![]() There was the potential for a similar punishment for X44 too, but with that flag not falling entirely, stewards decided not to take action. The four-lap contest on the 3.05km/1.9-mile course in the Antofagasta desert ended with confusion over the winner, with on-the road victors McLaren Racing subject to penalties for clipping track markers. If I had a running superpower, it would be to infect everyone with the joy of running! Everyone I touch would feel compelled to run super long distances with a smile on their faces.X44 Vida Carbon Racing, the Extreme E team owned by Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton, scored its first Extreme E victory of 2022 in a wild Copper X Prix final in Chile. I approach it from a positive mindset, however, and avoid dwelling on the discomfort. Everyone should be so lucky! It’s certainly going to be hot out there, and I struggle in the heat. I also have an understanding boss who lets me work when I want and go on these amazing adventures. Getting away to Chile to run, drink Pisco sours (Chilean drink), dance and sleep under the stars makes for a very nice, balanced lifestyle. Now I am really looking forward to running in the Andes. Everything from the culture, to the scenery, to the food was fantastic. ![]() “I loved my time in Chile last May (Atacama Extreme 100 miles). ![]() These races bring together an interesting bunch of people! In the future we would love to see Zolkan 4 Days traverse the little known national parks of Patagonia!” We would also encourage novice stage runners to simply interact with the other competitors. After arriving at camp each day we will stretching and rehydrating. The one tip we can offer couples who push their limits as a pair, is the question ‘what do you need from me?’ This simple question can mend almost any situation and refocus both partners on moving forward towards their goal. We run all of our races together, and will run Zolkan 4 Days as a pair too. “We quit our jobs in Canada and moved to Chile a year ago to seek an adventurous life change. Beyond that I’ll plan to live off the plants I find along the way! Most of all I am looking forward to the Chilean nights and to looking at the stars in the Southern hemisphere.” Providing meals, transportation and accommodations in the middle of the wilderness for four days is a huge undertaking! I’ll also bring my own supplies such as the Clif Hydration drink, S-Cap(s) salt tablets and my favourite meal the Clif Organic Trail Mix. As a race director I appreciate how much work goes into an event like this. It has a very unique climate and ecology and I have read so many great things about the culture and mountains. I’ll also be eating natural foods such as honey, royal jelly and what I can find on the trail! The positive vibe from spending time in nature and amongst like minded people will be energising.” There aren’t any mountains where I live but I travel 80km regularly to train on the volcanoes! It’s going to be really important to hydrate during this race, use sun cream, a hat and prepare beforehand for the heat. “Crossing my country from the mountains to the sea will be a great life experience. I can consume this product for multiple hours without stomach problems.” During the race I will be eating and drinking Overstim’s. These changes may be something great for the future of the planet. ![]() I would like to be able to inspire people to come to these countries to discover landscapes and to show that we can live more simply, closer to nature and preserve the local environment. “After two years of injury and illness I want to restart on what I love – running stage races on awesome trails, in an amazing landscape with friends such as Matias Bull (trailchile.cl) and Canuto Errazuriz (event organiser). The run across the width of Chile includes a variety of landscapes and terrains.Ĭheck out what these runners from around the world have to say before the race: ![]()
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