It's done - took 1 hour and 54 minutes .... If I do it again I aim to cut at least 7 mins off the total  just by improving the running time! Thanks so much xx

As you know 'sporty' isn't my middle name.

However, on Sept 10th I will do my first ever sporting event since compulsory athletics at school over 30 years ago! It's a Sprint Triathlon - (750m open water swim, 18k cycle and 5k run - in that order). Not hard distances but putting it all together will really stretch me.

If you can spare a few pounds to sponsor me and help The Christie - the NorthWest's rather wonderful cancer research and treatment hospital - then please do.

I do this in memory of my Dad, and with optimism and hope for many friends.

Thanks 

Alex