The Four Amigos Are Back in Business

After a spell of solo adventures and projects pulling everyone in different directions, the legendary quartet behind Hoof Hearted are getting the band back together. And it is rumoured they are recruiting new members…

And what better way to reunite and grow the team than by heading to Madeira for one of the world’s most spectacular trail-running events?

The Plan

The decision’s been made, we think? We’re in for the 51 km Discovery route. Long enough to hurt, short enough to (hopefully) still be fun. It’s the perfect balance of challenge and celebration: a lovely day in the mountains with 3,600 metres of climbing, ocean views, and enough banter to fill the valleys but not spoil them. Not sure how many crosses we will see on the peaks.

This isn’t just about the race. It’s about getting the team spirit back, shaking off the rust, and reminding ourselves why we love this madness in the first place.

Training Begins

Next up: the training plan, the WhatsApp chatter, the inevitable kit comparisons, and the occasional panic about gradients. Expect the usual mix of optimism, over-analysis, and under-prepared humour.

There’ll be miles, there’ll be moans, and there’ll definitely be a few post-run beers to talk about it all.

The Message to the Tribe and those that choose to join them…

The amigos are back. One island. One 51 km challenge. One big adventure to remind us all that shared suffering is a special kind of joy.

See you in Madeira. Maybe?