the NSPCC big 5 tri
madnurse
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Calling all try-athletes !!!!!!!! you have been amaxing giving out advice and information as I have crawled my way throuhg some 3 months of pre-season training but I though it was time I revealed myself for who I am .....
My background is relatively simple I spent some 7 years in the forces before becoming a psychiatric nurse . I have always maintained active & in good physical health. Unfortuantely I suffered with reactive depression last year which led to some 3 1/2 months absence from work. In an attempt to over come this along with suport from my GP & work I undertook to train for a triathlon as a means of direction and acheivement.
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[/align]Thereby I began training in January of this year, I found it challenging but began to make some progress more so after joining my local club (Warrington Tri) which gave a better sense of formation and also of ability to undertake a sprint tri. This over time increased to a point whereby I am now entered for the following triathlons
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[/align]Cheshire Sprint Tri (04/06/06)
[/align]Chester Olympic Tri (25/06/06)
[/align]Salford Sprint Tri (30/07/06)
[/align]London Olympic Tri (06/08/06)
[/align]Warrington Sprint Tri (26/08/06)
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[/align]The training especially the swim (as had negelected my front crawl for some 25 years) required I apply myself with consistency increasing my level and frequency of training and practise from only a few hours to that of around 15 - 20 hours a week. From this I now aim to undertake training towards 1/2 ironman next season
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[/align]As a direct result of the training including the support of Warrington Tri Club & the 220 forum amongst others I have regained my sense of acheivement and motivation as well not just massively enhanced physical fitness but also that off mental & emotional well being to enable to return to work.
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One thing I have learnt about life, even more so as a result of my depression, is that in life there needs to be a sense of balance. If you take out you need to put back in as it were. So remembering all the help and support I was given I have decided to put back in and help those a little less fortunate than myself . My work envolves working with people who have had tragic upbringings suffering at the hands of carers , parents and others casuing such effect that they matured with such social deficits they now are deemed a risk to themselves and /or society. Many will remain in secure care provison for most of their adult life. [/align] [/align]The NSPCC does some amazing work with children _ I figured if I could help them with fundraising maybe I could make a difference to someones future, perhaps give them a chance of a better future that needen't invlove long term social & psychiatric care [/align]
[/align]I hope to raise £1000 for the NSPCC through my efforts - help me to help the kids that really need a hand. All I ask is a £1.00 per triathlon (more if you can) ;
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[/align]you can give thru [link] http://www.justgiving.com/philNSPCC [/link]
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[/align]I couldnt have made it this far without the banter and stuff from you lot - I can only hope you can help me a little more a give what you can.
many thanks
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[/align]madnurse (phil) [:D]
My background is relatively simple I spent some 7 years in the forces before becoming a psychiatric nurse . I have always maintained active & in good physical health. Unfortuantely I suffered with reactive depression last year which led to some 3 1/2 months absence from work. In an attempt to over come this along with suport from my GP & work I undertook to train for a triathlon as a means of direction and acheivement.
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[/align]Thereby I began training in January of this year, I found it challenging but began to make some progress more so after joining my local club (Warrington Tri) which gave a better sense of formation and also of ability to undertake a sprint tri. This over time increased to a point whereby I am now entered for the following triathlons
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[/align]Cheshire Sprint Tri (04/06/06)
[/align]Chester Olympic Tri (25/06/06)
[/align]Salford Sprint Tri (30/07/06)
[/align]London Olympic Tri (06/08/06)
[/align]Warrington Sprint Tri (26/08/06)
[/align]
[/align]The training especially the swim (as had negelected my front crawl for some 25 years) required I apply myself with consistency increasing my level and frequency of training and practise from only a few hours to that of around 15 - 20 hours a week. From this I now aim to undertake training towards 1/2 ironman next season
[/align]
[/align]As a direct result of the training including the support of Warrington Tri Club & the 220 forum amongst others I have regained my sense of acheivement and motivation as well not just massively enhanced physical fitness but also that off mental & emotional well being to enable to return to work.
