{"id":13032,"date":"2022-04-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/220triathlon\/?post_type=purple_issue&p=13032"},"modified":"2022-04-19T15:07:54","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T13:07:54","slug":"fa0-220-your-emails-pictures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/220triathlon\/2022\/04\/14\/fa0-220-your-emails-pictures\/","title":{"rendered":"FA0 220: Your emails & pictures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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This summer, Richard Benno has four triathlons planned but is after some very specific race advice to help him complete the swim section<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

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SPECIFIC ADVICE REQUIRED<\/h3>\n\n

I\u2019m hoping you can help. I was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2018 and after radiotherapy failed I had a total laryngectomy and neck dissection in July 2019.<\/p>\n\n

Since then I\u2019ve completed several ultra marathons, duathlons and run events. In November 2021 I was fitted for a special snorkel for swimming, which attaches to the hole in my neck. This year I have three tri\u2019s planned and the Hever Castle Gauntlet in September. But I\u2019ve struggled to find other people who have done this and would like some advice\/feedback before the races. Can you help? Richard <\/em>Benno <\/em><\/p>\n\n

220 replies:<\/strong> Thanks for writing in, Richard. If anyone can help Richard with some advice please email our deputy editor, Liz \u2013 elizabeth.barrett@ ourmedia.co.uk<\/a> \u2013 who will put you in direct contact with Richard. Thank you. <\/em><\/p>\n\n

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Got an opinion to share? Then email us at fao220 @220triathlon.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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RIDICULOUS CHALLENGE<\/h3>\n\n

A few months ago (possibly over a few G&Ts), I thought up a ridiculous plan for a challenge that, as I understand, has never been done before. In September, I\u2019m going to climb the three peaks, swim the three largest lakes in the respective countries (Loch Lomond, Windermere and Llyn Tegid) and cycle between them, all in one go, all for charity.<\/p>\n\n

It\u2019s a mega triathlon on steroids and despite being a keen triathlete, I\u2019ve never done anything like this before. The key factor driving me through the early-morning training sessions and many doubts that flood my thoughts is that I\u2019m aiming to raise as much money as possible for two charities that mean the absolute world to me.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cI have a special snorkel, which attaches to the hole in my neck\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n

My grandad (Pops) was looked after by St Michael\u2019s Hospice (a small, local charity) during his last few months of his battle with pancreatic cancer. I know that he\u2019d be so proud and would love for me to say a real thank you, and this is the best way I can think of to do it.<\/p>\n\n

The following year, my grandma was one of the 209,600 UK people to be diagnosed with dementia. It\u2019s been quite the rollercoaster since, but one constant, solid pillar of support has been the Alzheimer\u2019s Society. Their research to find a cure while simultaneously providing such support to those living with dementia is simple admirable.<\/p>\n\n

If anyone would like to track me, you can via my Instagram page @tripeakschallenge. All support, whether advice-driven or financial, will be very welcome! Meg <\/em>Pragnell <\/em><\/p>\n\n

220 replies:<\/strong> Wishing you all the very best for this epic challenge, Meg. Your grandparents would\/will be so incredibly proud of you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n

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RESTARTING TRI<\/h4>\n\n

I bought a subscription to 220 <\/em>a few years ago as my wife (Kate, 45) and I (48) were starting our journey in tri.<\/p>\n\n

We did a few sprint distances, a 40k sportive and then completed the London Olympic-distance Triathlon in August 2019. That was a challenge, as we got married in Mauritius at the start of the July and enjoyed two weeks of allinclusive eating and drinking!<\/p>\n\n

We\u2019ve then had a couple of real setbacks \u2013I suffered a severe tibia plateau fracture in a rugby accident and then Kate was diagnosed with Addison\u2019s disease [when your body doesn\u2019t produce enough of certain hormones].<\/p>\n\n

We\u2019re now looking at restarting our training and will line up for a couple of sprint-distance events this year. But we really fancy pitting ourselves at a middle-distance tri in 2023. So what I\u2019d like to know is, are there any basic training plans for people who want to complete triathlons for sprint and up to middle distance please? Also, any advice on which would be the best middle-distance tri for complete novices? David <\/em>& <\/em>Kate <\/em>Pearce <\/em><\/p>\n\n

220 replies:<\/strong> Hi David and Kate. First off, head to our Training Plan section on our website \u2013 220triathlon.com\/<\/a> training\/training-plans \u2013 where you\u2019ll find plans for all distances to download for free. And while you\u2019re there, search \u2018middle-distance triathlons\u2019 to find our pick of the best eight for beginners. All the very best to you both! <\/em><\/p>\n\n

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WRITE IN AND WIN!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Got an opinion to share? Then email us at fao220@220triathlon.com<\/span><\/strong> and you could win the following prize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AMP Human Recovery Kit worth \u00a390<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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YOUR INSTAGRAM PICTURES WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS<\/h2>\n\n
TAG YOUR PICTURES #220GRAM<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n
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1 <\/strong> @celebsuett That was a mentally tough track session!! 10 minutes, 3x 2 minutes, 10 minutes #liveyourlimit <\/span><\/p>\n\n

2 <\/strong> @paddlepedalpace <\/span> So good to be running in the sunshine today! I haven\u2019t done this route along the Thames in 2 years, back when I was in the office every day<\/p>\n\n

3 <\/strong> @shukertom <\/span> 50 miles of sun & hills, that\u2019s a happy Friday for me!!!<\/p>\n\n

4 <\/strong> @thewannabeironman 12k is the key to peace for the rest of the day [me].<\/span><\/p>\n\n

5 <\/strong> @road_between_140.6 <\/span> #workharddreambig <\/span><\/p>\n\n

6 <\/strong> @bkr_bex <\/span> Standard post-sunday dinner plank challenge with Darcy (this was after her squats and lunges challenge!) with the bike all packed<\/span><\/p>\n\n

7 <\/strong> @davemurray_totaltri <\/span> Camp day 1. Morning <\/span>Swim Aerobic Focus. Kept it to pull so as to keep the legs fresh at the start of the week.<\/p>\n\n

8 <\/strong> @ryzabovefitness <\/span> First Aquathon \u2013 Nice. 3rd overall @ local event<\/p>\n\n

9 <\/strong> @trigirlc <\/span> I got absolutely hammered in the crosswinds today. First time I\u2019ve experienced winds like this in Lanza.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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