Well, it is getting close now (6 weeks), and so i thought that I would go live…
The final big training session…8 hours run/walk around Windermere, 8 hour swim tomorrow and then a 4 hour bike to round it off…
Paul swam the channel a couple of years ago which i thought would make coaching an Enduroman easier, but this has been every bit as tough as preparing #43 Daniel Coughlan Arch to Arc Triathlon
Paul is out in the rain now getting in the final miles…
A2A is quite some event. I love how the timing has to be done to set off on your run and aim to pace it so that you arrive in Dover to get enough rest and time the weather and tides correctly to start the swim at the ideal time (ie., when the boat pilot tells you!)
I was on a boat crew for a friend who attempted the event in 2011. It just wasn’t her day(s) but I’m in awe of those who attempt and those who complete it.
That answered one of my questions. The other was what is the average weekly training hours for A2A? I know this will change depending on the athlete, injuries etc but just wondering the ball park?
I love this event too, will be following along. Good luck jc.
Don’t know why, but heard about A2A as a young kid before I followed any kind of triathlon and fell in love with the idea. Out of reach of 99.9% of us but enormous respect for anyone able to even attempt it, the life organisation etc
If you can encourage the athlete to write a blog/AMA, or permission for you to share stories here I’d be fascinated.
I had no real idea but equally I’m not surprised by those numbers. When you add in recovery hours that’s some commitment for a non full-time athlete. As Chris said, serious kudos to anyone attempting it.
