The plan: 30 km without breaking

On October 24, 2026, I want to run 30 kilometres in one go. That’s farther than I’ve ever run — my longest efforts so far have been half-marathon distance — and the date matters less than the manner: I want to arrive there without getting injured on the way. That ordering is the whole plan, really: Don’t get injured. Don’t regress. Reach the goal. A slower, healthy path beats an aggressive one that breaks down. If the build needs more time, the date slides before I do. ...

July 14, 2026 · 2 min · Joel Trottier-Hébert