So now we have Dakar coming up next, and it’s your very first Dakar, how are you feeling going into it?
MT: All the feels! I’m so excited, but for sure there are some nerves too. I think it still feels a bit surreal because it’s been this bucket list dream for so long, but never with any kind of realistic date. And now it feels like it’s all come together relatively quickly, so I don’t think it’s fully sunk in yet.
Anything special you’re doing to prepare for such a long race?
MT: I always train a lot for Extreme E and rally, however focusing on heat adaption and endurance training will be more of a focus. The biggest area of preparation for me will be taking what I learnt in Abu Dhabi and applying that in Ha’il rally, as these competition miles are invaluable given, I have so much to learn in a short space of time.
If you could use 1 word to explain what preparing for Dakar is like, what would that word be?
MT: Comprehensive!
Do you ever have to explain to friends or family members what you do for a living?
Most of my friends & family have a pretty good idea, but probably a simple way to explain it would be like driving a rollercoaster without tracks!
Off-road racing is certainly a category of its own. How would you explain what it’s like to someone who has never experienced it.
MT: Trying to get from A to B in an unknown, loose grip, ever changing environment as fast as you can. The biggest and best adrenaline buzz/adventure you can imagine.
Anything else you’d love to share with us?
MT: Just thank you for welcoming me into the team and this all really does feel like a dream come true!
Thanks so much for chatting with us today Molly, and best of luck at Dakar! We’ll be rooting for you!