As my followers totriornottotri.com are aware (and probably bored of by now) on 7 July 2013 I will join 1299 others at the start of the Outlaw Ironman distance triathlon.  The long course, Iron distance is a 3.8km (2.4mile) swim, 180km (112mile) bike ride and finishes with a marathon (42.2km/26.2 miles) in under 17 hours.  Starting in the dawn sun at the National Watersports centre, Nottingham we will set off in a maelstrom washing machine that is typical of water swimming but has a closer resemblance to a brawl.  If I survive the swim and beat the cut off I face a bike ride that is longer than I have ever cycled before completing only my 3rd ever marathon whilst fighting the effects and fatigue of the day’s adventure.  

http://www.justgiving.com/Oliver-Nokes

Just to make sure I get round! A little motivation.  

I will be raising money for Odyssey which is a charity that provide outdoor breaks/activities for cancer sufferers.  My Mum has had breast cancer twice in 5 years and has benefited greatly from their support.  It can be a difficult time and the emotional support they provide does far more that any yellow sodding wrist band will ever do by “raising awareness”.  

I do hate begging for sponsorship especially for an activity I enjoy but given the severity of this once in a lifetime (MAYBE) challenge I feel I am justified in asking you to support this.  I may have bitten off more than I can chew this time.  If you are still reading you may have missed the link. So here it is again… http://www.justgiving.com/Oliver-Nokes  

Please help me support this fantastic charity.  Nothing goes to me it is all via justgiving. 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

I'll remind you soon if you don't have the spondoolicks right now!