Get ready to be inspired! On today's show, we're diving deep with Shane Kent, the 2021 UM Australia champion, who's about to take on a challenge often called 'The toughest triathlon in the world': Arch to Arc. You'll hear how Shane's triathlon career began with a bike found on the side of the road and propelled him through the 515 distance, all leading up to this monumental endeavor.
We break down Arch to Arc's incredible stages: an 87-mile / 140 km run from London to Dover, a 21-mile / 34 km swim across the English Channel, and a 181-mile / 291 km bike from Calais to Paris. Shane also gives us an exclusive look into his intense training and tells us exactly how we can track his progress when his official challenge window kicks off between August 15th and August 24th, 2025.
Follow the Arch to Arc live tracker : https://enduroman.com/live-tracking
Shane’s Instagram : @shane_rockss
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- UM Australia
- Arch to Arc
- IM Melbourne
- Sufferfest
- Canadaman
- Kiwiman
- Celtman
- Norseman
- IM Taupo
- Aid Station
Shout outs and mentions in this episode:
- Tim Franklin (S7E4)
- Shane Murphy
- Chris Manteit
- Angela Manteit
- Daniel Thompson
- Cath Spencer
- Neill Williamson
- Jen Williamson
- Luke Keddie
- Doug Kent
- Tris Lahey
- Michael Durrington
- Steven Walker
- Claire Smith
- Melissa Kent
- Paul Robinson
Show Contributors:
Host : Larry Ryan
Contributing Raconteur : Steve King
Announcer : Mary Jo Dionne
Production : 5Five Enterprises
Music : Run by 331
For show notes and past guests, please visit the Podcast Website: https://515theultrapodcast.buzzsprout.com
Facebook: @515TheUltraPodcast
Insta : @515theultrapodcast
Youtube : @515TheUltraPodcast
Email : 515Ultraman@gmail.com
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