My story

Last year I took the plunge and decided it was high time to challenge myself further by competing in the Ironman France which takes place in Nice on the 24th June. For those of you who don't know this is a triathlon where the distances are 2.25m swim , a 110m bike and a 26mile run, the timer starts when the gun goes at the swim start and stops when you cross the line at the end of the run.

Before I started my training I had never completed any of the distances individually let alone in one block. As of today, 18th May, I have biked the distance ( thank you to John my coach ) but still not yet covered the run or swim in one go. I have faith in my coach who assures me I will be fine :-) 

This has been a massive committment in training hours for me (thank you to Bill for all his patience and support xx) , upwards of 18 hours in my peak weeks and it would be a shame not to mark this without raising some sponsorship for the RSPCA in Leicester.

So , pleasae dig deep, and donate to this  worthy cause - it will remind me to keep going when I hit those low moments and body and mind are flagging.

So, my first race of the season and my warm up for Nice was the Belvoir Half Iron man on the 25th May. We had gloriour weather so good also for Nice preparation. The swim was horrid - you could not see hand in fron of face in the black water , the ride was 3 loops of a hilly course and the run was 4 laps which also included and very annoying hill. All went well and I can in 5th in my age group and qualified , to boot , for tor the world champs long course next year !!!!

MY RACE NUMBER IS THROUGH - 183 - REALITY SETS IN !

My updates 1

Thank you all for your kind donations, I have posted a few photos of the IM event on the site and have now closed the site down. With the match funding from work I will have raised over £700 !

19/07/12 11:09

My charity

RSPCA Leicestershire Branch

RSPCA Leicestershire Branch

Charity Registration No. 222621

Woodside Animal Centre is the Leicestershire branch of the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). We promote animal welfare and alleviate unnecessary suffering to the animals of Leicestershire by taking in stray and unwanted animals including animal victims of cruelty. We also aid in the recovery and return of injured wildlife to their habitats. <p> Approximately 3,500 animals are cared for each year at a cost of £14,000 per week. We are completely self-funded and receive no money from the government, National Lottery or national society. Our only income comes from the generosity and support of the people of Leicestershire, to whom we are eternally grateful.

Donations 28

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Cash donation from colleagues at work

Donation by Sarah Haslam on 19/07/12

£87.00

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I love you Sarah, keep going !

Donation by Bill Haslam on 19/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Congratulations!!! Great result. I hope you're feeling very proud of yourself. Fab to see some photos.

Donation by Rebecca Warner on 16/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Sarah!

Donation by Ian Plowman on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anne Gentry on 02/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Glad u made it !! :o)

Donation by Sharon Inchley on 02/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Sarah! 13hrs, 37 mins and 07 seconds Well done! Teresa

Donation by Teresa Meadows on 27/06/12

£13.37

+ £3.34 Gift Aid

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Hope it all went well Sarah. You are a brave lass! Love, Lyn & Malc

Donation by Lynda Ravilious on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations Sarah!!!

Donation by Grace Smith on 25/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Sarah - wish you well from Laos, Tom and Paul

Donation by Paul Brown on 24/06/12

£50.00

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Thinking of you Sarah! Ouch!

Donation by Peter Brown on 23/06/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Go, Sarah, GOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Donation by Peter Milne on 22/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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WOW...I'm very impressed! Good Luck from Toogoods. x

Donation by Emma Toogood on 22/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Diana Corps on 21/06/12

£10.00

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Hi Sarah Good Luck, you're a star! Be thinking of you Ruth and John

Donation by Helen Mann on 21/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Sarah All the best for Nice Keith & Pat

Donation by Keith Wright on 21/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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That is giving it some Sarah! Wishing you the best Iron Man.

Donation by Tom Haslam on 20/06/12

£10.00

Donation by Catherine Sacre on 20/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Have a fantastic race. You are an inspiration to us all. Well done x

Donation by Francis & Krystyna Sykes on 20/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go for it, Sarah! We wish you a good Iron Man...hope all goes well. Love, Mum and Dad xx

Donation by Margaret Phillips on 19/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Iain Wetherill on 18/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Keith Faulkner on 18/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Lisa Smith on 18/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Fair play to you Sarah! Wishing you a great race.

Donation by Mark Trevarthen on 17/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Sarah, you are a brave lady! If possible enjoy the race, your training has been worth it. Good luck! Sx

Donation by Sarah Sordy on 16/06/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£500.37
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£500.37
  • Gift Aid£85.84

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