I became aware of the Icebug Xperience from two of my coached athletes who had entered it & kindly extended the invitation to join them. At that time the event which comprises 75km of running over 3 stages through the coastal landscape of Bohuslan, Sweden, looked a great way to round off what I planned to be a dynamic event filled year. However for a variety of reasons & indeed excuses I arrived in Ramsvik feeling physically unprepared. My training hadn't had the regularity, consistency or focus required to to achieve the fitness gains I had intended. I was also feeling mentally drained due to a recent personal family loss. Fortunately the company of friends combined with the stunning coastal setting helped me to concentrate on the present.