A prisoner recently reflected on the physical and emotional toll of long-term imprisonment, describing a yellowish complexion that worsened during a time spent in solitary confinement. The individual attended a conference organized by Laurent Blanchard, a prison official known for his friendly nature and efforts to provide meaningful activities for inmates. At the event, Guillaume Jeannin, a triathlete from Alsace who became tetraplegic after a mountain bike accident in 2018, shared his experiences of recovery and his return to para sports. His testimony about the difficulties he faced and his eventual return to competition deeply moved the approximately forty prisoners in attendance, inspiring a sense of hope and determination. The prisoner also shared a story about a guard who helped them avoid an extended sentence by not reporting a phone found in their cell. This guard, nicknamed "L'Équipe 21" for his knowledge of sports results, informed the prisoner of an upcoming visit with their lawyer and advised them to put the phone away. The prisoner expressed gratitude for the guard's leniency, which they believed was influenced by his passion for sports. Another guard, Myriam, brought a sense of hope during the prisoner's time in detention. She visited the prisoner's cell regularly, engaging in conversations about books and the prisoner's writings. Myriam, who works one week a month in the building, showed interest in the prisoner's reading of Don't Stop Running by Mathieu Palain and encouraged them to continue writing. She also warned the prisoner to hide any criticisms of detention conditions in their notebooks, prompting them to write after 6 p.m. when guards were no longer present. The prisoner noted that Mathieu Palain, the author of Don't Stop Running, followed them on Instagram, leading to a correspondence that further inspired their determination to write their life story. This connection reinforced the prisoner's resolve to continue documenting their experiences and reflecting on their time in custody.