Uberman is described as the world’s most challenging triathlon.
Consisting of 34km swim, 644km ride and 217km run, the race takes competitors from the Catalina Islands off the California coast to the trailhead at the top of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in Continental USA.
Until 2019 when Melissa Urie lined up at the start, no woman had ever attempted the event.
But 135 hours, 15 minutes and 55 seconds after she started, Mel became the first woman to finish the race!
In the process, she also set a new swim course record, finished second overall and smashed the previous course record by 31 hours.
And she returns to Sparta Chicks Radio this week to share the story!
A long race requires a long conversation; Mel and I spoke for 2 hours about all-things Uberman - her preparation and training, the race itself and the aftermath.
And my thanks to those in the Sparta Chicks community who offered their own questions for Mel!
So I have divided this episode into two instalments.
This is part 1 and part 2 will be published on 23rd December 2019, making this “the Month of Mel” ;)
Get the full show notes for the episode here.
—
Visit the Sparta Chicks Radio website here
Follow Sparta Chicks Radio on Facebook: facebook.com/SpartaChicks
Follow Mel on Instagram: instagram.com/rangamel