Welcome to My Rally Campaign

Hey!! My name is Brenna and I'm a Canadian long-distance triathlete and ultra trail runner. Since 2014, I've been living in and around Cape Town, South Africa, and first got hooked on competitive endurance sport in 2015 beginning with trail running and turning over to triathlon by early 2017. I've recently returned to my home town of Winnipeg as I amp up my training for the next big goal: Ironman Canada. More info about how I got to this point & a little history are below... but in the meantime... what's this Rally Me Campaign all about?!

In 2017, I registered for Ironman Canada with 370 days ahead of me to dedicated to training. New to triathlon and with only a steel frame, Peugeot road bike, I decided: eggs in one basket, I would set the MASSIVE goal to try and qualify for Ironman World Champs. Since then, I've completed 3 Ironman 70.3 events as well as a handful of shorter triathlons, and qualifying for both the Ironman 70.3 World Champs in South Africa this September, as well as Xterra Offroad World Champs this October in Maui, Hawaii. 

Why I'm Raising Funds

I recently made the move from South Africa back to my home in Winnipeg to continue the training and preparations for the big races ahead. I've been able to secure a part-time job that I can manage with a full time training & recovery program, but it's not quite enough to cover all of the expenses that lay ahead. Humbly, I am turning to my friends and family for support to help get me to the starting line of these incredible race opportunities!

Here's where your contributions will make a huge impact:

$1000 - Mountain bike & shoes

$ 2400-3200 - Airfare/travel (if qualified for full Ironman Champs, there's an extra ticket required between islands)

$500-$1000 - Accommodation

$1000 - Goes towards World Champs Entry Fees

$500 - Bicycle service & spare parts

$500 - Race entries and licensing for training triathlon/duathlon races 

How I Got Here

From 2015-2016 I competed in several long-distance races including the 89km Comrades Marathon (SA), 100km Cederberg Traverse (SA), 100km Dutch Coast Ultra Night Run (NL) and 125km Canadian Death Race (CAN), amongst many other 50km+ races, before developing stress fractures and being forced put running on hold. Of course, given doctor's orders cycle and swim, I discovered triathlon and - soon after - set a goal to tackle Ironman Canada July 2018.

My Team

I have the most incredible team in the world, many of whom have supported me from the day I tried on my first pair of trail shoes! These amazing folks include:

SOUTH AFRICA:

Coach Annchen Clarke with 3YO Training Camps

BOLDGEAR

Hemptons

Tailwind Nutrition South Africa

IamSuperbar

FalkeSA

Sorbet Stellenbosch

RUN Store

Shock Absorber

Natasha at Transforma Life 

Moira Robertson at Stellenbosch Chiropractic

Trail's End Bike Hotel

Tri-Fly Bike Helmet

 And of course SO much support from friends who have cheered me on and offered whatever they can, from accommodation, rides to races & much more all along the way!

CANADA:

Rave Massage 1220 St. Mary's Road

Chris Enns at Balance Winnipeg Chiropractic

Assiniboine Athletic Club

9Round Meadowood

Tailwind Nutrition US

And again, all of the friends and family this side of the world who have given so much support and been my biggest cheerleaders from day one. Thank you!!

Join My Team and Spread the Word!

Thank you so much for your contribution & cheers! Large or small, your support makes a HUGE impact and you are making a huge difference in making my triathlon World Champs race dreams come true. From my side, I promise to put in the hard yards and tough training hours, and if you can help get me to the starting line, I will be ready to give my all!

If you use Facebook or other social media, please help spread the word by SHARING this campaign with friends and coworkers who may be keen to help. Thanks again!