The athlete has meticulously prepared for this adventure, stating that 'everything that can be controlled is controlled'. Now, his main concern is the weather conditions, hoping that the temperature will not rise excessively nor the wind blow too strongly during the race.

This challenge holds deep meaning for Moya, as ten years ago, due to his drug addiction, a race of this kind would have been unthinkable. At 41 years old, a suicide attempt led him to hit rock bottom and seek professional help to survive.

After a decade of recovery, Xavi celebrates his transformation through sport. Although he personally funded the trip and the organization of the race, he has launched a crowdfunding campaign for Projecte Home Catalunya, aiming to raise awareness about the stigma of addictions and the lack of resources for patients.

The initiative has already raised around 1,200 euros, and the campaign will remain active. Beyond the financial figure, Moya highlights the importance of the visibility he is giving to the problem of addictions, having been invited to give talks at various entities and educational centers since he began preparing for the challenge.

His rehabilitation process was made possible thanks to the support of his mother, a doctor, who covered the cost of his treatment at a private center in Barcelona, amounting to 70,000 euros. During this period, he discovered his passion for outdoor exercise, culminating in his participation in a 7-kilometer race in 2017.

Since then, running has become a fundamental part of his life, participating in competitions worldwide. Moya believes that sport has provided him with freedom in his recovery and emphasizes that people who overcome an addiction gain a deep understanding of themselves, confronting the origins of their problem, which in his case began with alcohol at 14 years old and escalated with ecstasy and cocaine at 20 and 25 years old, respectively.