According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of a Weekend Warrior is ‘a person who does a particular activity (such as sport) only on the weekends’. However, according to race organizer IMG Challenger World, the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Blenheim Palace Triathlon meaning is somewhat different..
Weekend Warrior: ‘A person of great ambition, not satisfied with the achievement of taking part in the challenge of one triathlon but wanting to push their body to the limit and complete as many triathlons as they possibly can, on one weekend!’
In an addition to the 2013 event, the ‘Weekend Warrior’ was trialled by a group of amateur athletes who completed 24 successive triathlons over the course of two days, battling it out for the title of ‘Ultimate Weekend Warrior’.
In 2014 and 2015 the ‘Weekend Warrior’ format returns as an entry type. Participants are challenged to complete as many sprint triathlons as possible over two days.
This year, the 20 exclusive spots to take on the challenge to become the ultimate Weekend Warrior at the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Blenheim Palace Triathlon were snapped up within hours, some by returning Warriors and others by fresh faces ready to take on this unique test of endurance.
This year’s Weekend Warriors:
- Ian Fearon, 42, Chandler’s Ford, Scientist
- Adrian Fowler, 40, North London, Architect
- Nicholas Elvidge, 22, West Sussex, Student
- Dave Nichols, 49, Greens Norton, South Northants, Fabricator at Force India F1
- Colin Dutkiewicz, 45, Putney, South West London, Actuary
- Victoria Hatcher, 29, Putney, South West London
- George Strong, 24, Flimwell, East Sussex, Logistics Analyst
- Bob Hogg, 55, Ebchester, University Lecturer
- Andrew James, 36, West Hampstead, Logistics
- Alexander Deacon, 43, Wargrave, Berkshire, Director
- Leo Forster, 24, Cardiff, Analyst
- David Atkinson, 29, Bath, Doctor
- Natasha Wilson, 24, Dunfermline, Scotland, Advisor
Weekend Warrior and general entries are now sold out for the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Blenheim Palace Triathlon on 13-14 June 2015, but Charity Pledge Places are still available from official charity and event headline sponsor Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
