On 29th January 2022, I spent the day supporting Ollie, one of my coached athletes, as he worked to secure his local legend status on Cronk ny Arrey Laa while also completing his Everesting challenge. My afternoon/evening involved a challenging route with significant ascent, covering 14.11 km and 1376 m of elevation gain in gale-force winds. The weather was overcast, and the strong winds made the day particularly demanding, especially on the exposed sections of the route. Despite the tough conditions, we maintained a steady pace, and Ollie performed exceptionally well, demonstrating great determination and endurance.My role involved providing support, encouragement, and guidance throughout the effort, ensuring that Ollie could focus on his challenge. This QMD was a valuable experience in supporting an athlete through a physically and mentally demanding challenge, and it was rewarding to see Ollie achieve his goals under such testing conditions.
