I've done plenty of cycling events and a bit of running.. but never both together. Two Disciplines, One Goal: Why I’m Taking on a Duathlon for Alzheimer’s Society UK

Date: February 2026

Event Date: 21 June 2026

The Challenge Ahead

On 21 June, I will be putting my legs (and lungs!) to the test by competing in a duathlon—a gruelling combination of running 10k, cycling 56k, and running another 10k. While the physical challenge is daunting, it pales in comparison to the daily hurdles faced by the nearly one million people living with dementia in the UK today.

Why Alzheimer’s Society?

Dementia is now the UK’s biggest killer, affecting 1 in 3 people born in the UK today. I’ve chosen to support Alzheimer’s Society because they are the only UK charity tackling dementia from every angle:

Vital Support: They provide lifelines like the Dementia Support Line and expert Dementia Advisers.

Groundbreaking Research: Since 1989, they have invested over £124 million into research for treatments and a future cure.

Campaigning for Change: They advocate for better government policy and faster, more accurate diagnoses.

What Your Donation Can Do

Every pound raised makes a tangible difference:

£12 can pay for a companion call to someone feeling isolated by their diagnosis.

£15 can fund an hour of vital support from a Dementia Adviser.

£50 can help keep online peer support communities open, providing a space for families to connect.

Follow My Journey

Training for two sports simultaneously is no easy feat. Over the coming months, I’ll be sharing my progress—from the early morning runs to the long weekend cycles. You can follow my training stats in real-time by checking out my Strava updates linked to my fundraising page.

How You Can Help

If you are able to support me, please visit my [Insert Link to Fundraising Page] to make a donation. Whether it's the cost of a coffee or a larger contribution, every bit of help brings us closer to a world without dementia.Every 3 minutes dementia steals a happily ever after. Research is our only chance of changing the ending for people affected by dementia. We are the UK's leading dementia research charity. We exist for a cure.Your donation helps our scientists and researchers find new ways to diagnose dementia, develop new treatments and find a cure for dementia.Watch and share our new film: https://bit.ly/ARUKForACure