🎥 Follow my training journey on Instagram: @trainingwithemilyl

https://www.instagram.com/trainingwithemilyl/ 

I'm training for OxMan, Challenge Wanaka, and Ironman Taupō — three major endurance events that demand serious mental and physical resilience. I’m doing this not just for the finish line, but to raise money for a cause that aligns with me. I have some fun ways of Fundraising planned including this challenge and an upcoming raffle!

Please feel free to follow my instagram to keep up with my training and events leading up the Ironman.

💛 Te Rangatahi Tūmanako Trust

(The Youth Hope Trust)

Reon Nolan is the inspiring founder of Te Rangatahi Tumanako Trust, he is also one of my coaches along this journey. His guidance and dedication have made a huge impact on many young people’s lives. 

Te Rangatahi Tumanako Trust (The Youth Hope Trust) was founded in 2015 with a powerful mission: to guide young people through life’s toughest challenges toward hopeful and fulfilling futures. The Trust provides one-on-one mentoring and support for youth navigating difficult times, drawing on Reon’s unique experience and passion for helping others. 

With the funds raised, the Trust is able to provide essentials such as food, new shoes, and the chance for young people to participate in activities that build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Reon has even taken Youth on remarkable challenges like the Motatapu Challenge, Coast to Coast, and several marathons — all to raise awareness and funds to support these young people on their journey. 

Every donation, no matter how small, makes a real difference in breaking cycles of hardship and opening doors to hope and opportunity. 

Please join us in supporting Te Rangatahi Tumanako Trust — together, we can help empower youth to create brighter futures. 

Use the links below to find out more about Reon’s story, the work he does, and Te Rangatahi Tūmanako Trust.

🙎‍♂️Link to Reon’s story - https://www.katemcilroycoaching.com/about-6-1-1 

💻Link to website - https://trt.org.nz/ 

💸 Option 1: Donate Whatever You Can

If you’re in a position to give — anything helps. I’ll be sharing updates and milestones along the way via Instagram and on my Givealittle page (link coming soon!).

🙌 Option 2 (Optional): Get Involved in My Training!

If you’re keen to play a part in the process, I’ve set up two challenge options:

🏁 $50 – Set Me a Challenge

Pick one specific challenge for me to complete during training. 

Some ideas: 

• Run the date in km (e.g. 14km on the 14th of August) 

• Swim non-stop for an hour 

• Train with no watch or music 

• Wake up pre-5am and go 

• Try a new route or trail 

• Zone 2 90-minute run, no pace goals

✨ Get creative! You can choose something totally unique — I’m open to anything that pushes me and fits the spirit of the journey.

💥 $100 – Create a Full Training Session 

Design a full session I’ll complete and share. 

Examples: 

• Brick: 25km bike → 6km run 

• Tempo intervals: 5x1km at race pace 

• 2km open water swim 

• Mental grind: 90min trainer ride, no music, no breaks

• Half Marathon 

✨ Feel free to build your own session — running, swimming, biking, cross training, mindset or recovery focused. I’m up for the challenge!

You get to name it — I’ll post it and tag you.

📝 These are completely optional! You can still donate without setting a challenge.

💛 How to Donate

The easiest way to support is by donating directly through my Givealittle page:

🔗https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/emilys-ironman-journey-for-a-cause 

Every donation, big or small, helps me take on this massive journey and supports the kaupapa behind it — Te Rangatahi Tūmanako Trust.

You can also choose to get involved with optional challenge perks:

💥 Donate $50 – Set me a one-off challenge during training 

🏁 Donate $100 – Create a full training session I’ll complete and share

Once you donate, you can message me your challenge on Instagram (trainingwithemilyl) or email (emilylambieo4@gmail.com).

🏢 Corporate Sponsorship Packages

🥇 Tier 1 – Premium Sponsor ($500)

“On the Suit, On the Start Line” 

Your business will join me on race day and through my key content.

Includes:

• Logo printed on my trisuit for OxMan, Challenge Wanaka & Ironman Taupō 

• Instagram shout-out posts + stories thanking your brand 

• Logo/tag featured in race prep videos and reels 

• Logo in a dedicated “sponsor highlight” on Instagram 

• Optional: Link or code shared if you have a product/service 

• Featured in post-race thank-you wrap-ups 

• A spot on my “Thank You” page on Givealittle and any posters

🥈 Tier 2 – Supporter Sponsor ($250)

“Train With Me, Seen With Me” 

Your business supports the build-up and gets visibility throughout my training.

Includes: 

• Logo featured on my training top (worn in regular posts/stories) 

• Shout-out post on Instagram and stories 

• Logo/tag in select training day videos/reels 

• Included in Instagram sponsor highlight 

• Name/logo listed in thank-you section of Givealittle

🔄 Other Ways to Support: Can’t do a full package? Product donations (nutrition, gear, apparel) towards raffle or for product review, shout-out collabs, or giveaways are also welcome — just reach out!

🤝 How to Sponsor

If you're a business or want to support my journey in a bigger way:

 📩 Contact me directly to become a corporate sponsor:

• Instagram DM: @trainingwithemilyl 

• Email: emilylambie04@gmail.com

I'll send you all the details and get your logo and info sorted!

Let’s raise funds, share the journey, and support young people together. 💛