This September I am taking part in WASDALE - the worlds hardest traditional half iron distance triathlon, set in the English Lake District valley of Wasdale.I will Swim - 1.2 miles – 1.9km across Wastwater, England's deepest and coldest lake! No mean feat for a woman who couldn't swim 18 months ago! I will then Bike – 56 miles 90km out to SkelwithBridge via SantonBridge, Eskdale, Hardknott pass, Wrynose pass and Little Langdale. Return to Wasdale Head Inn via Great Langdale, Wrynose pass, Hardknott, Eskdale, SantonBridge, Gosforth and Nether Wasdale. Total ascent 7,217 ft Next up is the run 13.1 miles up Scaffel Pike, England's highest peak - then I collapse in a heap!

As part of my training I will be doing the Big Italian Bike Ride (140 miles), Roe Valley, Lisburn and Newtownabbey sprint Triathlons, the great Ulster Swim and lots more events besides. However, Wasdale will be my toughest challenge yet.