The New Challenges

In 2012 Tracey and I embarked on a series of challenges to raise money for The Haemophilia Society. We had great fun doing it and both felt very fit. So, as we both were slogging up the Mound in the Edinburgh 10 mile run recently, we remarked on how unfit we both were compared to then!

And so Two Tackle Three was resurrected!

Two Tackle Three Take Two (AKA 2T3T2) will see us take on three new challenges each which are crazier and tougher than the first three (although Ventoux was quite tough). We will raise money for an Edinburgh Charity called The Yard. The Yard is a purpose built indoor and outdoor adventure playground for children and young people with disabilities.

Tracey and I have a few links with this amazing facility. One being it has close links with the Childhood Practice Team at Edinburgh College and the second being my late husband, Alistair was involved in providing the yard with their cut down working traffic light, through the BBC Children in Need project, The Big Build.

So Tracey's challenges are -

St Mary Loch Standard Distance Triathlon, Aberfeldy Half Ironman, Glencoe Half Marathon.

And Jane's are -

Windermere Half Marathon, The Moonwalk and the Glencoe Marathon.

We will also be taking part in a variety of other events in preparation for our big challenges.

Our blog will make a welcome return, so you can keep up with our training antics! So please keep up to date. We will let you know soon how you can sponsor us to raise a shed load of cash for The Yard.

Jane and Tracey (Team 2T3T2)

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/2T3T2


Wednesday 4 April 2012

Final preparations for my big adventure! I am leaving late tonight for the overnight train to London ( so no sleep for me tonight). Tomorrow it's from London to Paris, to Avignon before arriving in Cavaillon before 6 to pick up my bike for the weekend. Each day has the option of a shorter or long ride. My route is Friday- Cavaillon to Cadenet ( 32/42km). Saturday- Cadenet to Rousillon (43/53km)Sunday Mont Ventoux (56km, 1250m climb) Monday Rousillon - Cavaillon (41/51km) Tuesday - travel home. I'm feeling excited and nervous. I've never done anything like this before, and although I have been on a cycling holiday before, I've never done one by myself and had to guide myself. This should be easy for Ventoux....just point he bike up hill and stop when I get to the top! There's a bit of optimism for you! I have no doubt about how hard this will be, but the thought of not achieving it after all the support I've had is not an option. Unless of course the road is closed because of snow or wind!! seriously though, a HUGE thank you to everyone who has donated so far, it does really help keep me going! To everyone else who has wished me luck, or encouraged me on facebook or in person another thank you.....I will do this!! Jane has her instructions to stand ready by her phone on Sunday to update the blog, but you can also follow my progress by receiving email alerts when we update...just click on the follow by email button. I will also be updating on the other days I'm cycling, hopefully with lots of pretty pictures of beautiful French countryside in the sun!! Right, I'm off!!!
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1 comment:

  1. JaneyM4 April 2012 at 09:10

    Good luck Tracey and of course you will do it. Alistair and I went up Ventoux on google maps yesterday, it looks amazing, it only took us about 10 mins to go up and down it following the wee arrows, so you will find it no bother at all :) LOL.

    Have a great time. Jane

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