So for those that followed the last one it was about me completing my first Ironman, which I absolutely loved. I then went on and qualified in a sprint distance Triathlon for GB in my age group, which I will race in April (yikes that really isn't far away) in Israel. Just check out this little cheeky number I will be wearing!!
So I thought that would be my year of 2012 a few races including the UK half Ironman (70.3) and one big race (Israel), and just concentrate on my career as a sports coach at Smart Fitness, which by the way I am loving.
Obliviously deep down I thought this wasn't enough. In October I was asked by my cousin if I could do anything to help raise funds for a boy, Callum Brown from Seaton Sluice, who has cerebral palsy. His parents are trying to raise enough money so they can get him to America for an operation that will enable him to walk unaided for the first time. I really didn't feel asking for sponsorship for one of my races would work again, not after the Ironman, so one solo bike ride later I came up with this:
REASON TO - RIDE. On July 8th 2012 I will be setting out with currently 22 other riders to cycle 200 miles in one ride, one day. We will be cycling from Edinburgh to Newcastle taking a somewhat scenic route so we reach our target mileage.
The support I am already receiving for this challenge has been amazing. David Lloyd have been unbelivable they are supporting the event fully, which I will shout about in the weeks to come. They are allowing all the riders to meet one evening a week to train, this will also help create a team feel to the ride, which I believe is very important. To me this ride is about a group of people (who don't all know each other) coming together. They will be using their legs so a child will get the use of his. All riders have agreed to raise money which is a challenge in itself.
High5 have agreed to help us nutritionally on the day of the ride, this will be such an important factor.
Nick Grantham of Smart Fitness and Jambo Truong of Jambo's yoga, Saddle Skedaddle and The Cycle centre are all helping by sharing their knowledge and expertise, which is invaluable for an event like this.
So you would think this would be enough to keep a girl busy, mother to 3 fab kids, training, working, put an endurance event on and now blogging again!!! But oh no I decided to take it a step further, will fill you in next time on that.
