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mregan

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NI Decaman (Please Donate to Cancer Focus Northern Ireland)
« on: July 16, 2012 »
https://www.justgiving.com/andrewdeca
For anyone who isnt aware of the achievement three locals made yesterday here is the story.

NI Decaman took place over the last 10 days.  Each man swam 2.4 miles, Cycled 112 miles and then ran a full Marathon every day for 10 consecutive days.  For most of us doing one day of these distances would be an achievement in itself.  Well yesterday the three men completed this massive undertaking and just to do the sums thats a massive:
24 Mile Swim
1120 Mile Bike Ride
262 Mile Run

This has only been achieved by around 67 others world wide so if the distances arent enough to judge how massive it is maybe that will show you.

We all have our own charities and reasons for giving.  I thought I would share this as it may be enough reason for some to decide to give to this.

Thanks for reading, Donate at the below link.
https://www.justgiving.com/andrewdeca

Andrews story as he seen it before the event

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page and thanks for any donation large or small.

NI Decaman is going to be a challenge of a lifetime and (hopefully) a sucessful end to about a year's worth of training.  Each day involves 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile ccyle and then the small matter of a marathon to finish...oh.....and just repeat for 10 days in a row.  Simples!

I've no doubt there will be the highest of highs, the lowest of lows, some of the deepest, darkest holes to work my way through and a few other unplanned surprises and issues to face (not least the fact I'm an eating machine at the best of times never mind during a 15,000 calories per day event!).

Whatever problems I face or however much "poop" hits the fan during this event it's nothing compared to the battle a cancer sufferer faces.  This isn't a guilt trip or emotional blackmail, just genuine support and praise for the work Ulster Cancer Foundation (now Cancer Focus NI) does in the community.

Their work to help prevent cancer and also support sufferers and their families is invaluable and makes many lives better - some without even knowing it!

Thanks again for any support and donations - I'm on Facebook and Twitter (@theNornIronMan) - feel free to leave any cheeky, supportive or otherwise messages.  I'll keep you posted on progress and make sure pictures of the hairy shoulders are updated regularly!

Thanks

Andrew
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Re: NI Decaman (Please Donate to Cancer Focus Northern Ireland)
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2012 »
That is some training!!!
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Re: NI Decaman (Please Donate to Cancer Focus Northern Ireland)
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2012 »
amazing achievement, donation made
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