As part of my self-supported Quest Trail (https://geertvannispen.nl/geerts-quest-trail/), from Nijmegen the Netherlands to Sagres Portugal, I have already set two FKTs. Improving the FKT on the Compostela del Norte (Spain) is number 3. Self-supported style running from the border between France and Spain in Irun to Santiago de Compostela.
Time to beat; 15 days 3 hours 32 minutes and 18 seconds. I left with the plan to get 24 hours off. As I went along I realised that more could be shaved off this time. Starting with an average of 60 kilometers per day, I ended with 100+ ultras and two nights without sleep. Yes, I started seeing things. Black creatures were everywhere and lights dimming in the mountains suggested I wasn't the only one conquering the Norte that night. Believe me, I was the only one.
What an adventure! A journey in search of my physical and mental limits, determination and flexibility.
Wow, what a ride 😎
I'm going to run again, to 'the end of the world'. To Sagres Portugal 👣🧭⛰️