Adriel Young

– Why do you want to participate in One Water Race?

I am doing this more of a challenge to see what I am capable of, I also couldn’t say no when asked to join the athletes I look up to.

– Have you taken a similar challenge before?

No this will really be a new challenge for me in distance and time, I’m both nervous and excited for the adventure.

– What are your strengths?

My head, I guess I’m stubborn. But also I love to give everything for my team.

– What are your weaknesses?

Inexperience, never raced something as long as this. Not sure my body will hold up over the distance. I race best over 2-3hrs so that is going to be my biggest weakness.

– What will be your biggest challenge?

The distance and the unknown, this is a challenge that is hard to prepare for to know how the body and mind will respond with lack of sleep and such a long distance

– Have you been to the Stockholm archipelago?

Yes, I haven’t seen so much apart from the ÖtillÖ course 4 times. The rest is unknown territory for me. But not something I’m worried about as I have 2 experienced guides showing me the way.

– What do you know/think about the terrain?

From what I’ve heard it’s tougher than I expected. The parts I have been to have mostly trails, paths, roads however the parts of the archipelago we will be navigating here are going to be untamed and uncharted.

– What are you most looking forward to?

Racing with Kristin and Daniel and share this adventure together.