Take 3 - Here we go!
Ready to roll at Western States
I just want to say a huge thank you to my Substack community. Sharing this ride with you all is important to me. I can honestly say I carry your support with me and it’s a privilege to do so!
Watching YouTube videos about Western States while marathon training in Kenya was the catalyst for my step into the Trail / Ultra space. There was something so captivating about this race, that it triggered me into changing tack and having a crack at what is now my profession.
My last two experiences here in Olympic Valley have been great tests, and even better opportunities to learn. Now as I sit here ready to put myself into the hurt locker for a third time, the feeling is one of excitement. Excitement at using this experience to see what’s possible. To keep pushing my own personal boundaries. To try and execute my plan to the best of my ability.
On setting out on this journey I wrote in my sponsorship proposals…
MY PURPOSE is to inspire through effort.
To be brave in my approach, and to take on and explore the world to the absolute best of my abilities.
I want to be constantly competing and winning at the highest levels possible.
So here we are. Another opportunity to live my purpose.
A huge shout to my partners who have been so supportive in getting me to this point. Absolute legends.
Let's go Dan!
Yeah boi. Embrace it. Be brave. To dare is to do.