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Triathlete racing to the world 2016
Hi, I'm Tonie Yip from Hong Kong as an amateur triathlete now but will be upgraded to the professional level as well as my racing experience. Spread out here! Recently, I am qualified as a member of the age group triathlete by my affiliated triathlon club!! Then, I have been selected to represent the team in Hong Kong, at any ITU or ASTC Triathlon and Ironman races in 2016.
My goal is simple. I just want to become an elite triathlete as well as world class level. I would be extremely grateful for any financial assistance to help me travel and complete the race and seize an opportunity to be qualified by Hong Kong Regional Triathlon Squad.
I have competed in the ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup in Hong Kong 2015 in October 2015 and go ahead to racing around the world in 2016, as dreaming to win a gold, silver or bronze in swim, bike and run.
Why support me? Here is my story...
My road of sport began when I was 8 years old. I started swim training at an independent team at a swimming club but I got failed to be qualified by Hong Kong Regional Swimming Squad due to my educational problems. But I have won some medals at some local district swimming competitions at all until now. After graduate from the university in 2007, I suffered mental problem from my work. By that time, I start my triathlon road and began the first training by competing my first Auqathlon race (500m swim, 5k run) and get the best result! (500m swim in 6:30 mins, 5k run in 21:00 mins) . To improve my triathlon skills and get useful assistance, I join "Energetic Triathlon Shatin" Club and achieve regular training at all.
Eventually, one thing I got pleasent that I met the former Hong Kong elite triathlete called Lee Chi Wo, Daniel (李致和) at the local Aquathlon race in July 2010. Daniel told me that the lifetime for triathlon was different from other sports. As I was qualified as a Regional affiliated club athlete, no matter thing will be suffered from any risks! My first road bike for racing I purchased after 3 years since I was take my first salary. Even though I have been successful with it, but unfortunately was destroyed during 2014 Hong Kong ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup and I got heavy injured. Then I got lost the insufficient result from the disqualification! I am in need of a more assistance for purchase with new triathlon bike. Along with purchasing a new bike comes a required one fit to make sure I am as efficient as possible racing!!
Racing training: Early morning or night swims 2 times per week, running 4-5 days/wek, biking 1 day/week and topped off with strength and conditioning seasons. I also had some big life changes, an expected career move resulted in some heavy expenses including a change in accommodation and transport.
Race experience:
2005 Hong Kong Aquathlon Race 2
2006 Hong Kong Aquathlon Race 2,3
2007 Hong Kong Aquathlon Race3,4
2008 Hong Kong Aquathlon Race 1,2
2009 Hong Kong Aquathlon Race 2
2010 Hong Kong Aquathlon 3
2011 Hong Kong Aquathlon 1
2012 Hong Kong ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup
2014 Hong Kong Aquathlon 1
2014 Hong Kong ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup
2015 Hong Kong ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup
"An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets." - Emil Zatopek, but they sure do need it to eat, train and travel. Unfortunately, I am an sad triathlete due to lack of good assistance with expenditure for basic needs. That's why I almost need your kindly contributions and cares to enrich my meaningful athletic life! I want to win more regional, national, Asia and international titles with exceeded experience and develop into a top class international athlete. This is my dream and with the support of individuals and organizations like yours, I can try and I can succeed.
Triathlon is a demanding sport both in terms of time and financial commitments. Unfortunately in Hong Kong there are just little or no government grants or commercial sponsorships for our sport. An asapiring athlete has very little assistance with expenditure on regular training, coaching, overseas camps, equipment, overseas travel, accommodation and race event enrollment costs.
