‘Tri for the Heart’

Too many women in Scotland don’t realise they’re at risk of developing heart disease until it’s too late. In fact, heart and circulatory disease kills more Scottish women than any other condition – over 10,000 deaths every year, nearly ten times more than deaths from breast cancer.

That’s why British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland is holding its first Tri for the Heart, a women-only three activity challenge at the University of Stirling on Saturday 21 June.

BHF Scotland event organiser Alison Lunn says: “We want to help women in Scotland to become more aware of their own heart health, as simple changes can keep your heart healthy – stop smoking, eat a well-balanced diet and take regular exercise. This sponsored event aims to raise awareness among Scottish women, as well as raising urgently-needed funds to help fight heart disease.”

Tri for the Heart is a fun event that’s suitable for women of all levels of fitness. The three activities are a 75 metre swim in the pool, a 3km cycle and an 800 metre walk/run on campus.

To register or to find out more, call 0800 028 7542, email scotland@bhf.org.uk or visit www.bhf.org.uk/trifortheheart.

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