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One More Time... For Albie
In 2024, I decided to take on an IRONMAN 70.3 in Zell am See to raise money for the Albie Sugden Foundation. It was meant to be a "one and done" bucket list challenge.
However, in 2025 I returned to Zell am See to do it all over again, and then pushed myself even further by completing a second IRONMAN 70.3 just one week later. Taking on two IRONMAN 70.3 events back-to-back was one of the toughest things I have ever done, and thanks to the incredible support of family, friends, colleagues and clients, we have raised almost £10,000 for the Albie Sugden Foundation.
It is an achievement I am immensely proud of, but even more importantly, one that I am incredibly grateful for. None of it would have been possible without your generosity and encouragement.
But in the world of triathlon, there is an even bigger challenge. To truly earn the title of IRONMAN, I have to complete the full distance:
• 2.4-mile swim
• 112-mile bike ride
• 26.2-mile marathon run
A total of 140.6 miles of non-stop endurance.
Therefore, in just a few weeks, I will once again return to Zell am See for another IRONMAN 70.3. This is where the journey began for me, and I have completely fallen in love with the place. Sharing the experience this year with two of my oldest and closest friends, Frazer Cumming and James Pitchforth, will make it even more special.
Then, on 19 September, in Maryland, USA, I will stand on the start line to attempt my first full IRONMAN.
I will do so in the memory of one incredible little boy: Albie Sugden.
When I put this challenge into perspective, 140.6 miles of voluntary swimming, cycling and running seems trivial compared to what Albie and his family faced. Months of fighting brain cancer is a battle that no family should ever have to endure, and for a two-year-old boy, it is simply heartbreaking and unfair.
That is why I am asking for your support once again.
Every pound raised helps make life a little more bearable for families facing the unimaginable, while also contributing towards the vital research needed to one day find a cure for this indiscriminate disease.
To everyone who has supported me over the last two years, thank you. Your generosity, encouragement and belief have helped me get this far. I hope you'll join me for one final push as I take on the challenge of becoming an IRONMAN.
And next year? I'm handing the baton over to my wife 😊
Finally, a special thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way, particularly my Coach Ted Ward, Jane & Luke (Albie's mummy & daddy), my family, and most importantly my wife and daughter, who continue to show me nothing but unconditional love, patience and support.
Let's go one more time. For Albie.