Following on from my gentle introduction to Traithlons last year, taking part in a sprint distance (400m swim, 20km bike, 5km run) I have decided to push myself this year and take on a middle distance.

This is 1.9km swim, 90km bike and 21km run. To add to this the swim is in a tidal river starting at the ungodly time of 7am!!

More details of the race at:

http://www.racenewforest.co.uk/08_beaulieu_middle_distance_triathlon_home.htm

More importantly I am going to raise money for the Macmillan Cancer support charity. The Macmillan nurses do an outstanding job and helped during the finals months of my Grandfathers life.

Details of the great work they do can be found at:

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Macmillan Cancer Support will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.