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UPDATE: Well, in the end, it actually was nearly as ridiculous as rowing across an ocean - or at least nearly as painful.  A very hot day made for slower times than usual, and I suffered along with everybody else.  But the crowds were great and really kept me going, getting me over the finish line in 4:10:32.  Not as quick as I hoped, but I feel like I earned my medal.  And I beat Haile Gebrselassie...

Thank you all again for your kind donations, South Bucks RDA is hugely grateful and the £3000 or so (after Gift Aid etc) will make a big difference.

A bit of a rest for me now I think, but I'll be back to break that 4 hour mark!

Rich

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So, it's not as ridiculous as rowing across an ocean, but I've never been much of a runner, so believe me it's still a challenge!

I'll be hauling myself around the London Marathon this year, trying to break four hours, and raising money for the South Buckinghamshire Riding For The Disabled Association - www.southbucksrda.org

South Bucks is where my other half, Kate, rode in her teens, and where she still rides today.  The centre offers disabled children and adults an opportunity to ride in a safe environment, providing the opportunity to develop their self potential, despite their disability.  Having spent a little time at the centre, it's obvious that riding at the centre means an awful lot to its riders, and is immeasurably helpful to their confidence and self-esteem. 

South Bucks also operates as a centre of excellence for competitive riding, which is how Kate is now involved.  They've had numerous successes at every level, up to winning a Bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Paralympics, so it really does provide support at every level.

Unfortunately, keeping horses is a very expensive business and the Group receives no Government funding.  Please dig deep to sponsor me around my four hours of pain - every penny will go to a very worthy cause. 

Thanks in advance,

Rich

Well done again Rich. I look forward to seeing whats next.. Donation by karol ussher 29/05/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My daughter's name but I am paying my money for her. Donation by Abi Rogers 20/05/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 11/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Hazel (Saturday RDA Helper) 03/05/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations !!! Donation by Melissa Orchard 30/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 30/04/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

A bit late, but wanted to be sure you'd cross the finish line! Seriously, though - well done! Donation by May and James 29/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Rich! When do you start planning what "no more running for Rich" will entail? Donation by Ness and Paul 24/04/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

you're a strange, strawberry blond man who seems to have a sado-masochistic streak. Awesome! Donation by anna f 24/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Particularly enjoyed the description of suffering in the race - when will you learn??? Donation by John Mountain 24/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Lucy Matthews 23/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

I'd be well pleased with 4:10 - Well Done! Donation by Peter Ashby 23/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations - 4 hours well spent!! Donation by Ian Hargrave 23/04/07  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

In memory of the poor yellow jelly baby :o) Donation by Anonymous 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

well done Rich! Donation by John Earl and Sarah Taylor 23/04/07  

£20.00

Go Rich! Donation by Anonymous 23/04/07  

£65.00 + £18.33 Gift Aid

Congrats, hope the next one is a bit easier... Donation by Dan 23/04/07  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Roland Swingler 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, Rich! Donation by Mark Sankey 23/04/07  

£10.00

Well done Donation by Joe MacFarlane 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sounds painful - take a taxi next year Donation by Richard Raistrick 23/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Rich. Fantastic achievement once again! Donation by Lisa 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well donw! Make sure you rest those legs now, although you probably don't have much choice in that! Donation by Jo Rolland 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

I was sure I'd sponsored you but obviously not... Donation by Peter Hannam 23/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done Rich! Donation by Edward Twydell 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done, bet you feel like a nice cup of tea and sit down for a while! Donation by Chris Hartley 23/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Youv'g got all my money now - Don't do this again Donation by Dad 23/04/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Well done Rich - fancy another one yet? Donation by Chris Ingram 23/04/07  

£26.22 + £7.40 Gift Aid

Donation by James Brittle 22/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Great choice of charity Rich. Have a good race! Donation by Anonymous 22/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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