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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

Good luck Donation by Bryan Sanderson 27/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go for it, you've certainly put the work in! Donation by Catherine and Jason 23/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

If you manage to do all three I will buy the beer all one night in the local. Donation by Richard Mason 22/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Kevin Lavery 21/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best of luck! Donation by Kim & Pete Somerville 20/05/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

May the force be with you. Good luck and go well. Donation by Sally Bowdery 20/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Perhaps I should just send round the guys in white coats... Donation by Alastair Robertson 19/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

You just make sure you do it in under an hour..... Donation by Ross and Nessa 19/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Steve and well done for supporting such a needy cause Donation by Fiona, Bob, Oliver and Emma Robinson 18/05/08  

£20.00

How will you cope? A triathlon is a long time to go without talking!!! Good Luck and well done! Donation by Kathryn Younger 16/05/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

do you get a pie at the end like we do in the Greggs run? I'll join you if we do! Donation by Mark H 12/05/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Best of luck. If you want any training programme help then get in touch! Donation by Andy Weightman 12/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

confirmed - they are not all locked up yet then! Donation by Heather Jones 10/05/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Good luck Steve. I thought I was mad but this takes the biscuit! Donation by Carol Mills 10/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck. As a cyclist, runner and ocasional swimmer,my thoughts go with you. Donation by Graham Reay 08/05/08  

£50.00

Good luck. Rather you than me Donation by David Walker 08/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good luck! x Donation by Dave Lewis 08/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

The things you'll do to avoid going out for a meal with us... Donation by Mark and Sal 08/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Steve, we know you can do it! Donation by David, Aileen & Elaine 07/05/08  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

It's the wet suit I feel sorry for... Donation by Stephen Griggs 04/05/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

good luck steve dont spill your wine on the way round !! Donation by Ian Haythornthwaite 02/05/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

an impressive challenge and a good cause, best of luck Steve Donation by ray hennessy 02/05/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

That's a fiver to spur you on for each of the nine bits. I am sure you will be brilliant! Good luck. E. Donation by Ems 01/05/08  

£45.00 + £12.69 Gift Aid

We'll be thinking of you Steve - the operative word being thinking (you know we love physical activity in our family!!) Donation by The Shillos 30/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Wish we could be at Blenheim - but we'll be cheering you on - and we'll make sure we're at the other Donation by Shirley and Geoff 30/04/08  

£30.00

Good on ye Steve.... Jan x Donation by Jan, Neil and Elliot Hughes 30/04/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Steve!! :) Donation by Sam Saxby 29/04/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Run forest, swim forest, pedal forest !!! Donation by Brian, Richard and Tony at Matrix Direct Sales 29/04/08  

£100.00

Good luck from us both - hope the training is going well! Donation by John and Anna 29/04/08  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Good luck Steve Donation by Martin Smith 28/04/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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