Triathlon Training Support

Hi, my name is Amy and I am fundraising as I will be participating in a 12-week training program to prepare me for a triathlon in May 2023. I am legally blind and the city I reside in has limited transportation to where the training will occur; so I will be needing to utilize Uber. This will be costly and I am asking for assistance to offset transportation costs to be able to participate in the training activities and prepare for the triathlon event! In addition, public transit and a system with limited frequent routes, is time consuming - with a full-time day job and utilizing the public bus system to get as close to the training sessions and event - it would be about an hour and 30 minute trip one way. Uber would cut down time spent in transit, as well.

I have been strength training and improving my overall health for the last two years and I want to participate in an event to give me some goal to work towards, I decided a triathlon as I’ve participated in 5ks in the past.

The triathlon consists of a 250 meter swim, 8 mile bike, and 3 mile run. The organization hosting the 12-week training program is working with me to make the training possible for a blind individual - will be pairing me with a mentor to do the race tandemly. A local bike shop has provided a tandem bike for the event.

I am now asking for support to get to and from training and to the event on race day as I rely on rideshare and public transportation but public transit does not serve the area the training and event occurs.

if you know me I am determined to accomplish any challenge!

Please help make the next part of my health, wellness and fitness journey possible!