1 September 2015

The Triple Challenge

This year, I decided not to race competitively at a high level, but instead organize and participate in three separate challenges which I was to call 'The Triple Challenge' all in aid of ACTion for A-T.

  1. LEJOG

In July, I cycled from Lands End to John O'Groats. This involved cycling a total of 1076 miles over 10 days. I did the whole route by myself and had different friends join me for various days.  I also completed 3 days solo. Read the article here. 

  1. IRONMAN WALES:

I competed in IronMan Wales in September …. Just for ‘fun’! This involved a 2.4 mile swim in the ocean, a 112 mile super hilly bike ride and a 26.2 mile run.  For those of you that know me, this is a much longer distance than I am used to competing, so this was a huge but incredibly fun and challenging event! Read the article here.

  1. KIDS TRIATHLON:

Finally, I ran the annual Action for A-T Kids Triathlon and adults Aquathlon at St Catherine's School, Bramley on Saturday 25th September. The idea of this event was to give the local children the opportunity to experience their own challenge and try a triathlon. This event included a swim in the school pool (of various distances), a cycle around the fields (again various distances) and a run around the track.  The event also held a BBQ and cake sale. Read the article here .

Action for A-T 

Action for A-T raises money for medical research to find a cure or medical advancement that will enable children who suffer with Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T) to live a longer and healthier life.

I met a young girl called Evie who was 5 years old and her lovely family whilst coaching swimming. Evie had recently been diagnosed with A-T, a rare and little known neurological condition. Since then, I have wanted to help raise awareness and fundraise for this charity.

Thank you 

THANK YOU so much to everyone who helped me, supported me and sponsored me during the charity events for Action for A-T.

During my training, 'Tour' LEJOG, IronMan Wales, the kids triathlon and adults aquathlon I met some incredible people.

An amazing total amount of £5000 was raised through the Just Giving page, generous donations throughout the events and included £2500 raised through the kids triathlon and adults aquathlon held at St Catherine’s School.  This is Awesome!