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Helgi Olafson, a super yacht chef and ultra-runner, shares his experiences and challenges in completing 200-mile races while living with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). He has completed 14 200-mile races and has never DNF'd. Helgi's journey includes biking between races and overcoming physical and logistical challenges. He emphasizes the importance of mental preparation and never giving up, sharing personal stories of pushing through pain and fatigue. Helgi also discusses his career as a super yacht chef and how he manages his training schedule while working on yachts. In this conversation, Helgi Olafson discusses his creation of Ecopath Endurance, a community-based endurance event series. He explains the concept of Capture the Flags, a timed format that offers a team environment and gamified experience.