[/align]
One thing I have learnt about life, even more so as a result of my depression, is that in life there needs to be a sense of balance. If you take out you need to put back in as it were. So remembering all the help and support I was given I have decided to put back in and help those a little less fortunate than myself . My work envolves working with people who have had tragic upbringings suffering at the hands of carers , parents and others casuing such effect that they matured with such social deficits they now are deemed a risk to themselves and /or society. Many will remain in secure care provison for most of their adult life. [/align] [/align]The NSPCC does some amazing work with children _ I figured if I could help them with fundraising maybe I could make a difference to someones future, perhaps give them a chance of a better future that needen't invlove long term social & psychiatric care [/align]
[/align]I hope to raise £1000 for the NSPCC through my efforts - help me to help the kids that really need a hand. All I ask is a £1.00 per triathlon (more if you can) ;
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[/align]you can give thru [link] http://www.justgiving.com/philNSPCC [/link]
[/align]
[/align]I couldnt have made it this far without the banter and stuff from you lot - I can only hope you can help me a little more a give what you can.
many thanks
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[/align]madnurse (phil) [:D]
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A BIG thank you for you sponsorship towards my NSPCC fund - the money collected will all go towards children who are suffering with or at risk of abuse & neglect in many walks of life. I will let you know how it goes & eventually how mich we all raised for them.
thanks
Phil (madnurse) [:D]
I cant say thank you enough for your donation - it all helps. I dont know what waffle I said on here that helped you but am glad it.
phil (madnurse) [:)]
I have suffered with depression since 16 and recently additional work related stress. Exercise has always helped so thought I'd try something new to motivate me. Plus next year is the big 40 (Gulp[&:]) and my eldest daughter is now 18 (bigger Gulp!!) Feeling the whole age thing catching up with me and want to prove I've still got it!
Oh and on the vanity side want to get rid of those wobbly bits that have suddenly appeared![:D][:D]
cheers
phil (madnurse) [:D]
madnurse (phil)
all this in an attempt to raise a few pennies for the NSPCC - check the link below to find out out more & how you can donate to help reach my target
thanks
Madnurse (phil)
[color=#ff0000]http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-wales/w-snowdonia_marathon/w-snowdonia_marathon-enter.htm[/color]
madnurse (phil)
madnurse (phil)
phil
any future doonations from 220 members or guest gratefully recieved
thanks
madnurse (phil)
[:D] madnurse (phil)
phil
madnurse [:D][:D][:D]
cheers
Phil
cheers !!!!!!!!
Phil (madnurse) [:)][:)][:)]
thanks again mate
Phil (madnurse)
cheers mate
madnurse phil [:D][:D]
cheers
madnurse (phil)
If you get thro Helvellyn I'll sponsor you again - and if I get thro the Robin Hood marathon in Sept I'll also put another donation on your site!!
Keep going !!
thanks gain for the helvellyn 'bribe' .. grateful for any motivation i recieve
phil
Madnurse Phil [:D]
phil
SO I HAVE ADDED ANOTHER RACE TO MY NSPCC TRIATHLON FUNDRAISING !!!!!!!!!!!!!
JUST A LITTLE ONE TO WIND DOWN BEFORE SNOWDONIA ... in fact isnt really a full race more of half a race (EASTNOR CASTLE middle distance...come along & see me wimper n cringe )... so for those of you who meant to donate before or forgot or something here's a really good reason to stick a few quid into my justgiving account to help the nsppc before Xmas that when i hope to hand over a cheque for a £1000
my madness + your help = big cheque ... everyones a winner !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
however you can help out it will be appreciated
pHIL
its all about the kids !!!!!!!!!!!
thanks for your help with this crazy thing i do ... you helped me through helvellyn esp T3 ... you a darling ... thanks (again) for your donation - hope this spurs others on to donate also....
madnurse (phil)
cheers Loon for your donation to the slush fund that slowly but steadily gets ever bigger
madnurse Phil
ps see you in a really big race - coming soon [sm=rolleyes.gif][sm=rolleyes.gif][sm=rolleyes.gif]
Sunday is a big race [8D]
Also cheers to Rich-C who I missed at Snowdon - hope to catch you at an IM next year
finally a big thankyou to all you who have donated to my NSPCC fund over the last 6 months - seeing it slowly add up was impressive and really help to keep me motivated to keep going on many a big hill.
the justgiving page is open til the end of December so if you have been busy until now to donate it aint too late......
it was never about me just the kids !!!