That's it no backing out now...a moment of madness and I am entered in the HSBC "Novice Super Sprint" triathlon at Dorney Lake, Eton on Sunday 18th September. Milena has decided that she wants to join dad and will run and cycle in the childrens duathlon.
I have wanted to try and complete a triathlon for a while but have always found excuses not to bother. Super Sprint is the shortest possible distance but aimed at Novices I should be in good company with sprinting likely to be restricted to getting out of the water ASAP. We'll be raising money for a good cause so the only downsides are getting myself in to a wetsuit and trying to avoid drowning during the 400m open water swim in a cold, deep lake.
Milena has started training too and is looking forward to the day more than her dad.
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Many thanks for your support, I will publish some photos from the day on safe return to Yorkshire.
