Racing an IronDistance Triathlon

My name is Yishay, and I am a trans artist based in Berlin. I want to run several triathlons this coming two years all the way to a full IM (140.6 miles) and need your help to reach my goal. Now that I did the shorter distnaces, the half distance 113k (70.3 mile) and the full Iron Distance 226k (140.6 mile) require actual gear, matrials and some profesional help; all of which cost money. having strong will power can not over come this. 

In early 2014, I was poisoned with epoxy resin at a residency program in South Korea. The poisoning left me with occupational asthma and chronic lung problems. I spent 8 month in bed. 500 meters walking was a lot for me, and required a couple of rest stops.

On Dec 1st 2014, I joined a gym to try to get my strength back. I trained hard—4 times a week for two years now. I have been trying so hard to be able to run again. Since an injury in 1989, my legs and back have had chronic pain. Through training and focus, I am doing much better now, and I feel much stronger. Hopefully, by the start of the summer, will be ready to tackle the triathlon.

I have been through a lot in the past few years, and I struggle daily with PTSD and the effects of my poisoning. Setting the goal of completing 3 triathlons has helped me push myself harder. Exercising, and working toward this goal is one of the main things that keeps my happiness up. As I keep pushing myself, and build more stamina, I also see my confidence increase. The only downside is that there is a lot of gear needed to run these races. I can’t afford much these days, and the cost of gear and training is far out of reach.

As far as I can tell, I am the first trans woman in Berlin to participate in these races, and it’s possible I am the first in Germany. If there are other trans athletes out there, please get in touch! I want to print my running suit with a trans pride flag. So people know trans pride is here, and strong.

I finished the Berlin Triathlon on June 11th, and the  Erkner Olympic distance triathlon (1.5 km swim, 40km bike and 10k run) as well as Muglesee half marathon. This Year its the Berlin marathon, Next year its a full IronDistance (140.6 miles / 226 km), if i am going to be the first i might as well do it properly. 

For the longer distances there is not any ways to get around the matrials needs, no amount of will power can over come lack of a proper fitting bike or nutrition. Please consider funding me in my effort. This personal goal means so much to me, and I want to represent trans pride at these upcoming events. Thank you so much!

 

 
 
 
Bike 2500-7000 Tri specific bike
profesional bike fitting 250
Helmet 90-175
running shoes x3 490  
bike shoes 225
hydration, two bottles, two holders 120
hydration vest for running 110-200 (heavy drinker)
HR computing, bike sensors, swim sensors, bike mount, protective cover 500
Garmin Forerunner 920XT 

15 coaching sessions 1500 improve my swimming and running + swim workshop 

protein and race nutrition 1300 -2300
race suite 165
wet suite my size 300-700
cycling padded shorts x2, top x2, running short +long (x2), bra x4
609 -1459
as i need to train a lot more 6-10 times a week i would need more cloth and its close to impossible to find them my size (only form the us)
race entrance fee [phone redacted] (longer distance races cost a lot more plus i would love to race more then 3 times a summer 10-15 would be ideal)
gloves 30
goggles 40
cap 25
 

 
inner tubes x8 20
pump 70
pedals and cleats 110
 co2 canisters 70
repair kit for bike 74 hero kits + first aid or X-Tools Bike Tool Kit (102$)
lights for bike for traning rides 60
sunglass for bike
50-150
race belt 10
tires x2 40
Riding / running jacket 100
 bike travel case just in case i start to race lots 300-900
pool membership 360 2-3 times a week swimming training.
bike chain 130
racing wheels 1200-3500
bike tranier [phone redacted]
air relax recovery boot or recovery system 650 or 998

TOTAL
12934 -19000
it take a lot more then just will power to get this done. the real hardship is getting the matrials together from the huge amounts of extra nutrition and food to bike and  specialist help in coaching.