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Chelsea cult hero taking on brutal new endurance sport that makes body ‘scream to stop’
Andre Schurrle will be pushing his body to its limits as he takes on a new challenge in the extreme sports world. The ex-Chelsea forward has taken his career on a whole new trajectory since retiring from football aged 29. Schurrle is taking part in the Last Soul Ultra which could last up to five days@andreschuerrle / Instagram He has been taking part in many crazy events, including Iceman Challenges, scaling snowy mountains and running marathons. And Schurrle is showing absolutely no signs of stopping. The former German international and World Cup winner is currently taking part in the ‘Last Soul Ultra’ along with 99 others. The event takes place in Germany and sees participants have to complete a 6.7km (4.71-mile) lap of the course every hour. Each lap starts bang on the hour and each person has to be at the line on time and start the next lap, otherwise they are eliminated. There is no time limit or overall finish line, so the winner is crowned after all others have not been able to start or complete a lap. It is an extreme endurance test and Schurrle knows that the event will take him to his limits, saying: “I’m fascinated by how far you can go when your body is already screaming to stop. “This very moment—when only your head is making the decision—is the core of the Last Soul Ultra.” “There are certain things that I see as challenges,” he added to SID. “I want to benefit from these difficult moments in my life. “Of course, that also involves extremes. But if I’m honest, I don’t feel like I’ve arrived in extreme sports.” Schurrle has started the race and could be running for up to five days straight@andreschuerrle / Instagram The German is a co-organiser of the event as he maintains his love for extreme sport@andreschuerrle / Instagram How long does the ‘Last Soul Ultra’ last? Schurrle could race in the ‘Last Soul Ultra’ for days on end, with the 2024 winner running 119 laps of the course in total. That was a huge distance of 798km, which was a new world record, with the event lasting almost five days. During the race, participants will start each lap together and will be cheered on by spectators in attendance. Every person taking part has to sign a waiver beforehand, making sure they know what they are getting themselves into. Co-organiser and running influencer, Kim Gottwald, said on the event: “With the Last Soul Ultra, we want to create a framework where it’s not about times or medals, but about mental strength and the willingness to push yourself beyond your limits. Every hour decides whether you continue or stop.” A live stream of the entire race can be found HERE. Schurrle is a World Cup winner and a Chelsea cult heroGetty When did Schurrle retire from football? Schurrle retired from professional football in 2020, just six years after winning the World Cup with Germany. He cancelled his contract at Borussia Dortmund to call time on his career in the sport in a shock early decision. The former Chelsea star wrote on social media: “I want to let you know that I’m stepping away from playing professional football “On behalf of myself and my family, I want to thank everybody who was a part of these phenomenal years. “The support and love you shared with me was unbelievable and more I could have ever asked for. Now I’m ready and open for all the beautiful possibilities that are coming towards me.” And one of those new possibilities is clearly extreme sports, with Last Soul Ultra his latest crazy escapade.
Andre Schurrle will be pushing his body to its limits as he takes on a new challenge in the extreme sports world.
The ex-Chelsea forward has taken his career on a whole new trajectory since retiring from football aged 29.
He has been taking part in many crazy events, including Iceman Challenges, scaling snowy mountains and running marathons.
And Schurrle is showing absolutely no signs of stopping.
The former German international and World Cup winner is currently taking part in the ‘Last Soul Ultra’ along with 99 others.
The event takes place in Germany and sees participants have to complete a 6.7km (4.71-mile) lap of the course every hour.
Each lap starts bang on the hour and each person has to be at the line on time and start the next lap, otherwise they are eliminated.
There is no time limit or overall finish line, so the winner is crowned after all others have not been able to start or complete a lap.
It is an extreme endurance test and Schurrle knows that the event will take him to his limits, saying: “I’m fascinated by how far you can go when your body is already screaming to stop.
“This very moment—when only your head is making the decision—is the core of the Last Soul Ultra.”
“There are certain things that I see as challenges,” he added to SID. “I want to benefit from these difficult moments in my life.
“Of course, that also involves extremes. But if I’m honest, I don’t feel like I’ve arrived in extreme sports.”
How long does the ‘Last Soul Ultra’ last?
Schurrle could race in the ‘Last Soul Ultra’ for days on end, with the 2024 winner running 119 laps of the course in total.
That was a huge distance of 798km, which was a new world record, with the event lasting almost five days.
During the race, participants will start each lap together and will be cheered on by spectators in attendance.
Every person taking part has to sign a waiver beforehand, making sure they know what they are getting themselves into.
Co-organiser and running influencer, Kim Gottwald, said on the event: “With the Last Soul Ultra, we want to create a framework where it’s not about times or medals, but about mental strength and the willingness to push yourself beyond your limits. Every hour decides whether you continue or stop.”
A live stream of the entire race can be found HERE.
When did Schurrle retire from football?
Schurrle retired from professional football in 2020, just six years after winning the World Cup with Germany.
He cancelled his contract at Borussia Dortmund to call time on his career in the sport in a shock early decision.
The former Chelsea star wrote on social media: “I want to let you know that I’m stepping away from playing professional football
“On behalf of myself and my family, I want to thank everybody who was a part of these phenomenal years.
“The support and love you shared with me was unbelievable and more I could have ever asked for. Now I’m ready and open for all the beautiful possibilities that are coming towards me.”
And one of those new possibilities is clearly extreme sports, with Last Soul Ultra his latest crazy escapade.
