For the past 2 years I've talked Iron Man without doing anything about it. So 9 months ago I decided to take the proverbial plunge and signed up for Ironman Henley!!!

For those of you who don't know - Ironman is a long distance triathlon:

2.4 miles open water swim

112 mile cycle

26.2 mile run/crawl!!

I liken it to a pregnancy... always tired, dietary restrictions, no alcohol (with exceptions), limited caffeine, early mornings, poor sleep.  It goes further than this though - if you've been pregnent you will realise that thats all pregnent people talk about - I have done the same with Ironman - training, questioning myself etc. So 9 months later - you go through an increadible journey - 16 hours of pushing and pulling, pain and suffering, analgesia, bloods, sweat and tears - and at the end of it you have....a medal.

I have decided to try and raise some money for prostate cancer as it is something that has affected both me and lou's lives. My Grandad died when I was still at school with prostate cancer and Lou's Grandad also died with prostate cancer. More recently though she lost her step dad Pete who played a large role in both our lives. 

I think they would all be very proud of what I am trying to achive. 

I would be grateful of your donations big or small!!!

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