What's it all about?

I set this blog up in 2010 so people could follow my progress as I prepared for my second challenge in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK; a three day biathlon which saw me run the Great North Run and the next day by a two day cycle to London from Newcastle.

I've made it my life's work to raise awareness of bowel cancer, the disease which robbed us of the greatest footballer to grace a football pitch and a disease I was tested for when I was 22 following a health scare.


This blog follows my training for the event, my thoughts and more importantly will allow you to follow my progress on the event.


With my new challenge I am hoping to raise £10,000 for the charity



Monday, 22 February 2010

Let the fundraising begin!

So after twisting my ankle on Saturday morning, I'm still unable to do any jogging. So frustrating. Add to that the continued cold and snowy weather and the chances to get the bike out on the road are still limited.

Thank God for the turbo trainer. I hooked the bike up to it yesterday afternoon,put one of the stages of the Tour of Qatar on the TV that I had Sky +'d and cycled for an hour. It is the most mind-numbingly boring things to do, worse than running on a treadmill, but I find it a lot easier to do it when watching the cycling on TV.

Having worked out my route for the ride and working out that day 1 will cover up to 175miles and day 2 130miles, I have had a slight seed of doubt as to whether I am biting off more than I can chew.

BUT, this is what a challenge is all about. If it was easy there would be no point in doing it.

I've now set up the fundraising page at JustGiving which can be found at www.justgiving.com/bobbymoorebiathlon. I've also placed a widget on the blog front page too. For those who are on Facebook, I've set up a page on there too. Just search for Jamie's Bobby Moore Biathlon and you should find it.

I would be grateful if you could share the blog, fundraising page and Facebook page with as many people as you know.

No training today because of work but I'll be back in the gym tomorrow.

Until next time....
Posted by at
Labels: , ,

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)