Help Kim Race in South Africa

My name is Kim Turner, I am a highly motivated and disciplined triathlete and runner based in Queenstown, New Zealand.

Last weekend (9th Dec) I competed at Ironman Taupo 70.3 (half ironman distance) triathlon in Taupo, New Zealand - my performance qualified me to compete at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Port Elizabeth, South Africa in September.

This is absolutely an opportunity of a lifetime and I am dedicated to doing everything I can to be as prepared as possible to race my best race. I am all in! After coaching myself for 5 years in triathlon I am taking guidance from an amazing coach for this race so I can do my absolute best and achieve the time goals I know I am capable of. To be able to compete at this event I need to pay my own way and there are many costs involved.

I completed my first triathlon in November 2012 (surprising myself with a win!) and first half ironman in December 2012 and have been hooked since. My passion for this sport continues to grow each day, as does my desire to set and achieve even higher goals. 70.3 is my favourite distance and this is where I excel.

70.3 is the total mileage of the race - metrically that is a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km (or half marathon) run.

I will be working hard to fundraise through other avenues in 2018, however for those just wanting to make a small donation this is the place to do it. And any support will be gratefully received.