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Mewsie's Ironman Challenge
David Mew
Mewsie's Ironman Challenge
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Hi there!
After playing Rugby all my life, I finally finished playing in 2013 and needed a new physical challenge to keep me fit and fuel my competitive spirit. A few friends roped me into Triathlon and despite almost quitting 200 metres into my first swim, I kept at it.
Early last year, my friend and training partner Luke Byrnes suggested we should do an Ironman. Not really knowing what we were getting ourselves into, we signed up for the New Zealand Ironman in Lake Taupo, on March 7th, 2015.
For those of you who don't know, an Ironman consists of a 3.8km Swim, 180km Bike ride and 42.2km Run. It will probably take me somewhere between 11 and 14 hours to complete. Having never swum more than 1500m, cycled more than 70km or run more than 14kms, we formulated a training plan 12 months out.
Since March 2014, we've completed our first 2km ocean swim, Half-marathon, Marathon, Half-Ironman, as well as cracking 180kms on the bike. In training we’ve roughly covered 150km of swimming, 5,000km of cycling and 1,000km of running during that time.
Training for such a big event is quite a selfish pursuit, as friends and family are expected to work around your training schedule, which can take up entire days at a time. With this in mind, I thought that I should do something that isn't selfish and raise money for a charity. With my two nephew having Autism, I’ve chosen the Autism Spectrum charity, who undertake research, as well as provide support services to families and people living with Autism. I’d appreciate any contribution, big or small to this cause.
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Thanks so much for your support!
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Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect)
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is Australia’s largest national service provider for people on the autism spectrum.
Autism is different for everyone. Providing the right support requires understanding individual strengths, interests and aspirations. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. At Aspect, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, providing a tailored support journey that continually adapts to the needs of each person. Our approach means each person is understood and valued for their unique abilities, supported through their challenges and given opportunities to achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.
How your support helps
We need people like you to help us pave the way to a better future.
Autism is a lifelong condition. An estimated 1 in every 70 people in Australia is on the autism spectrum. Along with their family members, this means autism is a part of daily life for over a million Australians. It is likely you know someone – a family member, friend or colleague.
By fundraising for us, you will help provide the best opportunities for people of all ages on the autism spectrum from tailored educational support to fulfilling work lives and improved social environments.
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