<p>I’ve spoken enough about my personal efforts and experience ~ the story is told.</p><br><p>However one story that hasn’t been told on this channel is this -</p><br><p>We were a team of 16. For 9 months we toiled and strove for more from ourselves to prepare bodies and minds for the amazing challenge of the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mdslegendary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@mdslegendary</a>. All 16 crossed the finish line. A incredible result for <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ironmindinstitute/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@ironmindinstitute</a></p><br><p>To put this in context, when I did the race in 2016 only 50% of my tent finished the race. The race’s standard DNF rate is 15 - 20%.</p><br><p>Much more importantly, we shared an extraordinary experience together. This is what it is all about really - stepping into the void and fighting, struggling and suffering to achieve something remarkably difficult together.</p><br><p>I’ve been on a lot of expeditions and this was a special group to share an experience with. Connections made for life.</p><br><p>Next stop - just the little matter of attempting to run around the island of Ireland.</p><br><p>Much to be done…. Chop Wood, Carry Water.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
