30/06/2026
Two years on. Back in Val D ❤️⛰️
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The mountain stoke is higher than ever, as is the under preparedness for what’s to come tomorrow 😬
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HOKA Val d’Aran by UTMB Val d’Aran by UTMB 📍 TDL* 75k / 5100m+- is a rather chunky vertical adventure. Only hoping I have packed enough daring spirit and grit to scale it. Knowing from the past six years (ex 2025) how demanding, technical, exposed and unforgiving the Pyrenees are around here… it’s the first time that the finish feels a little too far out of reach for me. To keep it real and myself honest. With all that throws [inserts tales of life], I might have to get over those mountains with my eyes shut ha. Alas. Got to juggle jog this differently then. Mind.
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Letting go of all the sessions I haven’t done. Celebrating everything I’ve managed to do and every minute I could train… Counts as a minute built towards that start line. Not sure the version of myself I’ll find out there but I’m excited to move on up. I’ll figure on the way down.
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High hopes to find a joyful long day out in a place I cherish so deeply. As far as the trail takes me, I will always be moving towards the wildest, heart melting smiles of my little boy. Thanks for letting me play.
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There are no finish lines. Only moments in time.
Let’s scale up!
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* ‘TDL – Termières dera Libertat (Borders of Freedom), a new 75k race with 5,100m of elevation gain, discover the wildest and most moving essence of the Val d’Aran. Inspired by the hidden paths that served as escape routes, the TDL pays tribute to all who crossed these mountains in search of freedom.’