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📣📣Im super excited to finally share that in just over 7 months (2nd October) I'll be running my first 70.3 Ironman Triathlon in Barcelona. That's a 1.2 mile 🏊‍♂️, 56 mile 🚴 and 13.1 mile 🏃‍♂️, all to be done in under 8.5 hours😬😬.

Just for context, here's a recap of the longest official races I've done previously. 

🏊‍♂️ - Haven't done a race yet, let alone open water😅

🚴 - Longest Bike (2018); 42 miles in 5:03

🏃‍♂️ - Longest Run (2019); 13.1 miles in 2:53

Having never done a triathlon previously, it's safe to say that this is going to be a challenge for me.

Over the course of the year, i'll be doing a number of Triathlons to sensibly build up to the 70.3 distance (More on that later).

🤔Why am I doing this?

It started a while ago with an obsession of wanting an "Ironman Tattoo" (Not the Marvel Character). The Red M. For me it was a symbol, an international sign of recognition, synonymous with being a pretty awesome💪🏽 athlete. But the more I train, the more I appreciate what that symbol actually stands for 'Anything is possible'

The amount of work that goes into making 'crossing that finish line' a reality; the hours of structured training, the planned nutrition to support it, the learning of new skills,  growth in both mindset and body, the discipline and motivation to stick with it for months on end and the want to overcome self-made fears.

It's for these same reasons, I'm running to support Bristol Bears Community Foundation🐻. The programmes they deliver, help improve both mental and physical health in the local community. Looking to inspire both young and older individuals through the power of sport.

Having volunteered with them and first hand witnessed the lives they touch. This is a charity I'm proud to support ❤️(You can read more about their programmes here - https://www.bristolbearsrugby.com/our-community/programmes/)

👋🏽👋🏽What can you can do?

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    2. If you're able to donate, amazing!! 😍👍🏽

    3. Got something you don't need any more? - Get in touch and donate it. I'll find it a new home - All contributions from any sale will be donated to Bristol Bears Community Foundation. 

    4. If you're interested in how I'm progressing - Follow my journey on Strava  - https://www.strava.com/athletes/23278280

In time, I'll keep you posted on my journey as well as give you an insight into what your money is driving and the lives it touches❤️.

That’s all for now. 

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