For example according to my coach, a typical Asian race will involve the following expenses:
Race entry cost: $100
Elite / pro license cost: $400 per year
Return flights to any from my destination for me (US$200+) my bike (US$100) and 1 piece of luggage ($50). ~ $350
Acommodation for at least 2 nights at my race destination ~ $70 per night
Food, nutrition and costs involved in getting prepped and ready for the race ~$70
Expenses for European race:
Race entry cost: $150
Elite / pro license cost: $500 per year
Return flights to any from my destination for me ($200=) my bike ($100) and I piece of luggage ($50). ~ $350
Accommodation for at least 2 nights at my race destination: $70 per night
Food, nutrition and costs involved in getting prepped and ready for the race: $70
Ironman Taiwan 2016 Race
Race entry cost: $550
Flight: $1500 with all checked bags and bike
Accommodation for 7 days ina basic apartment: $500
I have planned to compete in following races or events in 2016:
2016 Hatsukaichi ASTA Triathlon Asian CHampionships (April 2016)
Hong Kong Festival of Sport Sprint Triathlon 2016 (May 2016)
2016 New Taipei City ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships (June 2016)
2016 Hong Kong ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup (October 2016)
2016 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Chicago (Coming Soon)
IRONMAN Taiwan 2016 - Penghu Island, Taiwan (October 2, 2016)
IRONMAN Malaysia - Langkawi, Malaysia (Coming Soon)
New World International Triathlon 2016 (November 2016)
To complete all these races or events, an endurance power is very important for me as a serious perfoemance. Therefore, I need to spend for the opportunity to represent Hong Kong. Any contributions from you would be so gratefully received and help me to go ahead for any international events!!
I would like to raise up to$25,000 to assist with the next 2 years of racing, which will help me compete internationally and go on the raid progession I made. I will also continue my reqular Aquathlon, Duathlon, short course swim and open water swim races, too.
This is a huge dream for me to compete on a world class level. I ask that you please support me by donating and sharing this campaign with your friends like you! Your contribution will go directly to my training budget and help defray the cost of my training! I will keep everyone updated on the progress and I hope to continue to make all of you proud!!
Know more about me? Please visit my official website: www.tonieyiptriathlon.jimdo.com for more details.
Don't forget to follow my social media:
Facebook: Tonie Yip Triathlon
Instagram: Tonie Yip (Hashtag: #TonieYipTriathlon)
I suppose I will get own success now and future. Thanks for your support!
Tonie Yip (Hong Kong)
€10 Level 1.
Hong Kong triathlete development 2016 from amateur to professional
- raising money to support a Hong Kong male triathlete who would be qualified upgrade the level.
I’m Tonie Yip as a triathlete from Hong Kong in 9 years experience in my triathlon life and competed many local swimming events and 10km marathon events. Recently, I have compete the ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup in Hong Kong (October 2015) and focus on other ITU qualified events. However, I am suffering from lack of assistant support for full equipment as well as races to get qualified as a professional level.
Race experience:
2007-2015
Prizes:
Swim champs
We plan to raise £7,000(US$8000). The fund will be distributed by myself only, and it will be used for regular training, coaching, triathlon race tournaments, overseas training camp, in the future.
Purposed items:
Race entry fee: US$150 each x 10
Tri bike with carbon wheels: US$1500
Overseas abroad: US$2000
Overseas Training camp: US$1000
Triathlon gears: US$500 (includes bike shoes, wetsuit and more)
Nutrition, medical and sport science consultant: US$500
Furthermore, I am planning to set up an individual indoor training house (for indoor cycle only) with technical support, sport science consultant and equipment. One set of hi-tech equipment costs too deal! So I need to raise more as soon ad possible.
For more sponsorship details visit my official website!! Don’t forget to check out some racing photos on my FB pages: Tonie Yip Triathlon and share
Thank you for supporting!
Support
Choose your own payment
£10 Become a supporter
Get listed on our PledgeSports page as a supporter
£25 Social Media
We will personally thank you on all our social media pages
£50 Thank letter
We'll send you a thank you letter from our chairman
£100 Website Roll of Honour
We will put your company logo or name on our supporters page on Anacondas website
£500 Fund a swimmer
Fully fund one swimmer to go on the training camp, receive a personal thank you letter from that swimmer and recognition of support on our web page
£1000 Logo on our camp t-shirts
We will put your company logo on our training camp T shirts Plus put your logo on our supporter page.
Photo attachment: freestyle swim compete, winner, triathlon race bike run 🚴, finished, point
The fund raised through this project would go towards the following expenses:
The above + private training session for up to 2 people.
€250 Group Training Session
1 Hour group training session. Or if you are a company : Dedicated media exposure/mentions, logo on social media pages/website.
€500 Event Appearance
appearance at an event or group training session. Corporate appearances, private training session. Your logo on website and social media pages. Regular tweets and mentions on my blog, media interviews and social media.
