On Sunday September 9th I will take on the dragon that is Ironman Wales in Tenby.  Then on October 27th I will also take part in the iconic Snowdonia Marathon which is both demanding and spectacular. So in my 43 years of never doing a marathon, to 2 very very difficult marathon's in 2 months.

Tenby is renowned to be one of the toughest Ironman courses on the circuit and now that I've done the training, I would like nothing more than to raise a few pounds for the fantastic charity that I work for, Breast Cancer UK.  I am one of only 8 staff and the only person in Wales employed by the Charity.  We have no head office and all work remotely.  We need all the help we can to reach out and educate on the risk factors of breast cancer and any money I raise will go towards achieving this and help me carry on the work we do in Wales.  I'd also like to highlight the fact that exercise reduces your risk of breast cancer and I'd like to inspire others to start excercising and leading a healthier lifestyle.

I've trained for 12 months and have had such an amazing journey.  To say it's been tough is an understatement! It's tested me mentally and physically.  It's taught me so much about myself and given me confidence and belief that I can achieve anything I set out to achieve. Turning up to events, talks, swims, meeting new people, training sessions, battling the elements, finding the strength to run and run after 100 miles on a bike, week after week. To swim in deep choppy open water when I used to get sea sick in the shallow end of the pool. These are things I could never have done a year or two earlier. It's amazing what you can really achieve and overcome when you want it bad enough.

So, for the 2.4mile swim/112 mile bike/26.2 mile run in under 17 hours  (and then Snowdonia Marathon 6 weeks later after a bit of a rest!) please please please dig deep and pop a few pounds on my JustGiving Page, it will make all that blood, sweat and tears even more worthwhile. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Wish me luck! xxx Jac xxx

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