A 12 Day Ultimate Triathlon Ends in Monaco
Endurance sports aren't for everyone, but one man is taking on the ultimate challenge
On 20th October 2015 Australian endurance adventurer Luke Tyburski will embark on his ‘Ultimate Triathlon’- a 2000km swim, cycle and run from Morocco to Monaco...all in just 12 days.
Luke wanted to create a unique challenge, not only testing himself physically and mentally, but to inspire others around the globe to live their own lives every single day as well. While pushing his limits each day on this never before attempted adventure, Luke intends to show that no matter who you are, or what life has thrown your way, no challenge is too big to take on, and that we can all achieve what at times may feel like the unachievable.
Suffering from bouts of depression, Luke will also raise awareness of mental health issues. Having struggled privately for many years, Luke now openly shares how he has overcome his own issues and the role of his endurance endeavors in this process. Luke is a first hand illustration of what is capable through goal-setting, surrounding yourself with like-minded people, and believing in yourself.
Morocco2Monaco: Over 12 days Luke will swim across the Gibraltar Straight, which is one of the worlds busiest shipping lanes separating Africa from Europe. The distance is the equivalent of swimming 400 laps of a 50m pool, but with dangerously strong currents, high winds, cold water and the added issues of cramps and sickness!
On completing the 20km swim, Luke will begin cycling the entire South East Spanish coastline – a total distance of 1300kms. Following the Costa del Sol, before passing through the iconic cities of Valencia and Barcelona and eventually finishing in the Pyrenees mountain range on the French & Spanish border in just over four days. Finally for seven days, Luke will be running a double marathon every single day along the South of France, until he reaches the picturesque principality of Monaco.
An independent film company, Cojo films will be on hand to film Luke every day but his progress can also be followed as his journey will be streamed live on his website. If and when Luke achieves the goal he set over three years ago, he will become the first person to complete The Ultimate Triathlon from Morocco to Monaco in just 12 days.
So if you see a guy running through the streets of Monaco at the end of October, looking just a little bit tired, you might want to give him a pat on the back for completing this mammoth feet!
