The physical and mental demands that cancer puts upon an individual is simply unfathomable for someone who has never had to experience it’s debilitating capabilities. And unfortunately, I believe the majority of us have seen this first hand. I cannot even begin to imagine what it must do to the mind and body, whilst fighting such a horrible disease. 

And so, I have decided to attempt a full Ironman on the 2nd of October to push both my body and mind as far as I can. Considered one of the toughest endurance events, the Ironman is compiled of a 2.4 mile (3.8km) swim followed by a 112 mile (180km) Bike, finished with a marathon (26.2 miles or 42km). 

Since completing virtual marathons in 2020 and 2021 for the Big C, the charity still remains a massive part of my life and so I signed up for the virtual marathon for a 3rd year in a row but this time I had to make it harder! The Big C have not only helped me and my family members but thousands of families across Norfolk & Waveney, and for that I am forever grateful. Therefore, I will continue to support the charity through the only way I know how: fitness! 

Logistics 

- Start swim 6:30am (ish) at UEA Sportspark.

- 70ish mile loop Bike from UEA to refuel

- 42ish mile bike loop to my Dad’s house (near airport)

- Run from my Dad’s house to Halfords roundabout (Start of Marriott’s way) and run rest of the route on Marriott’s way, finishing somewhere in Aylsham. 

I appreciate any support you can give to this amazing cause. 

Lots of love,

Lewis (Bargie)

P.S. Thank you to my Dad, Simon for agreeing to Bike alongside me for the bike and run, and sorting all the logistics.