Pacome Poignant

I am 24 years old, originally from Brittany, France, and I have been living in Montreal for two years now. Since I was young, I’ve been passionate about sports, particularly mountain biking and road cycling. I’ve always felt the need to be outdoors, in nature; it’s a true balance for me.

Three years ago, I discovered running, starting with road races, with times of 33’26 for 10 km and 1h15’33 for the half-marathon. But for the past two years, it’s in trail running that I truly thrive. I really feel at home in this discipline, both for the sport itself and for the atmosphere and community surrounding it.

In terms of results, I won the Ultranza 30 km and the 30 km of the Clinique du Coureur, and I’ve also completed several long-distance races, including 50 km and an 80 km.

My greatest strength is my mental toughness: I never give up.

Today, I have a huge desire to progress, to learn, and to go even further in this sport. Becoming a trail running coach is also one of my medium-term goals.