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My story

 
Triathlon Update:  2 down, 1 to go....

I've now done two triathlons - Bleinheim and Allerthorpe, with the last triathlon at Blithfield in Staffordshire on 31 August, so another 7 weeks training.

Bleinheim on 8 June was a great event that targeted "newbies" - but the tough, hilly course was designed for hardened triathletes!  It was hard, I'd pulled a muscle, it was the hottest day of the year and it was the first chance to combine all 3 elements, so it was good to finish in 1 hr 37min. I hated the swim and made some mistakes, but the support was amazing and kept me going.  5000 racers over 2 days and a carnival atmosphere made it a full weekend celebration.  Definitely one for next year.

Allerthorpe triathlon on 22/06 was totally different; a small event c.200 people.  A flatter course, but windy (gusts at 50mph) made the swim and bike tough. Having learnt from Bleinheim, the swim was bumpier (150 men trying to squeeze through a narrow door in the water, whilst racing).  The bike was excellent fun, a great course for speed.  The run was still hard, but getting better.  I finished this in 1 hr 20min - 17 minutes faster than Bleinheim and personal bests in everything. I'm absolutely delighted with this time.  There was a fantastic atmosphere - small and supporter friendly.

So after a pause to recover, I’m preparing for the last one.  Training is getting harder to maintain, so donations now are just the encouragement I need.  Central Manchester Women's Aid are really grateful for all the support.  They're planning a number of treatment days for their women, and circus skills fun days for their children over the summer.  They couldn't do this without your support.  I've been humbled by the level of support and encouragement from everyone.

Thanks for everything.  I'll keep going until 31 August, and then I think a break beckons.  And by the way, I was as tired as I look in the photo.

Steve Cooley

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Good Luck Donation by David Meacher-Jones 03/09/08  

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Best of luck with the run/swim/cycle... Donation by Raymond Kelly 02/09/08  

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hey, well done with all three triathlons and for raiding all this dosh for such a great cause Donation by Amanda, Ian, Theo, Eve and Cyrus 01/09/08  

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Good luck for tomorrow Steve, keep focussing on that beer... Donation by Vicky Smith 30/08/08  

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you must be mad... Donation by Geraldine C 30/08/08  

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Well done so far and good luck . Donation by Janet Beaumont 30/08/08  

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You are looking very well! Donation by Chris Berry 29/08/08  

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Keep going, Steve. You're doing amazingly well. What a star. Kxx Donation by Katie Russell 29/08/08  

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Good Luck Steve!! Donation by Simon Young 28/08/08  

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Respect Donation by Charlie Parker 28/08/08  

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Good work and enjoy the last race... Donation by Penny Chalton 28/08/08  

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Well done Steve!! Donation by Sarah W 28/08/08  

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Good luck. Well Done. Donation by Stuart Gulliver 21/08/08  

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Loads of luck! hopefully we'll get to see you to celebrate yet another personal best in September. Donation by Ali & Andy 19/08/08  

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2 down 1 to go, keep up the good work Donation by tom flanagan 03/08/08  

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good for you ,Steve and such a great cause,best regards and all strength for the third! Donation by mairi mclean 28/07/08  

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Best wishes from Croydon. Next step - London Marathon Donation by Alan Matthews 23/07/08  

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Alright, you bored me to death about it so I had better sponsor you! Seriously - well done! Donation by Janvier Hyde 17/07/08  

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It sounds gruesome, well done Donation by Gail Hardwick 17/07/08  

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Mummy sponsored the race. Here is £1 a day from us to sponsor your remaining training! Good luck :-) Donation by Carl & Jacob 16/07/08  

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Good luck Stephen, and thanks for getting Matthew interested!!! Yet another sporting event to attend!! Only kidding. Donation by Elaine, Mark Alexander and Matthew 12/07/08  

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Well done Steve Donation by Paul Hart 07/07/08  

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best wishes and thanks steve Donation by Mark Kitts 03/07/08  

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Here's to a new personal best! Well done x Donation by Sara Gill 02/07/08  

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You are still a fat little devil though, but I am fatter and not fit at all. Well done. Nick Donation by Nick Johnson 02/07/08  

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Hope this inspires you to knock off a few more seconds! Donation by Aaron Porter 29/06/08  

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best of luck with the next two, rather you than me... Donation by Neil Mackenzie 27/06/08  

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Good luck (my husband steve), drink coming your way on Friday Donation by Andrew Greer and Susan Nash 25/06/08  

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Good Luck - you're putting me to shame! Donation by Simon Hill 20/06/08  

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