Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle completes triathlon

A veteran from Cornwall is a real life ‘hero in a half shell’ after completing a triathlon in a turtle costume in support of our charity.

Simon, 45, and from Helston, swam 400 metres, cycled 26 kilometres and ran for five kilometres during the Wadebridge Triathlon.

Veteran Simon served for 22 years as a Royal Navy Para Commando physical training instructor. He wanted to take on a challenge in memory of his mum and dad and to also show his support to fellow veterans who have lost their sight.

Simon remained in the turtle costume throughout the triathlon, including in the water for the swim.

It was raining during the bike ride and the run so by the end of the triathlon the suit was soaking wet and extremely heavy.

Simon still managed to finish in one hour and 46 minutes and has raised over £800 for our charity. He says:

“As a physical training instructor, I’d been involved in the organisation of triathlons but had never previously taken part in one myself. This was a first and I will do another but maybe not dressed as a turtle.

“The fancy dress was a nod to my military past, 20 years ago those of us on the physical training course went on a night out dressed in turtle costumes so it seemed fitting to wear the outfit again.

“Hopefully the money I’ve raised will be pivotal towards the support for a veteran with sight loss.”

Simon has already raised £808 for our charity. There is still time to support him in raising even more money: