Le secret de Blandine L'hirondel, la reine de l'ultra-trail.

What a treat to have Blandine L'hirondel on languedebut! For 2026, I want to offer you more immersive content, including a podcast that will give you a deeper understanding. So enjoy and leave comments, because I read absolutely everything. Take advantage of it before it becomes a hit! Thank you to the Étoiles du Sport program for making this interview possible. ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Intro – Introduction of Blandine L’Hirondel 01:40 Age, the passage of time, and the feeling of age 03:30 Childhood, family, and lack of sport 06:30 Medical studies and departure for Réunion Island 09:00 Discovering trail running and first races 11:40 Dreams, ambitions, and the relationship to success 14:00 Gynecology and high-level sport 17:00 Parents' perspective and family support 19:00 Diagonale des Fous: victory and emotions 22:30 Difficult moments during the race and mental strength 24:40 The French national team and the power of teamwork 26:40 Fear of failure and self-confidence 28:40 What recharges her outside of sport 30:00 Deep motivations and passing on knowledge 31:20 Fun question and conclusion