We have all heard of the Iron Man Triathlon, where elite athletes from all over the world compete to win a prize purse of  half a million dollars. Well now prepare to meet -the Iron Ladies.. with a combined age of 180 years, and a slightly lower combined IQ, this intrepid trio will be combining forces to complete a superhuman feat of courage, resilience, and, some would say, more than a touch of foolishness.  The team comprises of...

Poultry in Motion - As a lifetime member of the MPK (modern poultry keepers club) she has developed muscles worthy of the most elite of athletes.  Combine that with years of experience watching her grandchildren take part in park runs,  and you can see why she was the obvious choice for the 10k marathon lap.

Cachet’s nadadora -showed early promise in aquatics when she was awarded a medal for doing a star jump from a diving board. As a child.  More recently she has joined a group of “wild swimmers”submerging herself in frozen water while the rest of us were wallowing in a hot soapy bath. She has developed a style all her own, which pays tribute to the poet Stevie Smith, and a coastguard ad from the 1970s.

Spokeswoman- completing 40k on her (stationary) bike. Having cycled precisely twice since passing her cycling proficiency in 1968,  she feels that she is now at the peak of her physical fitness, or in other words, it isn’t going to get any better... along with her cycling badge, she is also the proud owner of a Blue Peter badge. Need I say more..?

Each of the team has a personal reason for supporting the Alzheimer’s Society, and hopes that you will be able to contribute what you can to this very worthwhile cause— it’s time to iron out Dementia..

Alzheimer’s Society is transforming the landscape of dementia forever.Until the day we find a cure, we will create a society where those affected by dementia are supported and accepted, able to live in their community without fear or prejudice.