So having successfully done the Cardiff Half Marathon last year and spent 6 months eating pies through the winter I decided it was time to do something new.  February saw Neil and I rock up poolside to the Cardiff Triathletes Tuesday training sessions looking a little sheepish (and fat).

I'm still a bit fat but have spent the last few months learning how to swim properly.

So on 12th September I'll be competing in the Weymouth Classic, Olympic Distance Triathlon.  This involves a 1.5Km swim in the lovely waters of the English Channel, a 40Km bike ride, followed by a 10Km run.

I'll be raising money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Great Britain.  The MS Society of Great Britain & Northern Ireland is the UK's largest organisation dedicated to supporting the 100,000 people, their families and carers affected by multiple sclerosis.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.