{"id":24627,"date":"2017-09-04T16:22:12","date_gmt":"2017-09-04T15:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=24627"},"modified":"2018-09-04T15:09:26","modified_gmt":"2018-09-04T14:09:26","slug":"alex-takes-on-a-triathlon-for-the-dougie-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2017\/09\/alex-takes-on-a-triathlon-for-the-dougie-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Takes On a Triathlon for the Dougie Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our very own Alex<\/a>\u00a0is tackling not just 1 or 2 but 3 disciplines to raise money for the Dougie Mac<\/a>, a local\u00a0hospice providing support to adults with life limiting illnesses in the North Staffordshire area.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alex will be taking on the Trentham\u00a0sprint triathlon<\/strong>\u00a0on Sunday 10th September 2017 where he’ll endure a 750m swim<\/strong>, a 20k cycle,<\/strong> followed by a 5k run<\/strong>. \u00a0His training partner Ed the dog won\u2019t be taking part this year, but will be on-hand for top tips and moral support.<\/p>\n

\"Alex\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Let’s here from the man himself.<\/p>\n

Why a triathlon?<\/strong><\/span>
\nI did my first triathlon last year after participating in several mud runs. I met someone at an event who had done triathlons in the past, and, because I had always liked the idea of the challenge, I volunteered myself to participate in their next event, which was the KMAC Triathlon in Congleton. So another triathlon was just up my street.<\/p>\n

How\u2019re you training for it?<\/strong><\/span>
\nI started training properly about three\u00a0weeks ago. I’ve split activities across week day evenings. Mondays I do about 15-20 lengths of swimming, Tuesdays it’s resistance training at the gym, Wednesdays a brisk 8-10k run, \u00a0Thursdays 10-15k cycling, Fridays 15-20 lengths of swimming followed by 5-10k cycling and then over the weekend I do more resistance training at the gym. So I keep fairly busy!<\/p>\n

What\u2019s going to be the most challenging part and why?<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe biggest challenge for me will probably be my cycling. It’s my weak point of all the disciplines, but it just means that there is more of a challenge to overcome before the event. That’s why I am doing this.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s going to keep you motivated on the way round?<\/strong><\/span>
\nI think mainly the knowledge that I have done a triathlon before, although this triathlon covers a further distance than my previous. Also, I’ll have a Double Decker stashed with my things so I can indulge once I’ve crossed the finish line.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s the first thing you\u2019re going to do when you\u2019ve finished?<\/strong><\/span>
\nIf I have the energy I might Dab, my signature move. But I’ll probably head straight for a bottle of water, find out my time, and cheer others on.<\/p>\n

Why the Dougie Mac?<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe Dougie Mac’s a great charity. I have done a number of events for them in the past and I will in the future too.<\/p>\n

Best of luck, Alex!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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