S4E3 Patagonman

About this episode

Jason and Greg discuss the challenging Patagonman triathlon with guest Gavin Booker.

Jason and Greg chat to Gavin Booker, who recently took on and conquered Patagonman. The race is not for beginners. It's a grueling triathlon that takes place in one of the most breathtaking natural settings in the world. Starting in the Aysen Fjord, athletes must swim 3.8 kilometers, cycle 180 kilometers along the famous Carretera Austral, and then run 42.2 kilometers through canyons, next to lakes and waterfalls to General Carrera Lake. Along the way, participants may encounter a varie...

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason Smith, Greg Ryan

Guest: Gavin Booker

Topics covered

• triathlon
• Patagonman
• endurance sports
• fitness
• adventure racing

Keywords

• Patagonman
• triathlon
• Aysen Fjord
• Carretera Austral
• General Carrera Lake
• endurance
• fitness

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Aysen Fjord, Carretera Austral, General Carrera Lake

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