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Road to be a pro triathlete in 2016
Budget (for the upcoming 6 months)
Training equipment
Physiological equipment for test - US$100
Training gear (trisuits, swimsuits, smartwatch, cycling shoes, running shoes etc...) - US$300
Nutitionist : 6 month of nutritional assistance - US$2000
Training
Construction of personal indoor cycling training house - US$1000
Competitions and training camp: (US$5000)
ITU qualified World aquathlon championship, World duathlon championship
African and European cups
Regional and local
Training Camp (optional)
Total: US$11000
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Triathlete racing to the world 2016
Hi, I'm Tonie Yip from Hong Kong as an amateur triathlete now but will be upgraded to the professional level as well as my racing experience. Spread out here! Recently, I am qualified as a member of the age group triathlete by my affiliated triathlon club!! Then, I have been selected to represent the team in Hong Kong, at any ITU or ASTC Triathlon and Ironman races in 2016.
My goal is simple. I just want to become an elite triathlete as well as world class level. I would be extremely grateful for any financial assistance to help me travel and complete the race and seize an opportunity to be qualified by Hong Kong Regional Triathlon Squad.
I have competed in the ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup in Hong Kong 2015 in October 2015 and go ahead to racing around the world in 2016, as dreaming to win a gold, silver or bronze in swim, bike and run.
Why support me? Here is my story...
My road of sport began when I was 8 years old. I started swim training at an independent team at a swimming club but I got failed to be qualified by Hong Kong Regional Swimming Squad due to my educational problems. But I have won some medals at some local district swimming competitions at all until now. After graduate from the university in 2007, I suffered mental problem from my work. By that time, I start my triathlon road and began the first training by competing my first Auqathlon race (500m swim, 5k run) and get the best result! (500m swim in 6:30 mins, 5k run in 21:00 mins) . To improve my triathlon skills and get useful assistance, I join "Energetic Triathlon Shatin" Club and achieve regular training at all.
Eventually, one thing I got pleasent that I met the former Hong Kong elite triathlete called Lee Chi Wo, Daniel (李致和) at the local Aquathlon race in July 2010. Daniel told me that the lifetime for triathlon was different from other sports. As I was qualified as a Regional affiliated club athlete, no matter thing will be suffered from any risks! My first road bike for racing I purchased after 3 years since I was take my first salary. Even though I have been successful with it, but unfortunately was destroyed during 2014 Hong Kong ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup and I got heavy injured. Then I got lost the insufficient result from the disqualification! I am in need of a more assistance for purchase with new triathlon bike. Along with purchasing a new bike comes a required one fit to make sure I am as efficient as possible racing!!
Racing training: Early morning or night swims 2 times per week, running 4-5 days/wek, biking 1 day/week and topped off with strength and conditioning seasons. I also had some big life changes, an expected career move resulted in some heavy expenses including a change in accommodation and transport.
Race experience:
2005 Hong Kong Aquathlon Race 2
2006 Hong Kong Aquathlon Race 2,3
2007 Hong Kong Aquathlon Race3,4
2008 Hong Kong Aquathlon Race 1,2
2009 Hong Kong Aquathlon Race 2
2010 Hong Kong Aquathlon 3
2011 Hong Kong Aquathlon 1
2012 Hong Kong ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup
2014 Hong Kong Aquathlon 1
2014 Hong Kong ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup
2015 Hong Kong ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup
"An athlete cannot run with money in his pockets." - Emil Zatopek, but they sure do need it to eat, train and travel. Unfortunately, I am an sad triathlete due to lack of good assistance with expenditure for basic needs. That's why I almost need your kindly contributions and cares to enrich my meaningful athletic life! I want to win more regional, national, Asia and international titles with exceeded experience and develop into a top class international athlete. This is my dream and with the support of individuals and organizations like yours, I can try and I can succeed.
Triathlon is a demanding sport both in terms of time and financial commitments. Unfortunately in Hong Kong there are just little or no government grants or commercial sponsorships for our sport. An asapiring athlete has very little assistance with expenditure on regular training, coaching, overseas camps, equipment, overseas travel, accommodation and race event enrollment costs.
