— pursuit no. 01 —
Ultra Marathon
Running.
Pushing my limits across mountains, deserts, and trails in races beyond the marathon distance.
119 KM
Longest Race
3
Ultras Completed
23h 44min
Finish Time
10 Hours
Night Running
My journey into ultra running began five years ago when a standard marathon no longer felt challenging enough. The CUT Trail 2024 was my most challenging race yet - 119km through desert canyons with 3,800m of elevation gain. Running for nearly 24 hours, including 10 hours in complete darkness and 11km in freezing temperatures, taught me that the mind can push the body far beyond what seems possible. Each ultra is a unique adventure that tests not just physical endurance, but mental fortitude and problem-solving skills.
Achievements (so far)
- ✓Completed CUT Trail 2024 - 119km in 23h 44min
- ✓Finished Cappadocia Ultra Trail 63km with unique medal
- ✓Coached and paced wife through her first 37km ultra in October 2025
- ✓Survived 10 hours of night running in desert terrain
- ✓Overcame hallucinations and microsleep during the race
- ✓Finished despite 6 blisters and freezing conditions
- ✓Maintained nutrition strategy: 14,600 kcal burned, 8L water consumed