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


Sunday 20 May 2012

Janey's taper tales

What a gorgeous day! After a leisurely breakfast and an hour spent watching the Manchester 10K and the great Haile Gebrselassie knock out a 27 minute 10k!!!


I got myself all togged up for the sunshine (hurrah - at last) and took myself out for a warm, sunny leisurely 7 mile run. Didn't even put a watch on. This taper lark really works, my legs felt good, I felt strong and raring to for next week. It would be great if the weather could be like this next week. 

Then after lunch Alistair and I decided we would go out for a walk as it was still so sunny and warm. We went down into Clerk's Estate and it was stunning. The sun was shining and the pond in the estate was absolutely lovely. We stopped for a wee seat at the pond and then headed home for a cup of tea. So by the time we got back I reckon we had walked about 5 miles. 

So 7 add 5 in my mind is a good day's work! Going to cut down over the next few days to end with complete rest days on Thursday, Friday and then a wee short toddle on Saturday. Before the big one on Sunday - eeek. This time next week, I will be sitting with my feet up totally nick nacked. :)

don't worry, be happy :)



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