Alison to run 10 triathlons in 10 days

A Clare woman is to undertake 10 triathlons in 10 days to raise money for the Cork-based Hope Foundation, which helps street and slum children in Kolkata, India.

Alison Reidy, who is from Shannon, will complete a 750m swim, a 20km cycle, and a 5km run every day for nine days before a double- the-distances 10th effort, a race aptly titled Hell of the West.

The first nine triathlons will take place from the Shannon Swimming and Leisure Centre, beginning on Jun 20, with the finale in Kilkee. Hundreds of fellow triathletes are due to provide support in the last leg.