Update 7/09/09:
I did it I did it I did it!
I completed my race - despite being so nervous I was in tears for 2 days beforehand and had an asthma attack! My finishing time was 6 hours and 9 minutes, which was a much better time than I was expecting.
I am still collecting so thanks again!
Lou x
Hiya! Thanks for coming to support me!
Those of you that know me know I'm quite fit and like my training, but even for me this is a HUGE challenge and I am incredibly scared..........
On Sat 5th Sept I will be attempting to do a Half Ironman Triathlon. This is a 1900m swim with 999 other people in Rutland Water (think washing machine), followed by a very hilly 56 mile bike, and finally a gruelling 13.1 mile half marathon - might be crawling by this stage. The whole thing is continuous and to make matters worse I have to finish it within 8 hours!
I have decided to do this madness to raise money for Comic Relief as I really believe in the fantastic work they do for so many people and charities in the UK and other countries. Just a little bit of money from you will go to help one of those people.
Times are tight I know so really every pound or bit of change you can give will help. After the race, I will pick someone's name at random and give them 20 quid! So you may end up with more money than you gave!
Donating through here is easy and totally secure. Your details are safe and they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Don't forget to tick the Gift Aid so they can reclaim on every donation by a UK taxpayer.
Thanks for supporting me guys. Wish me luck...Agh! I'm gonna need it!
Lou xx
