Updated October 21th 2025, from Copenhagen.
In September, I started my first official ultra run, the Cold Hawaii Ultra Trail (50 mi / 81 km), in Thy National Park. Unfortunately, I pulled out after 69 km due to an IT‑band issue that had forced me to stop running at the 45‑km mark.
Could I have finished the race by walking? Yes.
Do I regret not doing the last 12k? A little.
How much does it really matter? Not much.
I learned a lot from this experience, and I have already signed up for my next ultra challenge, the Hammer Trail on the island of Bornholm—January 31. It’s a 63‑km course (three half‑marathon loops) with 2,500 m of elevation over rock and sand in the middle of winter. My form is good, and I’ve begun hill training.
I also feel it’s time to launch a business or two. I’m considering a fresh and revised restart of the old wine‑import and a running‑coaching service. Both could evolve into club‑like communities, probably with a charitable component, while remaining genuine for‑profit enterprises.