Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Podcast

Fit, Fat & Fun Athletes wanted for Long Course Weekend - with Matt Evans


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If you’re not familiar with Long Course Weekend (LCW), it’s a unique take on a full-distance triathlon—spread over 2.5 days. The concept is simple:

•Swim 3.8K on Friday night

•Ride 180K on Saturday

•Finish with a full marathon on Sunday

The original event took place in Tenby, Wales, following a course similar to the Ironman—though, fun fact, LCW actually came first! Since then, it has expanded to Belgium, Holland, Mallorca, and, most recently, Yorkshire.

There’s now a range of distances available, so if the full distance feels daunting, there’s likely an option to suit you. As Matt explains in our chat, LCW isn’t just about elite athletes (though plenty do show up to race). Instead, it’s designed for people who are fit, fat, and fun—his words! So, if that sounds like you, LCW could be your next big challenge.

In this episode, we discuss:

✅ How the LCW concept was born
✅ Creating an inclusive, festival-style event
✅ Building community support and engagement
✅ Why LCW has a Festival of Champions—not a world championship

 

To keep up to date with Long Course Weekend events use the following links

Activity Wales

Website -  Activity Wales

Facebook -  activitywalesevents

Instagram - activitywalesevents

Long Course Weekend

Website - LongCourse Weekend 

Facebook - LongCourseWeekend 

Instagram - LongCourseWeekend    

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@longcourseweekendglobal

Cool Videos

Watch highlights of:

2024 Long Course Weekend Wales

2024 Long Course Weekend Belgium

 

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