Jo Whiley will take on an ultimate triathlon challenge for ‘Sport Relief’.
The 54-year-old radio DJ will battle it out against fellow BBC Radio 2 presenters Reverend Kate Bottley and Richie Anderson in a set of challenges across England, Scotland and Wales in ‘Dare 2 Tri’.
Listeners will be able to tune in to follow the trio take on freezing cold open water swims, punishing cycle routes and energy-sapping runs in three days, kicking off in Cardiff on Wednesday March 11th, followed by a trip to Glasgow on the Thursday (12.03.20), before the trio head to Manchester where they will complete their third triathlon on the Friday (13.03.20).
Having taken part in a 26-hour treadmill challenge for ‘Sport Relief’ in 2014, Jo said: "Having done a ‘Sport Relief’ challenge and a triathlon before, you could argue that I know exactly what I’m letting myself in for this time round.
"Both experiences have taught me well and have shown me how sport has the power to change people’s lives.
"I know it’s going to be hard; we’re going to laugh, we’re going to cry … but all of it will be worth it, and so much more when we reach Manchester on Friday 13 March. In Richie and Kate, I couldn’t have asked for better teammates to join me on this incredible journey, and I can’t wait to get started."
Jo will also face the added demand of hosting her regular Radio 2 evening show live from Cardiff on the Tuesday and Wednesday, and from BBC Pacific Quay studios in Glasgow on the Thursday with the help of Richie and Reverend Kate, before travelling to Manchester on the Friday for the final triathlon.
The money raised will supporting people living incredibly tough lives in the UK and around the world and help tackle issues such as homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health stigma and child poverty.
Jo Whiley to take on ultimate triathlon in Sport Relief challenge
