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Hi everyone

Update 4th Oct 2010 - The Challenge has been achieved

Alison  12 hrs 59 mins 49 s

Judith 13 hrs 1 min 55 s

Simon 14 hrs 9 mins 32 s

Bruce 17 hrs 30 mins

In a mad moment (and thanks to Alison Morrissey) I decided to enter the Challenge Barcelona Triathlon on 3rd October 2010. Three gruelling events one after the other (swim 3.8km in the sea, cycle 180km on the spanish coastal roads then run 42km). Seemed like a good chance to do some fundraising. Three parts to the challenge so three charities to benefit.

Help for Heroes http://www.justgiving.com/Judith-Martin ,

Cancer Research UK (You are on this donation page now) and

Special Olympics 2011 http://www.justgiving.com/Judith-Martin-SOGB  .

Please feel free to follow the links and donate to the other charities I have chosen to fundraise for. Just think giving a few pounds of your hard earned money is a lot less painful than going through with my challenge.

 

July 2010

Training is going well at present. Swimming in Kilbirnie Loch - 2.8km completed 6th June 2010. Cycling - longest so far 130km around the roads of Ayrshire 17th July 2010. Running - Thanks to the running gang in Dunlop (Joan, Fiona, Una and our four legged friend Dougal) regularly pounding out distances of up to 14km before breakfast and gradually increasing the distance each week.

August 2010

A sprained ankle while running in the French Alps caused an upset with training. Thanks to the great medical help in Bourg St Maurice hospital and by Simon, Alison and Allan the training only stopped for one day. Swimming was no problem with the 3.8km being completed in under 2 hours in the 50m outdoor pool and cycling was manageable with an aircast protecting my left leg. By week 2 managed the Col du Petit St Bernard and a tour around Lake Annecy. Three weeks with no running but now trying to build up the miles but still a bit painful.

21st August saw a big fundraising effort to help the cause thanks to Joe and Linda Magee. A Casino Night in Dunlop raised £1500 to be split between the charities. What a night - thanks to everyone who took part and entered in to the James Bond theme.

Getting down to practicing the transitions now and checking equipment is all ok and nutrition sorted.

One week and we will be there making final preparations. The team are all fit and training has gone well. Now we all just want to get out there and get going.

Fundraising is goin well with the total on and offline donations topping £3000. (ps to Nick Newell  - Alison passed on your sponsorship)

 

Regular updates on progress will be added.

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Thanks to all the people who sponsored me offline. This is your donations being passed on to the charity - a big thankyou from me. Judith Donation by Judith Martin on 18/10/10

 
£680.61
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well done you! Donation by judith morris on 16/10/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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Donation by Alastair Miller on 11/10/10

 
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Well done that girl! You have done a fantastic time. We were talking lots about you at the weekend. Missed you but we managed - just. Speak soon Helen Donation by Catherine Thompson on 06/10/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Well Done, Judith. Great Effort. Donation by Ken Forman on 05/10/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Well done! I am so impressed. I hope you aren't suffering too much now! Donation by Margaret Meehan on 05/10/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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All the best from the Gray's Donation by george gray on 04/10/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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We still think you are mad but are in awe of your strength of mind and body.Good luck or as they say "you go girl"! Donation by The graham Family on 02/10/10

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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Judith, It sounds like an ordeal from Greek mythology, very best of luck, Allan's turn next year ! Donation by john pollock on 30/09/10

 
£50.00
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To Alison, Simon and Judith Good luck - I think you are all amazing! Love Shelagh Donation by Shelagh Palmer on 29/09/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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I am so proud of you - what determination. Got my tartan outfit!!!!!! Donation by Susan x on 26/09/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Good luck from Christie Griffith in this truly exceptional challenge. Donation by Christie Griffith on 24/09/10

 
£100.00
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Good luck Jude, you mad, mad woman. We're all rooting for you xx Donation by Ruth Cochrane on 21/09/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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You are all completely mad and I only hope you come back in 4 (individual) pieces! Good Luck x Donation by Joanna Adam on 21/09/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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Best of luck, hope all goes well and save the San Mig till after. Donation by Margaret Phillips on 21/09/10

 
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Good Luck from Arran. Hope you are still able to play tennis afterwards! Sheila Donation by Sheila Gray on 17/09/10

 
£15.00
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Good luck and keep smiling! Donation by Ruth Hobbs on 16/09/10

 
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
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You are still mad as a hatter but lots of luck from the Broons. Enjoy a good beer after. Liz + Neil Donation by Liz Brown on 16/09/10

 
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Good you're off hockey at the moment, gives us a better chance when we meet Garnock in the cup on 2nd Oct. Good Luck and all the best. Donation by Linda McTaggart on 15/09/10

 
£20.00
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Good luck from Ordhead- all that training in Holland will pay off now! Well done Judith Donation by Debbie & Robin on 14/09/10

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
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judith, good luck from canada ! - hope to see you when I am over in october (Debs will be in touch). Donation by susan logan on 14/09/10

 
£20.00
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Very best of luck from all at the office Donation by douglas Pearston on 13/09/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Jacqueline Heywood on 12/09/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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Best wishes for your very BIG day. Donation by Andy Thomson on 31/08/10

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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All the very best Judith - what a challenge - but I know you'll be great :0) Donation by Clare Greenwood on 29/08/10

 
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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