For example according to my coach, a typical Asian race will involve the following expenses:
Race entry cost: $100
Elite / pro license cost: $400 per year
Return flights to any from my destination for me (US$200+) my bike (US$100) and 1 piece of luggage ($50). ~ $350
Acommodation for at least 2 nights at my race destination ~ $70 per night
Food, nutrition and costs involved in getting prepped and ready for the race ~$70
Expenses for European race:
Race entry cost: $150
Elite / pro license cost: $500 per year
Return flights to any from my destination for me ($200=) my bike ($100) and I piece of luggage ($50). ~ $350
Accommodation for at least 2 nights at my race destination: $70 per night
Food, nutrition and costs involved in getting prepped and ready for the race: $70
Ironman Taiwan 2016 Race
Race entry cost: $550
Flight: $1500 with all checked bags and bike
Accommodation for 7 days ina basic apartment: $500
I have planned to compete in following races or events in 2016:
2016 Hatsukaichi ASTA Triathlon Asian CHampionships (April 2016)
Hong Kong Festival of Sport Sprint Triathlon 2016 (May 2016)
2016 New Taipei City ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships (June 2016)
2016 Hong Kong ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup (October 2016)
2016 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Chicago (Coming Soon)
IRONMAN Taiwan 2016 - Penghu Island, Taiwan (October 2, 2016)
IRONMAN Malaysia - Langkawi, Malaysia (Coming Soon)
New World International Triathlon 2016 (November 2016)
To complete all these races or events, an endurance power is very important for me as a serious perfoemance. Therefore, I need to spend for the opportunity to represent Hong Kong. Any contributions from you would be so gratefully received and help me to go ahead for any international events!!
I would like to raise up to$25,000 to assist with the next 2 years of racing, which will help me compete internationally and go on the raid progession I made. I will also continue my reqular Aquathlon, Duathlon, short course swim and open water swim races, too.
This is a huge dream for me to compete on a world class level. I ask that you please support me by donating and sharing this campaign with your friends like you! Your contribution will go directly to my training budget and help defray the cost of my training! I will keep everyone updated on the progress and I hope to continue to make all of you proud!!
Know more about me? Please visit my official website: www.tonieyiptriathlon.jimdo.com for more details.
Don't forget to follow my social media:
Facebook: Tonie Yip Triathlon
Instagram: Tonie Yip (Hashtag: #TonieYipTriathlon)
I suppose I will get own success now and future. Thanks for your support!
Tonie Yip (Hong Kong)
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http://kttriathlete.com/ €10 Level 1.
Personal contribution support on my page
€20 Level 2
Shout out at social media. A personal email to recognize your contribution. And website
€50 Level 3
All above with Hong Kong flag theme swim cap
€100 Level 4
I will keep you updated on how my training going
€200 Level 5
Your logo on website and social media pages. Regular tweets and mentions on my blog, media interviews and social media.
€500 Event apperance
appearance at an event or group training session. Corporate appearances, private training session. Your logo on website and social media pages. Regular tweets and mentions on my blog, media interviews and social media.
€1000 Brand Ambassador
Your logo on my t-shirt/race suit.
€2000 Full sponsorship scheme
World tournaments for national level
- raising money to support a Hong Kong male triathlete who would be qualified upgrade the level.
I’m Tonie Yip as a triathlete from Hong Kong in 9 years experience in my triathlon life and competed many local swimming events and 10km marathon events. Recently, I have compete the ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup in Hong Kong (October 2015) and focus on other ITU qualified events. However, I am suffering from lack of assistant support for full equipment as well as races to get qualified as a professional level.
Race experience:
2007-2015
Prizes:
Swim champs
We plan to raise £7,000(US$8000). The fund will be distributed by myself only, and it will be used for regular training, coaching, triathlon race tournaments, overseas training camp, in the future.
Purposed items:
Race entry fee: US$150 each x 10
Tri bike with carbon wheels: US$1500
Overseas abroad: US$2000
Overseas Training camp: US$1000
Triathlon gears: US$500 (includes bike shoes, wetsuit and more)
Nutrition, medical and sport science consultant: US$500
Furthermore, I am planning to set up an individual indoor training house (for indoor cycle only) with technical support, sport science consultant and equipment. One set of hi-tech equipment costs too deal! So I need to raise more as soon ad possible.
For more sponsorship details visit my official website!! Don’t forget to check out some racing photos on my FB pages: Tonie Yip Triathlon and share
Thank you for supporting!
