Here I am again, swimming cap in hand. It's triathlon time. It's sponsorship time.

The charity is REACT, a small outfit dedicated to providing young displaced people in Sudan with the educational materials they need to get their lives going again. Have a look at www.reactweb.org

I'll be doing it with Jon McGuinness. I say 'with him'. i do of course mean just ahead of him. If you know him, your duty is clear - sponsor me instead. I'm taller.

It's on August 2nd. I'm on a spartan regime of broccoli, brown rice and livid blue energy drinks. I am the very spirit of middle-aged and slightly desperate-seeming athletics.

Thanks, all

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Refugee Education Across Conflicts Trust 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.

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