Tri For Life
We are a partner in this fabulous fund raising idea, set up by the late Harvey Selby, who had a vision to widen the circle of support given to others. He saw the opportunity to combine the fastest growing sport with that of raising money for charities and set up Tri for Life. It is an event for all the family; it’s fun, energetic but with a serious goal, to raise money for those in need. The event has on-site catering, face-painting and go-karts - all free of charge. The next event will be in 2012 and will take place at Woburn Abbey, Woburn Park, Bedfordshire MK17 9WA.
EAT train @ Liquid Leisure, Horton Road, Datchet, Berkshire SL3 9HY. The lake will hopefully be open for training from the 23rd-24th April but this depends on when the water gets over 12°c. The EAT team will start training at the lake from May 1st on Saturdays and Sundays. Ring: Mark Rolfe on: 07809 550 592 / Susan May on: 07809 781 183 to check training days.
Saturday 15th September 2012- REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - so don't delay in registering for this fantastic event.
- PIN - you will need this to register: EATTFL11
- click here to register - this takes you directly to the registration page for The Emily Ash Trust
- Set up a JustGiving page - a minimum of £250 sponsorship required from each person
- email us your link so that we can add you to our 'Sponsor The EAT Team' page
- If you require wetsuit hire: Tri For Life 1 Day Wetsuit Rental EAT members £25 (£10 deposit online and £15 cash on the day)
With a choice of two distances in the EAT WAVE:
- Adult Individual: 400m swim, 20k cycle, 5k run
- Adult and Junior Relay (15-17 with parental consent) 400m swim, 20k cycle, 5k run
For The Children:
- Scootathlon: (aged 4 to 8 as at race day): £20 entry
- Kids duathlon: (aged 9 to 15 as at race day): £25 entry
(These events are bookable through the Tri For Life website)
If you require further information please check the FAQs on the Tri For Life website or email us or contact Mark Rolfe on: 07809 550 592 or Sue May on 07809 781 183
How Do I Raise Sponsorship Money?
- set up your own JustGiving page - people can sponsor you and the money will be paid directly to the charity, including gift aid
- email us the link and we will add it to our 'Sponsor The EAT Team' page.
Still not convinced you can do it?! Well, read Emilie Saintas' deeply moving and inspirational account of her First Triathlon:
My First Triathlon by Emilie Saintas
Perhaps I should start with where I was a year ago compared to where I am today. I would have been recovering from my 7th cycle of chemotherapy, watching my hair grow back and dreading my next operation. It was also at this time that I told The Emily Ash Trust that if I got the all clear then I would do the Triathlon. That operation was my last and signaled the end of my battle with cancer. Month by month my strength built up and I began training for September, to begin with a little exercise would mean I was in bed for days after, I doubted that I could do it but still pushed on, determined. Little by little I saw differences in my strength and endurance. The night before I kept telling myself that I have been to hell and back with the treatment and at some points doubted whether I would even have the strength to keep going. This was going to be a walk in the park compared to that!
Feeling how cold the lake was I started to panic, thinking I won’t get to the end, but my mind was so determined to push me to the end I just kept going. I had the support of my family, my boyfriend Joey, best friend Kerrie and so many other people encouraging me on. But it was so exhilarating! The rush when I got out of the lake and running to my bike was amazing, I just wanted to keep going. The breeze across my face and the buzz of everyone else biking around me was incredible. The sheer magnitude of people kept a smile on my face and kept my legs peddling! The run by far was the hardest but I just kept thinking how close I was and how proud I would feel at the end. Luckily for me I was saved by Alex running beside me and giving me goals to run to and eventually ran right to the end, through the crowds yelling my name and seeing everyone cheering and smiling! I couldn’t believe I had completed it and I still can’t believe it, even with a heat pack on my back to help it recover!
I remember thinking that I would never be the same person I was before I was diagnosed and that it would change me forever. I always saw this as a negative thing but actually thanks to the triathlon and the mountains of support I have, I can see now in a positive way that the person I was before, never would have thought I could beat cancer or train and complete my first triathlon. And that positive thought will keep me going forever.
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