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I'm taking part in my first Ironman triathlon on 19th July 2015 in Bolton.  It's a full triathlon and includes a 2.4 mile open water swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride & a 26.2 mile run. All to be completed within 17 hours.

I've taken on the challenge to push myself out of my comfort zone both physically and mentally.  I started my training at the end of last year & have just stepped up the amount of training I do. I will be out running, cycling and swimming six days a week, throughout the winter, with the addition of some core strength work in my spare moments!  I know I'll be prepared and ready for the endurance event.

I'm raising money for Scope. Scope is a charity that exists to make the UK a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.

Scope provides support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. 

I hope you can sponser & support me during my participation in the endurance triathlon, and raise money for a fabulous charity.

• £12 could answer a call to our helpline from someone who desperately needs support. 

• £37 could provide an in-depth follow up call with someone who needs extra support.

• £128 could pay for a visit from Scope to a family who have just found out their child is disabled and have nowhere else to turn.

Thank you,

Rachel xx

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