Simon Ward and Ben Peresson UMUK

Ultraman is an iconic race based on the big island of Hawaii.  Over 3 days it covers a total distance of 515km.  In recent years other Ultraman events have been organised throughout the world, and after a rocky start Ben Peresson and Darren Welsh have launched Ultraman UK (UMUK).  After years of participating in adventure challenges, including Marathon des Sables, the pair along with Ben’s wife Claire Harrison, took over from the previous organisers to rescue UMUK in 2017.  After a soft launch in 2018 this year’s event sees the introduction of two other events:  UMUK 355 and UMUK relay, a team event covering the full 515km.

In this podcast Darren and Ben discuss their plans for the event. and explain in more detail exactly how the Ultraman format works and what makes it different from other ultra-triathlon events including:

• Why the 355km event offers the perfect introduction to multisport athletes transitioning to ultra-distance events
• The thinking behind choosing 1 lap routes for each section
• How logistics and planning are as important as fitness for you to finish the event
• Why all 3 events are totally unsupported and athletes are responsible for the own navigation and fueling
• Your support team and why they are crucial to your enjoyment and completion of UMUK

For more details about this year’s events and to apply for entry please visit the website http://www.racingquest.co.uk/

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