<p><span style="color: #000080;"><em>It's done - took 1 hour and 54 minutes .... If I do it again I aim to cut at least 7 mins off the total&nbsp; just by&nbsp;improving the running time! Thanks so much xx</em></span></p> <p>As you know 'sporty' isn't my middle name.</p> <p>However, on Sept 10th I will do my first ever sporting event since compulsory athletics at school over 30 years ago!&nbsp;It's a&nbsp;Sprint Triathlon - (750m open water swim, 18k cycle and 5k run - in that order). Not hard distances but&nbsp;putting it all together will really stretch me.</p> <p>If you can spare a few pounds to sponsor me and help The Christie - the NorthWest's rather wonderful cancer research and treatment hospital - then please do.</p> <p>I do this in memory of my Dad, and with optimism and hope for many friends.</p> <p>Thanks&nbsp;</p> <p>Alex</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>