Raised: 110%
Target: £1,500.00
Raised so far: £1,655.00
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. As several close friends have recently been affected by cancer, I thought I would try and raise some money for the Leicestershire based charity, Hope Against Cancer. With everyone feeling the pinch at the moment, the challenge had to be good value for money for any potential sponsor! Therefore in return for your sponsorship, I will undertake a bargain bucket of a 3 for 1 as follows:

5 April 2009: Mansfield Triathlon: 400m pool swim / 14.5k bike / 5k run

Completed in 1:06:22

Swim: 08:36

T1: 02:22

Bike: 29:45

T2: 01:15

Run: 24:20

My first attempt at triathlon, which was strangely enjoyable. Pleased the first event was in a pool. Transitions were dreadful, wasting 2 minutes putting socks on!

2 May 2009: Century Cycle Challenge - Nevill Holt (Leics) to Burnham Deepdale on the Norfolk Coast -104 miles

Completed in circa 6hrs 45 mins riding time! As part of a team of 11 riders, we set off from Nevill Holt, at 8.30am, towards Uppingham, then Oakham, Witham, Spalding, Kings Lynn (some weird people live there....), Sandringham, and then finally, towards the sea at Burnham Deepdale to the finish at 4pm. A party for the riders followed on a wonderful sunny evening. In total the 122 riders raised a grand total of £66,280, of which your donations formed part thereof!

As for the ride, the first 40m were fine, next 20 were awful as my body ran out of fuel in the sun. Some energy gels got me to lunch for some carbs and some salt, and thereafter I developed a second wind that took me strongly to the finish.

28 June 2009: Northampton Triathlon, Grendon Lakes

Completed in 1:37:30

Swim: 17:31

T1: 02:00

Bike: 50:10

T2: 01:13

Run: 26:34

My first outing in a open water swim event, which also happened to be the British Army Triathlon championship. The swim and bike went quite well, but by the time I began the run I was knackered, as I watched the Para's come flying past! Transitions were hugely improved, particularly given taking off a wetsuit formed part of this race.

 

If you haven't sponsored me yet , donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Hope Against Cancer gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.So please sponsor me now!

Jeff - well done. I hadn't realised you had already completed it. You look very fit and well. Donation by Jeremy Kemsley-Pein 27/07/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Jeff Donation by Martin Rumble 06/07/09  

£50.00

Well done matey - an inspiration to us all! Donation by Joe Riddell 01/07/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You must have masochistic tendencies - well done anyway Donation by Paul Diamond 12/05/09  

£50.00

Fab effort - good on you! Donation by Mike, Annie, Gem and Lottie 05/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Jean & Emrys Rees 28/04/09  

£50.00

Donation by Anthony & John Dean 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You Nutter! Good luck old mate! Donation by Hamish 21/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I hope that you shall be doing this with the usual "packhorse" costume on ! Donation by Angus 20/04/09  

£20.00

Best of luck, Jonny, Lisa, Peter & Frederick Donation by Big Lad 14/04/09  

£20.00

Just do it! Donation by Charlie, Karen, Emily & Tommy 14/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Barnsdale Hall Hotel 14/04/09  

£75.00

You've done the big apple , now do the big bannna Donation by Andrew Morris 07/04/09  

£100.00

Only 3? Is that it?! Great challenge and a fantastic cause. Good luck!! Donation by Darren & Charlotte 03/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best and good luck !! Donation by Ray,Pauline & Wayne (V&SFABS) 03/04/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

An amazing effort - see you in the Hoste!! Donation by Simon Hempsall 01/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good Luck Jeff Donation by Lloyd Spencer 31/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A piece of advice from the golden child - stay on the path Brother Noompsi xxx good luck xxx Donation by Anne, Will & Maria 28/03/09  

£10.00

Trust you be wearing that get-up in Edinburgh! Donation by Andy White 26/03/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck !! Donation by Paul Fahey 24/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck, Jeff!! Donation by Mum, Dad & Family 24/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck in your fund raising efforts! Donation by Architects LE1 23/03/09  

£25.00

You look like youve lost weight Donation by Julian Evans 23/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Brave! Good Luck. Donation by Nicola Horsfall 20/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Is there any stopping you?! Donation by Ad Starr 20/03/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck from all the lads on site. Donation by Steve & Brian Curley 20/03/09  

£100.00

Good effort. Kilimanjaro next then? Donation by Lizzie Clark 19/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Mad man Donation by Andy FS 19/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have you taken a bang to the head? Good luck Jeff....great cause Donation by Charlie Pettifer 19/03/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck ! Donation by Richard Baker 19/03/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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