Swim 750 metres, Cycle 20km's Run 5Km's - sounds simple when I write it. The training has proven to be a different story.

I have had crashes on my bike, runs that felt like I was running through treacle and finished swims thinking that I was never going to be able to do this.

Despite this being a painful journey for me, it is nothing compared to the hardship that the people benefitting from Lively Minds are born into. Ali, my cousin, does an amazing job improving those lives. I am happy to make this small physical sacrifice to try to raise some money for them.

 This is my first, and I intend it to be my only, charity event requesting sponsorship. I won't be coming back to you next year when I do a different triathlon. Any donations really help so even if you can only give a small amount, please give that.