May 23, 2022
Triathlon 21 - 52x52 Challenge
Friday 20/05/22
Number Twenty-One
Swim 36.15
Bike 1.26.07
Run 40.26
9am and 21st Triathlon done.
All done inside. But not just because it’s foul out there. Last night I had about 1 hours sleep only as my Crohns was bad. So I needed this morning to get up, shake it off and fight through it, but not leave the house. Those with this horrible disease understand that sometimes you have to stay close to home 🤦. Friends of mine, two beautiful and brave ladies Grace Ellen and Katryna Thomas-Shell, understand this as they live with it as well and like me they just crack on with life. They are remarkable ladies both of them. It’s a nasty illness and it can tire you out and slow you down if you let it, but it does not have to stop you achieving! I’ve had Crohns since I was in primary school and sure enough it’s caused many pressures over the last 40+ years but as we all know pressure ultimately makes diamonds. So it’s because of my Crohns rather than despite it that even though I’m 53 yrs old I’m still cracking on and am now 21 into 52 Triathlons this year. If I can do this then trust me you can as well. Anyone can achieve anything if they choose to. As my friend Jon Saunders always says — CRACK ON 👊❤️
More updates from Rob
Rob talks to BBC News about his 52x52 Challenge
Watch Rob Starr talk to BBC News about his 52x52 Challenge on the day he finished his 52nd and final Triathlon of the year!
Triathlon 52 - 52x52 Challenge
A short blog to end; Triathlon 52/52 done. So pleased it’s over. Lots of money raised for the Starr Trust and I really hope it continues as there are so many young people who need our help.
Triathlon 51 - 52x52 Challenge
That was one of the hardest yet both physically and mentally. Physically because my back is still in muscle spasm, caused by a Crohn's flare up that needed rest but didn’t get it. Mentally because the whole triathlon was done gym based, which meant no sea, no air, no trees, no birds - just a clock telling me I’ve hardly started!
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