Support
Choose your own payment
£10 Become a supporter
Get listed on our PledgeSports page as a supporter
£25 Social Media
We will personally thank you on all our social media pages
£50 Thank letter
We'll send you a thank you letter from our chairman
£100 Website Roll of Honour
We will put your company logo or name on our supporters page on Anacondas website
£500 Fund a swimmer
Fully fund one swimmer to go on the training camp, receive a personal thank you letter from that swimmer and recognition of support on our web page
£1000 Logo on our camp t-shirts
We will put your company logo on our training camp T shirts Plus put your logo on our supporter page.
Photo attachment: freestyle swim compete, winner, triathlon race bike run 🚴, finished, point
- Flight: €1500 with all checked bags and bike
- Accommodation for 13 days in a basic apartment: €900
- Registration Fee: €600
The above + private training session for up to 2 people.
€250 Group Training Session
1 Hour group training session. Or if you are a company : Dedicated media exposure/mentions, logo on social media pages/website.
€500 Event Appearance
appearance at an event or group training session. Corporate appearances, private training session. Your logo on website and social media pages. Regular tweets and mentions on my blog, media interviews and social media.
1 Hour group training session. Or if you are a company : Dedicated media exposure/mentions, logo on social media pages/website.
Detalis for fund:
€500 travelling overseas
€100 rental fee hotel
€100 races enrollment fee
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https://makeachamp.com/tonieyip
Road to be a pro triathlete in 2016
Tonie Yip is launched his Elite training program that aims to develop by himself through my full potential in the sport of triathlon. The program is designed for himself to be trained as a highly talented athlete who desire to compete representing Hong Kong, China and the HKTriA at international level.
Your help will allow him to set my base of the triathlon way. With your contribution, he will have the chance to be represented Hong Kong in several competitions (including ITU World Championships and IRONMAN Championships).
Your help will allow him to set my base of the triathlon way. With your contribution, he will have the chance to be represented Hong Kong in several competitions (including ITU World Championships and IRONMAN Championships).
Budget (for the upcoming 6 months)
Training equipment
Physiological equipment for test - US$100
Training gear (trisuits, swimsuits, smartwatch, cycling shoes, running shoes etc...) - US$300
Nutitionist : 6 month of nutritional assistance - US$2000
Training
Construction of personal indoor cycling training house - US$1000
Competitions and training camp: (US$5000)
ITU qualified World aquathlon championship, World duathlon championship
African and European cups
Regional and local
Training Camp (optional)
Total: US$11000
His existing funds are limiting the participation of our athletes in further competitions. As a result of not being able to plan competitions well in advance, it affects my enthusiasm and focus in training. Your contribution will allow him to plan more races, and seize the opportunity to represent Hong Kong globally.
Any donations go to help benefiting my triathlon progression!!
http://igg.me/at/0vHvPCnC5VQ
Any donations go to help benefiting my triathlon progression!!
The fund raised through this project would go towards the following expenses:
- Flight: €1500 with all checked bags and bike
- Accommodation for 13 days in a basic apartment: €900
- Registration Fee: €600
http://igg.me/at/0vHvPCnC5VQ
Ironman Glory 2014
Kevin Thornton
My name is Kevin Thornton and I am an Irish triathlete. I am the 2013 European Triathlon, Age Group Champion and Triathlon Ireland Series Winner 2013.
Although a relatively new sport, Triathlon is fast becoming one of the biggest in the world. Ireland too has been “bitten by the bug”. Currently there are 10,500 registered triathletes in Ireland. This is an increase of nearly 1,500 from 2013. It is thriving here on our island and there are over 350 events staged throughout the country during the year.
I invite you to become involved in the further development of this great sport within our country, and to assist in the development of a local young person and athlete.
I have planned 6-7 international races for the 2014 season. I will begin racing in May and race right through to October 2014.
This coming season is the perfect time to support me, as I am coming off my most successful season ever. I joined the Base2Race Team in 2012 and from when I started racing in April 2013 through to the end of the season in September 2013, I won over 12 full triathlon races including the European Age Group Championships in Alanya, Turkey and I was the winner of the Triathlon Ireland, National Series 2013. I also finished 6th in the World Age Group Championships, in London in September.
This past year has helped encourage me and has made me more enthusiastic than ever before. Indeed, on reflecting on those results and performances with my team at Base2Race, I have now decided to take the next step and become a full time, professional athlete. It is a big decision, but I am confident, that with my continued hard work and drive to win, I can make season 2014 a very successful year. Through your support, you can help me realise that.
