09/15/2025
5 takeaways from our recent chat with Kilian JornetJornet at 14k ft
A few quotes from Extramilest Show #108 with Kilian Jornet:
1. “ALWAYS LEAVE A MARGIN. If everything goes wrong, I still have the tools to make it”
Plan thoroughly, but build in flexibility. Adventures rarely go as expected, so give yourself room to adapt.
2. “BETTER BE SLOW THAN SORRY”
When storms or lightning roll in, Kilian doesn’t push through at all costs. Safety comes first, speed second.
3. “IT'S IMPORTANT TO MATCH THE CALORIES OVERALL… not to lose weight day after”
Fuel for consistency, not peak performance. In multi-day pushes, think about sustainability instead of maximum output.
4. “DONT EAT TOO OFTEN… let the stomach rest.”
Kilian treats multi-week efforts more like everyday life: 3–4 meals a day, not constant snacking like in a race. It keeps the stomach settled and energy steady. Most of his effort is in zone 1.
5. “I'M HERE BECAUSE I CHOOSE IT… it gives me happiness, a sense of exploring landscapes, but also internal exploration.”
Your “why” matters. Adventures are about discovering both the world around you and what you find within.
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This week I caught up with Kilian Jornet in Colorado, about one week into his States of Elevation project to link every 14,000-foot peak (4,300m) across the ...