Summary

Rachel, a travel psychiatric and addiction nurse, shares her journey of pushing herself to the limits through ultra running and extreme sports. She talks about her background in martial arts and running, as well as her experiences with overcoming injuries and surgeries. Rachel explains how she found a new love for ultra running and the incredible places it has taken her. She then dives into the details of her recent race, the BTU jungle ultra, describing the challenging terrain, self-sufficiency requirements, and the mental and physical struggles she faced. Despite the difficulties, Rachel emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people and pushing through dark moments. Rachel shares her experiences of participating in the Amazon Jungle Ultra and setting an FKT in Vietnam and Cambodia. She describes the challenging terrain, extreme weather conditions, and the camaraderie among the runners. Rachel emphasizes the importance of perseverance and the support of others during difficult moments. She also discusses her future plans, including running the Daytona 100 and the Super Cascade 100.

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Renascença - Extremamente Desagradável

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