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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

Well done on the first, and enjoy the next two! Donation by Emma Cox 19/06/08  

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Good luck Donation by George Anderson 18/06/08  

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Can't wait until its over and you can drink champagne again Donation by Lorraine Hallam 16/06/08  

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A great effort, well done indeed! Donation by Peter Branson 16/06/08  

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hopefully no 14 year old boys about to injure you. Good Luck!!! Donation by Bill & Beryl 12/06/08  

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well done - you must feel so proud of yourself - and rightly so Donation by Amanda 10/06/08  

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You mad fool. We're really impressed you're even attempting this! Donation by Fiona & Karen 07/06/08  

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rather you than me, mate Donation by jill 07/06/08  

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Good Luck Donation by Lorraine Pitt 07/06/08  

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Run/swim/cycle Steve run/swim/cycle! Good luck! Donation by Ian and Jackie Berry 06/06/08  

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Hope your fish toe doesn't hamper your performance!! Donation by Lizzie 'Fungus Foot' Fellows 05/06/08  

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Best of luck Steve! Donation by Toni 05/06/08  

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go go gadget steve Donation by The Frezza-Greenlands 05/06/08  

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Good luck, but you do know mobile phones are barred! Donation by Chris Tunstall 04/06/08  

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Best of luck you nutter Donation by Helen Wilson 04/06/08  

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I am so proud of you! Donation by Lesley Dixon 03/06/08  

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I know an excellent 'coach' if you need one! Donation by Terry Rickhuss 02/06/08  

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Good Luck.... Donation by Veronica Davidge 02/06/08  

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better you than me-but it is a magnificent effort. Donation by Ian J. Stewart 01/06/08  

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Good luck! Donation by Andrew Kilburn 30/05/08  

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Good luck, looks a great cause. Can you suggest a sponsored silence next time for Lesley? Donation by Aidan, Sheena and Bertie Grills 30/05/08  

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Good luck - I trust that the hay fever isn't interfering too much with the training! Donation by Keith Handley 30/05/08  

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Always new you where barking! Good luck mate. A photo to prove it would be good. Donation by Dave & all the team at The MJ 30/05/08  

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Go for it |Steve - but dont get too attached to the wetsuit! Donation by hilary brearley 29/05/08  

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Good luck, you must be mad!! Donation by margaret asquith 29/05/08  

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long swim, cold water, wet suit - what if you want to pee? all the best Donation by tim willis 29/05/08  

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Best of luck! Donation by Rhea Keehn 29/05/08  

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G Luck Steve! But with all that training you don't need any luck - you'll be racing past everyone else! Hope you enjoy yourself. Donation by Lucy + Kat 28/05/08  

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Steve - very best of luck - you look amazing on all that training!!! Donation by Esme & Kevin 28/05/08  

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An excellent achievement, good luck mate. Donation by John Schless 28/05/08  

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