Addidiontally i have managed to get my first event under my belt and it would also appear that the dontations have started to increase again - the best news to my ears!
You can, as always, keep up to date with the goings on, day to day, on the facebook group - this is where i post my Strava results, but you can also see the details on my Strava page too:
http://app.strava.com/athletes/1611220
Making the most of the sunny weahter and the change of secenry this weeken i managed to get a good 10km run in and a 70+ km ride over the Moors in Dartmoor - some brutal hills, rolling down hills and great veiws too!
Thursday the 30th June was the great - Bryn Bach Park Aquathon - a 400m (or so) swim followed by a 5km race around the lake. This was my first race combining swimming and running and it was a learning curve to say the least:
1) Pace yourself on the swim, this is clearly not my best event and when they reduced the distance cos of the water temp i thought - i can sprint this - wrong! Cold water = hard to breathe, i should know this!
2) I can run! but if i cock up the transistion i waste time - big time.3) Use these events to practice my long goal - race pace (ironman), transition, what to eat/drink, people ahead of me are probably training for 'sprint' events - which i am not4) I am not that bad - still came 33rd out of about 75-80! 5) I dont like swimming in the lake - yucky reeds and dark depths, plus i need to work on my tehcnicque when surrounded by others kicking you! Remember to stay focussed on your pace and swim in a straight line!
Saying that though - I still came 33rd out of 78 - pretty happy with that, 10mins behind the leader and over 20mins ahead of the back person - but Ironman is not a sprint and this is not what i am training for so all good! for the full results click here
Next event will be the Pendine Sprint Triathlon - so, ill see where i come there - must practice my transitions more i think! http://www.healthylifeactivities.co.uk/pendine-outdoor-sprint-triathlon
If anyone is about in the area on the 15th June? your support will be most appreciated!
Sponsorship Update:
Getting there now!
This week - 3 great donations from:
Alan Irvine (also making my biggest single donation to date!)
Ellis Fearn and
Victoria Jones
No donation is too small and none certainly too big! The difference this money will make to a young persons life is staggering and i am so proud to be giving someone else the chance to be participating even the simplest things i take for granted in life like - Swimming, running, cycling etc.
Aiming for £1000 minimum but £1250 buys a specially modified mobility bike for a kid to have a great time cruising the streets and cycling like any other child does - lets make a difference!
Plus - if any one wants good old sponsor forms to take to work, share with your friends etc. then you can email me: tompartridge@ymail.com for a form!
Finally - if anyone wants to support in other ways then that will be great too - currently spending about £50-100 a month on entering events, entry to training venues and specialist nutrition - not to mention the extra bits of kit i am going through - trainers, wheels, tubes, goggles - any additional funding, sponsorship, training partners, motivation etc. is always welcome! I am more than happy to promote your shop, business, company, idea etc. in return - plus - its all for a good cause!
As always, ill keep you updated and keep checking the facebook page and blog!
Thank you all for your support and donations so far!
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