One for the Guinness World Record Books, Finishing the hardest Triathlon in the world Arch2Arc | Paul Robbinson episode artwork

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One for the Guinness World Record Books, Finishing the hardest Triathlon in the world Arch2Arc | Paul Robbinson

from Human Endurance · host Bruna and Fabi

In this episode of Human Endurance, we catch up with Paul Robinson a guest we had on last year. Paul is an extraordinary athlete who recently completed the world's hardest triathlon, the Arch to Arc. The race involves running 87 miles from London to Dover, swimming across the English Channel, and cycling 181 miles to Paris. Paul not only finished but also set a new men's non-wetsuit course record. Tune in as Paul shares his race experience and how he managed to physically and push through. Paul also reflects on raising £13,000 for motor neuron disease (MND) research and discusses his future athletic pursuits.(00:00) Introduction(01:14) Paul's Record-Breaking Achievement  (02:44) Reflecting on the Journey  (06:46) The Start of the Arch to Arc Challenge  (10:19) Facing the Channel Swim  (19:30) The Final Leg: Cycling to Paris  (32:17) Support Crew (32:55) Challenges During the Run  (35:12) Blister Management and Trust in the Team  (37:02) Power Naps and Sleep Strategy  (38:25) Planning for All Eventualities  (39:42) Raising Money for MND Research  (43:15) Mental vs Physical Challenge  (45:54) Post-Race Recovery  (47:43) Shifting Focus to a sub 3 hours Marathon(50:23) Reflections on Life and Challenges  (55:54) Becoming an Open Water Coach  (58:14) Final Thoughts and Advice  

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