Tomorrow is August 1st, and that means we’re just 4 weeks away from Blue September. Time to get serious about training.
I’m in decent shape but to take on this challenge properly, I need to shed a few kilos and lock in a structured training plan.
Right now, I’m running around 50 km a week and biking about 150 km. But to meet the demands of this challenge,
I’ll need to ramp that up to 70 km running and 280 km cycling per week. Oh, and let’s not forget the swim.
This isn’t about high-end gear or expensive tech.
No carbon-plated running shoes. No $10K time trial bike with aero wheels. I’ll be doing this with regular gear, the kind of stuff you’d find in most Kiwi garages. A standard road bike. My trusty old training shoes. Just me, showing up.
Because this challenge isn’t about flash.
It’s about commitment.
It’s about honouring my Dad.
It’s about raising awareness and funds for the fight against prostate cancer.
Why I'm Doing This?
Ten years ago, I lost my dad to cancer. He was 73. Not a day goes by without a moment of “He’d love this” or “Wish I could ask him that.”
Grief doesn’t disappear. It just changes shape.
In 2021, I laced up and ran 73 km through Riverhead Forest on what would have been his 80th birthday, no race, no crowds, just a promise kept.
Then, I rode 3,500 km solo from Auckland to Bluff. Two months on the road, alone with my thoughts, my bike, and the open country. And earlier this year, I hiked the Annapurna Circuit, crossing the 5,416m Thorong La Pass, step by step, breath by breath, memory by memory.
Now, I’m back on home soil for Challenge Three. Starting September 23rd, the day my Dad passed, I’ll be completing 30 triathlons in 30 days, finishing on what would have been his 84th birthday.
Will You Support Me This Blue September?
Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Kiwi men. It’s taking too many good people.
This September, I’m using my body to spark a conversation and hopefully, raise funds that can help save lives.
Your donation helps
* Fund life-saving research
* Provide support for men going through diagnosis and treatment
* Raise awareness so more blokes get tested in time
This isn’t just about finishing the challenge.
It’s about starting something bigger.
Donate now.
Share this with someone you care about.
Let’s tackle prostate cancer together.
Training and Event updates are posted here:
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/198223
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seannnz/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@seancoxnz
Tomorrow is August 1st, and that means we’re just 4 weeks away from Blue September. Time to get serious about training.
I’m in decent shape but to take on this challenge properly, I need to shed a few kilos and lock in a structured training plan.
Right now, I’m running around 50 km a week and biking about 150 km. But to meet the demands of this challenge, I’ll need to ramp that up to 70 km running and 280 km cycling per week. Oh, and let’s not forget the swim.
This isn’t about high-end gear or expensive tech.No carbon-plated running shoes. No $10K time trial bike with aero wheels. I’ll be doing this with regular gear, the kind of stuff you’d find in most Kiwi garages. A standard road bike. My trusty old training shoes. Just me, showing up.
Because this challenge isn’t about flash.It’s about commitment.It’s about honouring my Dad.It’s about raising awareness and funds for the fight against prostate cancer.
Why I'm Doing This?
Ten years ago, I lost my dad to cancer. He was 73. Not a day goes by without a moment of “He’d love this” or “Wish I could ask him that.”
Grief doesn’t disappear. It just changes shape.
In 2021, I laced up and ran 73 km through Riverhead Forest on what would have been his 80th birthday, no race, no crowds, just a promise kept.
Then, I rode 3,500 km solo from Auckland to Bluff. Two months on the road, alone with my thoughts, my bike, and the open country. And earlier this year, I hiked the Annapurna Circuit, crossing the 5,416m Thorong La Pass, step by step, breath by breath, memory by memory.
Now, I’m back on home soil for Challenge Three. Starting September 23rd, the day my Dad passed, I’ll be completing 30 triathlons in 30 days, finishing on what would have been his 84th birthday.
Will You Support Me This Blue September?
Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in Kiwi men. It’s taking too many good people.
This September, I’m using my body to spark a conversation and hopefully, raise funds that can help save lives.
Your donation helps
* Fund life-saving research
* Provide support for men going through diagnosis and treatment
* Raise awareness so more blokes get tested in time
This isn’t just about finishing the challenge.It’s about starting something bigger.
Donate now.Share this with someone you care about.Let’s tackle prostate cancer together.
Training and Event updates are posted here:
Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/198223
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seannnz/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@seancoxnz
Go for it!