Ironman Inspiration

Ironman Inspiration One BIS HCMC parent Todd Gilmore is taking part in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii later this month to raise money for Newborns Vietnam. Will his story inspire you to get involved with the BIS HCMC Ironman entry in 2019? Let's find out...

One BIS HCMC parent Todd Gilmore is taking part in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii later this month to raise money for Newborns Vietnam. Will his story inspire you to get involved with the BIS HCMC Ironman entry in 2019? Let's find out...

“I have been a resident of HCMC for 15 years. I currently have 2 children at the school and one who just moved away after 11 years. Background (the short story) - I went from a 92 kg overweight office worker, to a 5 year exercise habit that lead to a healthy lighter individual to a 9 year triathlon habit turned endurance coach (Ironman University Certified). The Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona Hawaii will be my 12th Ironman. Every year at an Ironman, I put my hard training work on show to raise money for Newborns Vietnam." - Todd Gilmore, BIS parent

About Newborns Vietnam

Worldwide too many newborns continue to die. In 2015, neonatal mortality accounted for three quarters of all infant deaths in Vietnam and more than half of mortality in under 5 years. Newborns Vietnam work to train nurses and doctors in newborn care. The provision of lifesaving equipment is largely funded by men and women from all walks of life taking on incredible sports challenges just like Todd.

If you would like to donate, please visit:  https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kona-todd-gilmore

Feel inspired yet? 

If you are interested in taking part in an Ironman please think about joining our BIS HCMC team for IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam 2019.

We are looking for participants to "Be Ambitious" and enter the 5th IRONMAN in Danang. You can enter as an individual or as part of a team of 3. You will be responsible for the cost of registration, flights, accommodation and food. School will provide a T-Shirt and support for participating. If you have children they can also join in with the IRONMAN KIDS.

Event:

• Sunrise Sprint     11th May 2019          750m Swim       20km Bike     5km Run
• 1/2 Ironman       12th May 2019           1.9km Swim     90km Bike     21km Run
• IronmanKids       (6-10 year old)           11th May 2019          100m Swim       1km Run 
• IronmanKids       (11-14 year old)         11th May 2019          250m Swim       2km Run

To sign up to be part of the BIS group please click here so we can allocate groups:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_eiDVGxKxbuQe2QDd5D3NJBWOpwcguA7BrAVwnC0P_o/edit

More information can be found on the official Ironman Site -http://asia.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/vietnam.aspx

Any questions or for more information please contact: sarah.curran@bisvietnam.com

• Don’t think you can do it – read some success stories from staff last year.

Ms Sarah Curran, Assistant Head Teacher, EY&IC