I want to try to raise at least €4,000 which will help me compete internationally.
With your support, I will have the best opportunity to reach my maximum potential.
Twitter: @kevthorntino
Facebook: Kevin Thornton
+Thank Yous and Updates
€10 Be listed as a supporter
Be listed as a supporter on my campaign page and get a shout out on Twitter.
4 out of 10 taken.
€20 A Personal Shout Out
Above + personal email/letter to recognise your contribution and thank you.
4 out of 10 taken.
€50 Regular progress updates
Above + regular emails keeping you updated on how things are going. A meet up and advice regarding training.
7 out of 10 taken.
€100 Private Training Session
The above + private training session for up to 2 people.
6 out of 10 taken.
€250 Group Training Session
1 Hour group training session. Or if you are a company : Dedicated media exposure/mentions, logo on social media pages/website.
0 out of 10 taken.
€500 Event Appearance or Group Training
The above + appearance at an event or group training session. Corporate appearances, private training session. Your logo on website and social media pages. Regular tweets and mentions on my blog, media interviews and social media.
€1000 Let me be your brand ambassador
Brand Ambassador. Your company logo on my clothing. Photo Call.
Road to Kona-Ironman World Championship
My name is Tamara Maxantova, I am a 34 year old triathlete from the Czech Republic. I have been living, training and racing in Ireland for over 5 years now. I race domestically as well as internationally. To fund this, I have two part time jobs (I am a Baker for the Happy Pear, Greystones and I am also a Nanny), which I try to fit in around my long training hours, similar to those of a full time athlete. I do this because I am determined to be successful and competitive in the world of triathlon. I want to compete at the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii! I love this sport and I am giving my all to train and compete at my best.
Finding Triathlon
My road to Kona started 7 years ago when I went to “Big Island” to support my friend who was racing the World Championship. I was fascinated by the atmosphere, people cheering in every corner, loud music, lean triathletes, determined athletes with all kinds of disabilities who strived to finish no matter what. That experience had a huge impact on me. It was so inspirational. Upon leaving, I made a promise to myself, that I would come here again one day and compete in this fascinating race as an athlete.
I started from scratch. Beginning as a baby triathlete and working my way up to sprint distance and progressing on to Olympic and Middle Distances (70.3) before finally completing an Ironman (IM). I raced my 1st IM in Austria in 2011. My ambitions got even stronger when I finished in a time of 11h 1 min. I qualified for the 70.3 World Championship that year too. It was held in Las Vegas and I really wanted to go but had I to pull out… due to the financial cost.
Road to Kona
Having gotten so far and being denied the opportunity, I decided to take my training to a higher level. In October of 2012, I joined the Base2Race (B2R) Academy. My main focus in 2013 was clearly on 70.3 races to build a stronger foundation for 2014. Under the daily coaching of Eanna McGrath, I won the Humbert Challenge, the Blacksod Challenge and the Athy Double Olympic race. I also came 4th in the Irish National Championships and 2nd in the Czech National Championships.
I started the 2014 season with one main focus on my mind – to race well in the Austria IM and qualify for the World Championship in Hawaii. I trained hard for 8 months, starting in mid October 2013. The training involved many hours of cycling in the Wicklow Mountains, regardless of what the weather conditions were like. Early morning swims 3-4 times per week , running 4-5 days/week and topped off with strength and conditioning sessions. I also had some big life changes, an unexpected career move resulted in some heavy expenses including a change in accommodation and transport.
Despite these setbacks, I kept my goal in mind and in July of this year, I completed the race in a time of 9h 50minutes and achieved the victory in my age group, which grants me a qualification slot for Kona! Yes! Once again I have qualified for the World Championships but once again, my participation is in doubt, for financial reasons. Despite working two jobs and training full time, I am not able to afford the cost of travelling to this amazing race to show the world just what I can do.
Breaking Down Costs
The fund raised through this project would go towards the following expenses:
- Flight: €1500 with all checked bags and bike
- Accommodation for 13 days in a basic apartment: €900
- Registration Fee: €600
I would also be able to cut out a small amount of long work hours I currently do to be able to train and race to my full potential.
Through this project I am inviting you to be part of my dream to help me with financing my road to Kona this year on October 11th. Thank you for your support.
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