Are you tough enough?

The Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF) has joined with Tri Limits and Chain Reaction Cycles to bring you Ireland’s toughest triathlon – the Northern Ireland Decaman/Iron Distance Challenge.

The Northern Ireland Decaman involves an adrenalin pumping 2.4 mile swim and a 112 mile cycle followed by a marathon (26.2 miles) – each day for 10 days!

UCF is urging men and women to sign up for this special fitness challenge which takes place from 6th-15th July at Eskragh Lough,Old Ballygawley Road, Dungannon.

The event is a personal challenge for each participant and will help raise money for the charity’s men’s health campaign. UCF Community Fundraising Officer Paul O’Gara  said, “There is a challenge for everyone whatever your ability so why not give it a go! Challenge your limits for UCF.”

Participants can choose one of the following options:

Decaman: Enter the 10 dayNorthern Ireland Decaman;

Decaman Relay Team: A relay team of 3 people in the Northern Ireland Decaman;

Iron Distance Challenge: Join in, on a day of your choice;

Iron Distance Challenge Relay Team: Join in, on a day of your choice, with a relay team of 3 people;

Run/Swim/Bike: Register to run, swim or bike some of the Iron Distance on a day of your choice.

A £20 deposit plus minimum sponsorship is required, for details and online registration click on http://events.ulstercancer.org/ps/event/NIDECAMAN1 

Paul O’Gara said, "Cancer has a major impact on the health of men inNorthern Ireland. Each year almost 6,000 men are diagnosed with some form of the disease – that’s a shocking 22 men every working day. Around 2,000 lose their lives to cancer each year.

“UCF’s men’s health campaign aims to minimise the impact of cancer among men. The charity brings fitness and health programmes such as smoking cessation clinics and Male Quick Fit checks into workplaces, and has a full range of counselling and support services for men and their families, a confidential helpline, and art and creative writing therapy.

“We would urge everyone to help us raise as much money as possible to continue funding these free services either by taking part in NI Decaman/Iron Distance Challenge or by supporting participants.”

The event is kindly sponsored by Chain Reaction Cycles, High 5, Gatorade, Compressport, ZeroD, Elite Timing (the chosen timing partner for the NI.Decaman/Iron Distance Challenge), JJ Ballantine and Co Insurance Services, Performance Nutrition Plus and Awen Sport.

Simon Cordner, PR Manager, Chain Reaction Cycles, said, “Decaman is a tough challenge for super-fit people who want to test their mettle but there are also challenges for people with different levels of fitness and abilities. We hope to see as many of you as possible take up your own challenge at this event and test your personal limits for this great cause.”

Show your support for the NI Decaman fundraising campaign by texting DECA10 £x amount to 70070 or follow us on Facebook. For further information please contact Paul O’Gara at UCF on  07585 956 807 or email: [email protected] 

 

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