As many of you know, in 2009 I set my sights on becoming a triathlete. Perhaps not a very good one, but a triathlete nonetheless.
As my training has progressed, my ambitions have also grown, to the point that I have now declared that 2010 will hereby be known as 'The Year of Living Painfully'!
The concept is a simple one; to take part in at least one competitive event (mainly Triathlons, but some Duathlons and perhaps even the odd running race) each month throughout the whole of 2010. Yes, that's a minimum of 12 races in 2010.
To spur me on, and to make the whole adventure that little bit meaningful, I have decided to do it for charity. And for 2010, I have chosen Unicef.
Why Unicef? Well, for at least two very good reasons:
1. They help children who need it most in over 190 countries around the world
2. They are truly global - I am lucky to have friends, family and colleagues across the world; this charity will is just a relevant in the US, Australia or Germany as it is in the UK
Track my progress.
I'll be keeping this page updated with the details of each race that I enter, adding new events as I go.
You can also track my training progress and missives on my Triathlon blog - www.triblogs.com/blog/prhim.
Race Calendar:
January - 24th - Dorney Lake (Eton) Duathlon
5km Run / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
February - 28th - Castle Coombe Duathlon
3.2km Run / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
March - 14th - Dorney Lake (Eton) Duathlon
5km Run / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
April - 18th - Winchester Triathlon
400m Swim / 32km Cycle / 10km Run
May - 16th - Salisbury Fast Twitch Triathlon
June - 27th - Marlborough Fast Twitch Triathlon
July - TBA
August - 7th - LONDON TRIATHLON - The Big One!!
750m Swim / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
September - TBA
October - Sandy Balls Duathlon
5km Run / 20km Cycle / 5km Run
November - 21st - Chilly Duathlon
3.2km Run / 16km Cycle / 3.2km Run
December - TBA
So please dig deep and give me your support for my 'Year of Living Painfully' (but all in a good cause!) for 2010!
Of course, it's entirely up to you how much you donate, but remember this is for a full 12 races! I won't come begging for more money after each event. :-)
Thanks,
Matt
Raised:
133%
Raised so far: £1,000.00
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Congrats. Great year. What will you be capable of in 2011? Donation by James Fisher on 22/11/10 |
£169.00 + £47.67 Gift Aid |
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Well done Matt you have done great this year. Donation by Karl Paul on 26/09/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Go under 1'10 this year and I'll double it! Donation by K on 24/08/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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A little more to help you get nearer your target and help spur you on in Bristol tomorrow. Good Luck. Mum x Donation by Christine Fisher on 21/08/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well done for your tremendous effort so far Matt, keep up the good work! Great charity to donate to, K, M & J xxx Donation by Karen Davies on 02/08/10 |
£10.00 |
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Well done Matt I admire you and all that you are doing. Good Luck. x x Donation by Victoria Wilson on 31/07/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done you...keep up the amazing effort xxx Donation by Samantha Hayward on 28/07/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Top Effort Matt !! Donation by Ian Doig on 07/07/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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A walk in the park, I am sure... All the best! Donation by Constant Fischer on 16/04/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Steve Feeney on 16/04/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Chantelle Mearing on 16/04/10 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Lots of luck x Donation by Vick Quin on 13/04/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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go for it you one healthy bunny! Donation by Abigail Shone on 25/03/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Aaron Kaye on 25/02/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Hi Matt, Good Luck in all the events, we look forward to following your journey through 2010. Donation by Vickie & Justin on 03/02/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Wow! It may be the "Year of Pain" but it will certainly be a fantastic achievement! Lots of luck xx Donation by Diane Reading on 31/01/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Well done you!! Keep up the good work! All the best, Leanne x Donation by Leanne Fletcher on 29/01/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Matt- Make us proud, we are cheering you on from the U.S. Donation by Daniel Ross Camarillo on 27/01/10 |
£12.00 |
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Go Matt go...you are some guy!!! x Donation by Gill Russell on 25/01/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Matt! this is very courageous of you!!you will get better and better im sure! Let me know whenever you need to sooth those sore legs! :-) Donation by nancy@therapy4sports.com on 24/01/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Here's some money now go put some clothes on! Good luck. Donation by Glenn Stephens on 21/01/10 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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We will give you a completion bonus, later in the year ! Look forward to perhaps seeing you at a race! Donation by Karen & Adam on 20/01/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Go Matt - your crazy fool :O) Seriously though well done you x Donation by Heidi Cranfield on 19/01/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Wishing you lots of success Matthew. Proud of you. Donation by Christine Fisher on 18/01/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Should keep you out of trouble for a while Mr Fisher! Well done, and good luck! x Donation by Jo Baguley on 14/01/10 |
£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid |
| * Total raised online: | £990.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £10.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £1,000.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £209.56 |
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