Two Keighley men are showing an iron resolve to raise money for Manorlands hospice, in Oxenhope, in a gruelling triathlon.
Joe Kutney, 38, and Peter Newsome, 62, are taking part in the half-ironman triathlon in North Wales on Sunday. The gruelling race involves a one-and-a-half-mile swim in a lake, a 56-mile cycle ride and a run of 13 miles.
Mr Kutney said: "I have done the full ironman race three times before and it is a challenge because of the long distances involved. I train quite hard, doing a combination of long distance runs and cycling and swimming every week. I'm confident about completing it and hope to finish in about five-and-a-quarter-hours.
Mr Newsome was a silver medallist last year in the British Middle Distance Championships in the 60-64 age range category. He said: "I've been training now for about six months and am hoping to finish in about six hours."
Anyone wishing to sponsor the men can contact Mr Kutney on 01535 670 154 or Mr Newsome on 01535 634644.
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