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Podcast: Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Episode: Fit, Fat & Fun Athletes wanted for Long Course Weekend - with Matt Evans
Description: 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 d...