Kilian Jornet Instagram – – I wanted to share with you some reflections on running & climate change: As I lace up my running shoes and step out into the crisp morning air, I am reminded of the paradox that has come to define my life: running fast to slow down. In this fast-paced world, where consumerism reigns and social media likes dictate self-worth, I found solace in the simple act of running. It’s a journey that has taught me to seek what truly matters – emotions, progress, and the beauty of long, slow processes. Trying to become a faster runner, skier, or alpinist has taught me to slow down life. In a culture obsessed with shortcuts and instant gratification, training teaches me the value of patience and perseverance. There are no quick fixes here – just the long, steady road to improvement. It’s a lesson that resonates deeply with me, reminding me to appreciate the journey itself, with all its ups and downs, rather than fixating on fleeting moments of success. And as the world urges me/us to want more, to buy more, to be more, sport reminds me that what’s important are the simple things. It is not about the fanciness of the last thing available but about the repetition of the basics over years and decades. This minimalist approach has permeated other aspects of my life, leading me to question what I truly need. I believe that slowing down is also mostly important for future generations, in a planet without infinite resources, we need to slow to a pace that isn’t extinguishing them, and right now, we are running at a sprint pace in a race that is the longest ultra we can imagine, believing that our body will be able to keep up with it. That’s probably the hardest in today’s overloaded world—to find a journey of simplicity where happiness, as easy as it sounds and as complicated as it is, is at its center. 📷 @_avisuals (photo 2,3)