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Category: Madeira Island Ultra 85 2022

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 jonzincke Madeira Island Ultra 85 2022

Steps of Joy and Pain

When was the last time you spent time truly alone amongst people? I don’t think it happens a lot, it certainly hasn’t happened to me for a while. I remember in 2000 I went to Italy on my own and for around 10 days I was truly alone in a country where I couldn’t speak … Continue reading Steps of Joy and Pain

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Almost ready.
Found it hard to put this race into words.
Pulling an all-nighter
Laters April.
All the feels.
Big shout out today to coaching client and friend @newfoundrunna for smashing @miutmadeira 60km on Saturday.
Madeira Island Ultra Trail 85, where do I start or even finish…
Sweaty shakeout with Cajsa and Paul after breakfast, which is unusual for me😂. 5km out and back, Straight up, along and then back down. Some prep stairs and 260m+. Weather is warm by the coast when the sun is out and it’s great to finally be away for a race🥳😍
That’s it. Training is all done.

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