By Aleksandra Myszk for Racer Sportif

A Finish Line That Wasn’t the End

There’s a moment every endurance athlete knows. You’ve been out there for hours — maybe even days. Your body is empty, your mind fragile, and the only voice left inside asks: Can I keep going?

This summer in Germany, that question followed me for more than 25 hours. The Double Ultra Triathlon World Championships demanded everything: 7.6 kilometers of swimming, 360 kilometers on the bike, 84 kilometers of running. One continuous effort. No shortcuts.

Crossing that line, I felt it all at once — exhaustion, relief, pride. But more than anything, I felt clarity. Ultra isn’t the end. It’s where I belong. And every finish line is just another beginning.

Why Ultra

People often ask me why I choose these distances. The answer is simple: because ultra feels honest.

You can’t fake an ultra. By the time you’re hundreds of kilometers in, everything false falls away. What’s left is discipline, courage, and the truth about who you are. I’ve come to love that process. Every ultra asks me to face myself again, to grow in new ways.

But the lessons don’t stay on the race course. They carry into my everyday life — in work, in relationships, in how I face challenges. Ultra teaches me that consistency wins, courage matters more than comfort, and growth is never finished.

Lessons From the Three Disciplines

Cycling is my foundation. Hours on the road have taught me rhythm, patience, and control. Riding long distances in every condition — wind, heat, climbs, descents — has shaped not only my performance but also my mindset. Cycling teaches me how to stay calm when the road feels endless and how to adapt when the unexpected shows up.

Running is my heartbeat. It was my first love in sport and remains the purest test of endurance. Running sharpens my focus, keeps me honest, and connects me back to simplicity: just shoes, the road, and courage. Every marathon reminds me why I started chasing finish lines.

Swimming keeps me humble. It forces me to let go of control, to breathe through discomfort, and to find rhythm in chaos. It’s taught me that sometimes strength means fighting less and trusting more.

Together, these three disciplines don’t just prepare me for ultra. They shape the person I’m becoming.

Growth Beyond Racing

Ultra is more than distance. It’s a teacher.

It has taught me that resilience is built in silence, not on podiums. That progress comes from small, consistent choices, day after day. That courage isn’t the absence of fear — it’s choosing to move forward despite it.

These lessons matter far beyond sport. They shape how I build my business, how I carry myself in daily life, and how I approach every new challenge. For me, ultra is a mirror: it shows who I am, and who I am becoming.

What’s Next

The question I hear most often is: what’s next?

The next season is already taking shape, and it’s one I’m more excited about than ever.

• Ultra Triathlon will remain at the center. It’s the distance where I feel most alive, and I know I can still go further. Each race is a chance to apply what I’ve learned and refine how I compete.

• Kona continues to call. The Ironman World Championship in Hawaii is more than just a race. It’s a symbol, an island that tests athletes like no other. I know I’m not finished with it yet, and qualifying again is a clear goal.

• Marathons will always be part of my path. They sharpen me, keep me grounded, and connect me back to the purity of endurance.

• And perhaps most exciting: long cycling races are on the horizon. This is a new project that im in together with Team Aquila and Racer Sportif. It’s ambitious, it’s global, and it represents a new chapter  for me as an athlete and what’s possible on two wheels.

This combination  — is more than a season plan. It’s a vision.

Why It Matters

Racing is personal, but it’s also about connection. I share my story because I know it resonates: with athletes chasing their first start line, with entrepreneurs building something from nothing, with anyone wondering if their goals are too ambitious.

You don’t have to race ultras to live with courage. You just need the discipline to show up, day after day, and the belief that growth is possible.

That’s what I carry into every race. That’s what I hope to give back to the communities and partners I represent. Endurance isn’t limited to sport. It’s a mindset, and it belongs to anyone willing to put in the work.

The Road Ahead

So, what’s next?

More ultra triathlons. More marathons. Another shot at Kona. And a bold cycling project.

But beyond the races, what’s next is growth. Becoming stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Inspiring others to chase their own version of “impossible.”

Because the medal isn’t the real win. The real win is knowing the best is still ahead.

Courage always takes you further.