<p>That's right. An ironman triathlon. Or to put it another way...</p> <p>...a 2.4-mile lake swim...</p> <p>...followed by 112 miles on the bike...</p> <p>...and then a marathon.</p> <p>My old friend Jamie Kirkaldy and I have been building up to this for a long time now, but that doesn't make it any less terrifying. It is, after all, quite a long way. And I think I speak for both of us when I say we're expecting it to be quite difficult.&nbsp;</p> <p>Should you fancy sponsoring me, though, that would make a big difference, and would quite possibly inspire me to keep shuffling along come the 1st of July.</p> <p>Whatever people donate will make a big difference to Mind, a brilliant charity which provides advice and support to people with mental health issues. Mind also works to help overcome the stigma that continues to surround conditions like depression - including in professional sportspeople. In short, you can be sure your sponsorship money will be going to a very valuable cause.</p> <p>If you are able to donate, I'd be very grateful indeed. And should you want to keep tracks on my training, I'm blogging for 220 Triathlon magazine at www.220triathlon.com/blogs/Matt-Kurton and tweeting all manner of nonsense @theironkurton.</p> <p>Thanks again,</p> <p>Matt <cite><em></em></cite></p>