So where did all this come from?

My friend Matthew Loughrey and his family lost their beautiful daughter Emily Rose Loughrey to cancer in 2007. Matthew Loughrey and his youngest daughter Jessica Loughrey cycled from Lands End to John OGroats on 02 June-12 June 08.

In 2007-08 the Loughrey family and his many supporters raised over £56,000 for the charity.

This year he has stepped up his own challenge by cycling from Chatham to Gibraltar from 02-12 June 2009. See his blogs for more information. http://chatham-gibraltar.blogspot.com/

It's so inspiring that I took on the challenge of trekking in Iceland in August 2008 and now set myself my new Challenge to take part in the London Triathlon.

So about me: I am Just-Paula, I am 38, a subject leader in ICT, I have two wonderful daughters my Sarah (Sezzbag) and Leanne (Leannie-babe). I believe that life is about living, give to others and just be yourself. So about the challenge: Well its starts with a nice swim, a slow bike ride and a gentle jog ! Not! So this blog is going to be about my training leading up to the event. I can swim, I can jog, and just about ride a bike! So here's goes nothing..........

Saturday, 9 May 2009

Feeling the burn!

Still finding how my new bike works - which can be really frustrating at times. Will have to get it sorted - not good when you can't get it the right gear going up a hill, so it burnt a little on the legs but hey it will help me get fitter quicker. So the ride was good, always enjoy the freedom it gives, and the speed this bike can do is awesome.

Drop my bike home, slip a t-shirt on and off for my run - your legs feel like jelly, transfering the different muscle groups from cycling to running, chest hurting, back aches but still.... Not the best run again but seemed better than last week and I have done alot running everyday this week.

However word of warning for those ladies - dyed hair the day before - don't wear a white t-shirt (he he) unless you want it with a tint of pink.

Still I have to say I brought a Tri-suit for my Triathon - recommended - holds all the lumps and bumps in place and very very comfortable.

So until tomorrow when I do this all over again.

Paula x

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