Jo's Ironman challenge - For the Attic Project

Bolton Ironman · 3 July 2022
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What am I doing?
Bolton Ironman, full distance HILLY Triathlon, Sunday 3 July 2022.
2.4 mile Swim/112 mile Bike /26.2 mile Run (yes it really does finish with a full marathon) all in under 17hrs, ouch!
(I have paid the entry fee myself and all donations will go directly to the charity)
About The Attic Project
I came across the Attic Project when assisting a homeless person in Manchester to find accommodation and healthcare. The Project stepped in to help feed and support him in his final years.
They are a Bury based community charity who have had the flexibility in the pandemic to also become a food bank for the most vulnerable. From coming across elderly people with nothing left in the cupboards to supporting families made homeless by serious house fires. The project offers help, support and training courses for those trying to improve their situation whilst also giving a hand of support to the most vulnerable in our society. With rising costs, a rapidly growing client list and spiraling inflation these angels need our help more than ever before.
History, from couch to Ironman
Back in 2015 my beloved cat Orson got into a fight, lost territory and left home. Distraught, the then quite overweight, heavy smoker of 20 years began to jog, figuring I could cover more ground if only I moved a bit faster I jogged, spluttered, wheezed and eventually ran, every day, as often as I could for a number of weeks before eventually finding him living in a local field. I had found him by running.
Inspired to change the negative habits I'd found myself perpetuating I made some choices, I gave up smoking and set off on a path of both fitness and veganism. It changed my life completely.
I have entered what to me is a HUGE challenge and
honestly don't know if I can do it but I am completely committed to training for this in earnest and raising as much as possible for my two chosen causes.
(THIS PAGE- The Attic Project - for The People)
(My other page -Towerhill stables sanctuary - for The Animals
I have created a training blog where you can follow my training and sweaty red faced ramblings as I do my best to earn your donations.
https://www.facebook.com/PlantPoweredPostie
Thank you For you support. It really does keep me going.
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