Everyday life

“My races, my adventures, my commitments…”

A big name in ultra-trail running shares his passion, born from childhood in a sporty "Spiridonian" family, at the foot of the mountains.

At each stage of his life and his races, François D'Haene questions what has allowed him to maintain his taste for running for a long, very long time, and to reach the most beautiful podiums, from the UTMB to the Diagonale des Fous, via the Hardrock and Mount Fuji. This story is a plea for a life balance where running never destroys daily joys: those of family, loyalty in friendship, work in the vineyard, the pleasure of long impromptu outings in the mountains, and ski mountaineering in winter.

With nearly two decades of experience behind him, François D'Haene shares a rich and profound insight where enthusiasts will find a multitude of tips for living their passion for endurance racing for a long time and to the fullest.