Mel's fundraiser

Phew!! 🥵
That was quite a morning!! 
I really enjoyed it and everything went to plan. I started my swim at 06:45 and it was a steady one at 47 mins, followed by a strong ride where I managed to keep the momentum and keep taking in carbs and fluids to set me up for the run. I finished the ride in 2hrs 59mins!
The run was the tough bit! 3 laps in the heat - starting out at 10:40 and finishing in 2hrs 13 mins. Great support with places to pour cold water over yourself and eat salty crisps - I was getting a bit peckish by then 😆
I was so glad to reach the finish shute with spectators cheering and David waiting for me 🤩
Absolutely thrilled with a total time of 6hrs 7 mins and 6th in my age group. Not a bad effort and the most epic thing I’ve done so far!! 
And even better - totally smashed my original £339 fundraiser target - thank you everyone 🎯 
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Think I’m ready!
Yesterday I had a swim in the bath water temperature lake, with an aroma of ‘pond’ and dragonflies and fish for company.    Today I registered and it was exciting seeing the finish line. It’s going to be a big relief to cross that and also emotional. 
I’m so pleased I’ve smashed my original target and almost doubled it from that original £339! 
Thank you 😍

A quick update to share photos from Windermere Sprint Triathlon today where I met Sue who was competing with Kath, Kendal Tri Club Head Coach, who was guiding her. 
They had a great morning and it was lovely to see how thrilled Sue was to be able to take part, and to see how much it means to her to be able to do it through the support of Vision of Adventure and volunteers like Kath.
Her least favourite part was the swim (mine too!) and she loved the bike route (on a tandem) and the run.
I can only imagine how much confidence it takes to trust your guide and go for it like she did!