Wilson's Adventure Racing, Multisport & Triathlon Sanctuary

Having talked to a host of people about Coast to Coast (first-timers and veterans, support crew, my coach, my coach's coach) i can honestly say that i am in for an even tougher time than what i experienced at WA.

Logistically, C2C is far more complex to begin with - a frenzy of non-stop activity for crews traversing the breadth of the South Island in a day. Then there is the specialized demands of the course and discipline sequence (the mountain run being a killer in itself already; with the squashed-legs-in-kayak the icing on the cake of pain; of yeas, and you need to be comfy in Grade 2 water at the same time). More demanding cut-offs on the Longest Day event (compared to a typical Ironman) - where just 20% of the field consists of 1-Day individuals.

But one thing that Simon mentioned that i find particularly appealing is the fact that the event is run with typical Kiwi aplomb - that is to say, in a very grassroots-style, down-to-earth manner. None of the showy, rah-rah back-patting that is the norm for big-budget triathlons... but at the same time, top-notch safety conteingencies are ready to go at the drop of a hat. This is due to the nature of the course... the elements dictate the tempo of the race, and even organisers have to work around what Mother Nature dishes out. In this case: in classic Kiwi fashion and good humour.

I'm looking forward to it.