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Over a 10 day period at the end of July 2010, I intend to compete in two tough triathlons to raise money for both Care International UK (the charity my wife works for as a Shelter specialist - www.careinternational.org.uk ) and also St Dunstans (the charity who provides lifelong support for blind and visually impaired ex-Service men and women - www.st-dunstans.org.uk ). 

The first triathlon will take place in sweltering heat and at altitude in the French Alpes. The race includes a 2200m swim in glacial melt waters, followed by 3 alpine climbs over 72 miles of cycling, finishing atop the famous Alpe D'huez, where upon I will be running a half marathon! Temperatures are generally in the high thirties!! 

If I survive this then just over a week later I will be racing with a visually impaired friend, Steve Parnell, at the London Triathlon. Whilst the distances are shorter, the event focuses on Steve and the logistics of negotiating a mass start swim, fast bike course and a 10km run. 

We have 2 separate Just giving pages for the two charities, so please feel free to whichever you like or preferably to both! The other page is at: www.justgiving.com/DAVID-BABISTER- 

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