12th Aug update - Back home and I am now AN OUTLAW!

A fantastic day & I'm delighted to say that I managed to complete the event in 13h52m......highlights will be on Sky in a couple of weeks.

 

Always one to rise to a challenge I somehow find myself on the start list for The Outlaw Triathlon on August 8th 2010.  This is an Ironman distance triathlon which incorporates the following;

Swim - 2.4 mile

Bike - 112 miles

Run - 26.2 miles

I've run a few marathons in the past and  also competed in a couple of triathlons last year but nothing of this magnitude and it's fair to say that it will be the most difficult physical challenge I've taken on (there is a 17 hour cutoff for the event).

The purpose of doing this event (in addition to satisfying my midlife crisis) is to raise money for the excellent work done by the Redhill & Reigate YMCA supporting disabled and vulnerable children / young adults.

I've been involved with this charity for a few years and everything that I raise will go towards a new facility that we are currently setting up in the community to be opened in April 2011. 

My aim is to raise at least £1500 which would provide equipment such as Bubble tubes / Soft play shapes for the Sensory Room & Soft Play Areas within the new Disability hub.

Please give whatever you feel able to,  every £ raised will go towards an extremely worthy cause.

And if anyone is near Nottingham on the 8th August then feel free to come along & shout encouragement.  You'll get the opportunity to laugh at the sight of me in rubber & lycra. 

Many thanks for your generosity
Ewart

 

 

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