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Dad came 2nd in the 35+ age group in a triathlon in Singleton around 1995. Dad died of stomach cancer a couple of years later at the age of 55.
my stoic Dad
My father, Peter Silcock, had run a few marathons and stepped up to join my brother on a few triathlons.
No more excuses!
This Sunday I am going to compete in my FIRST triathlon AND follow it up with a SECOND event in April. Both events are Sprint distance races (750 m swim, 20km bike and 5km run) held in Kurnell.
My fascination with triathlon began 20years ago when I watched my big brother train and compete when we were both still living at home. I was fairly fit back then and he encouraged me to have a go, but I told myself I was too busy (living at home with no children!). Physical limitations didn’t hold me back, mental limitations did.
I am sending you this email to let you know that it is 100% because of Can Too that I am competing this summer. Ten years of watching Can Too participants, their extraordinary collective spirit, has inspired me to commit to my challenge. To prepare the best I can (imperfectly) and have a go.
If you are pleased I am taking on a challenge that I have wanted to do for 20 years, please consider making a donation to Can Too.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Sam Crawford Architects
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Julian
smash it jane
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Thomas Crawford
Lookin good
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Jane Crawford
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Annie Crawford
Go Janey Go!!!
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Mark Crawford
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David Walah
Good luck jane- sounds like fun
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Luke And Lou
Great to see you enjoying your sport and setting a great example. Reminded again by your blog how dad loved to run before cancer killed him.
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Joseph
Glad I'm giving the donation and your doing all the exercise. Have fun.
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Emma Walters
Go Jane. I hope you can make your goal of 3 mins under January!
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Di
timing!!!! - go for it Jane
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Elise
Great work Jane - we'll be thinking of you - amazing effort!
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Construction Assignments
Good luck Jane, enjoy!
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Georgie Crawford-smiht
Go for it!!!!
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Alison
Good on you Jane, best of luck. xxxx
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The Wilsons
Go Jane! You can do it!
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Heidi
Good luck Jane!
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Ellie
Good on you Jane! Sending love from SF!
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Bev Hale
You go girl, good on you for having a go. Can Too do wonderful things. Can't wait to hear how you go.
Go Janey. Sprint Tri today, Iron Man tomorrow.