As I have yet to do my report I thought I would post Jason's view of my attempt

Just a note from 1/2 of the J-Team

Firstly thanks to Fiona who joined us in supporting Jo and ourselves on Jo's Incredible Journey - It was brilliant to meet you and we look forward to working with you again in 2011.

Then thanks to Steve for working alongside Ed to keep this amazing organisation ticking along and for staying up all hours and updating this forum with all the updates and photos to keep all Jo's fans in the loop as they wore out the Refresh buttons on their computers.

Then Ed - It was a pleasure and inspirational to spend the time with Ed during Jo's attempt. We hear all too often words like Respect banded about but after seeing what Jo had to put into her attempt the respect we have for all the succesful Enduromen and also those who have given it their all in attempting this challenge is even more immense then what is was before. Ed though as Enduroman no. 1 and as the man behind enduroman deserves special respect and we bow down to him + Even though it pains me to say it, he was a nice bloke.

NOW JO.! There are not enough superlatives to throw at Jo to do her justice. Jo gives new meaning to words or statements like Depth of Character, Guts & Determination. Jo pounded out the miles on the run and broke the record as we believed she would *** - This in itself was amazing but then after a short rest she set off on her swim attempt. I was on the boat with Jo and it was here that her Guts shone through -It was torture for us to watch Jo slogging on after it was obvious she was probably not going to make it but unless we had pulled Jo from the water I believe she is so tough and strong willed she would still be courageoiousy struggling on now. After pulling Jo from the water and despite the obvious dissapointment - She took no persuading to decide to complete the cycle element of the challenge. The cycle challenge began in atrocious weather conditions with a storm that was incredible to witness from the safety of the support van. Through this Jo soldiered on with only a brief rest to shelter in the van - Jo was the first to stir after the Rain and Hail began to back off and suggest that we get on with it! Jo then pushed on through France up and down the many many hills with only brief rests. As we got closer to Paris she got faster and began to smile and swear even more than normal and the dash through the traffic to the Arc de Triomphe was a scary race between Jo and the Van which Jo won. We know Jo will come back stronger and harder in 2011 and all the current record holders will have to watch out - It will be an honour to be alongside her, victorious, at the Arc de Triomphe.

Although we expected the journey as a member of Jo's crew alongside Ed to be unique and interesting it was far more emotinally and physically exhausting than we ever could have imagined but it was also rewarding and enriching beyond belief. To see somebody give more than 100% of effort both Mentally and Physically hour after hour even after having to ultimately except failure was very humbling and we will be cautious of what we moan about for the next few weeks.

Thanks and Congrats JO!

*** the stage record for the run remains with Andy Mouncey as I did not complete the swim

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