately, however, there is no short answer, no quick fix, and no one-size-fits-all response to this question.

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I realised that I didn't need to own nor be owned. All I needed was to co-exist in a symbiotic relationship with the environment.

'In ultra running, as in life, we choose our own pain and it is then our responsibility to see it through to the end'

I will let the power of uncertainty be my drive, the beauty of life be my fuel, and my vision of The Mountain Life will serve as my compass.