The Simiglai Protocol

Five years ago, I heard on podcast talking about Moab 240 and facing his demons. Those words lit the spark that changed everything for me.

Last weekend, I got to share the course with the man himself.

Much respect, David Goggins. Proof that the right words, from the right person, at the right time — can change a life.

What a journey. Bigfoot200 has been the hardest challenge of my life so far after my change.

I signed up just 5 weeks before the race — the moment I found out that my biggest inspiration, , was running it. What a chance. To line up with the guy who pushed me to become a better version of myself and to live the way I do today.

For years, people have asked me: “What are you training for?”
My only answer has ever been: “Life.”

And I was right. Because sometimes life throws you opportunities you’ll never get again. Most people wait for the “right” time. I used to as well. When I was addicted, it was always: “On Monday I’ll stop. After New Year. When I’m ready.”

But life doesn’t wait. And neither did I. Since the day I changed, I’ve shown up for myself every single day. I’ve pushed through challenges. I’ve written books in two languages. I’ve built businesses, relationships, and discipline. All of it has shaped my character.

The week leading up to Bigfoot, I was scared. Nervous. People said it was the hardest 200-miler out there. And maybe it is. But fear and nerves are normal when you step into the unknown. That’s what makes it a real challenge.

I have massive respect for everyone who showed up at that starting line. The race doesn’t begin there — it starts weeks, even months before. It takes courage just to stand there. Especially in a time when most people are busy curating their lives for social media instead of living them.

Life doesn’t wait for you.
You decide when to take it.

Locked in. Ready to hunt Bigfoot.
I’m not here to survive.
I’m here to take his soul — before he takes mine.

📍200 miles
⛰️46,000 ft elevation
⏱️Cutoff: 107 hours
✅ Check-in done. Now it’s just me, the trail… and whatever I find out there.

Let’s go to war.

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