On the 25th September 2022, I will be taking part in the Outlaw X Half- Ironman Triathlon. 

I will taking part in the Triathlon for the Charity 'Together in Awareness'. This is a charity that helps get Defibrillators out in the public, so that they can be used if anyone has a Cardiac Arrest.

Just over 5 Years ago my father suffered a massive Heart Attack. The Doctors said that it was a miracle that he is still with us. They said that if it wasn't for the Defibrillator being used before getting to then he wouldn't be with us now. 

Steve Read (my Dad) helped create 'Together in Awareness'. Since the Charity started there is more and more defibrillators being put around public areas over the Island. 

He came to me a few Months back and asked if I would take part in an event, to help raise some money for the Charity. I had been looking at getting back into Triathlons and I saw the Outlaw X Half-Ironman Triathlon advertised. I thought this would be a great event to enter. 

The distance of the event are : 1.2 Mile Swim, followed by a 56 Miles bike ride and a half-marathon to finish off. 

I am hoping to raise £1000 as that is the cost of 1 Defibrillator. Obviously I would like to raise as much as I can, so if I could raise more then that would be amazing. 

My training is going well and I have just over 3 months to go. You can follow my progress on here ad through Strava.  

Thank you for reading my story. 

Kevin Read