A few months ago I had never ridden a road bike, had a swimming lesson or run more than about 12 miles.

So I thought it would be sensible to sign up for an iron distance triathlon!

Preparation for this event so far has often been rewarding and enjoyable, but also demanding and sacrificial at times trying to fit in training hours around everything else. The next couple of months will be increasingly intense and I will need support from friends and family to keep on when it's getting tough. 

More than just take on the challenge, I would love to raise money for a charity called Christian Blind Mission. Any sponsorship would be a great source of encouragement and will help spur me on through the hard training sessions! 

CBM is a Christian oversees disability organization with an emphasis on (but not exclusive to) helping people in developing countries with reversible causes of blindness. They run a range of projects and their work makes a huge positive impact on many disadvantaged lives and communities..

If you are keen to get involved in my Iron Man journey by sponsoring me on behalf of CBM I would be hugely grateful, as would the many people whose lives will changed through your generosity.

Thanks!