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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

Sorry for the delay! Hope you are well! Good luck tomorrow. See you soon, D&S Donation by Dennis & Sally 21/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Enjoy (?)! Donation by The Christiansen Family 21/04/07  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

A walk in the park after the Atlantic eh Bro Donation by Paul & Ruth 21/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Rich, we think you're the best brother / uncle in the world Donation by The Dyson Family 21/04/07  

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Go Rich! You're insane for doing it, but thank you anyway!! Donation by Sophie Christiansen 21/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Rich ! You can do it ! (Though rather you than me !) Donation by Elle 20/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 20/04/07  

£5.00

I will also pay £8 for every 1/2 hour you run LESS £1 per minute over 3hrs 30 mins Donation by Your Paternal Parent 20/04/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Good luck Richard Donation by Auntie Doreen 19/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Ali Bamford 19/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Enjoy it! Donation by Luke G 18/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Nathan Dean 18/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My Tip: No amount of vaseline will help you get round easier. Donation by Mat Alleston 18/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Go for it. Donation by Christina Winterbottom 18/04/07  

£50.00

A horse? You should dress as a boat... Donation by Chris Pidcock 17/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Sooner you than me Go for it Donation by Jane Goldsmith 16/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by Anonymous 16/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

CHP Grand National Sweepstake Donation Donation by Peter Armstrong 16/04/07  

£52.50 + £14.81 Gift Aid

Good luck Rich! Donation by Sophie Rickards 15/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Duracell. Donation by Anthony Kirkham 13/04/07  

£20.00

hope this'll swing u to join us non-exercisers.we say 'life is sweeta wen u don't hurt you're feeta' Donation by Lyna 13/04/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Good luck! Donation by Andrew 12/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Stu M 11/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I shall be behind you all the way - as I always have been Donation by Mum & Nan 09/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go n-éiri an bóthar leat! :) Donation by Gemma B 04/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good on you Rich...just don't take your lap top (you know what I mean!!) Donation by Helen Applegarth 03/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

good luck Donation by grants 02/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Runner/Rower Rich :-) Donation by ClaireH 30/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck with the running! Donation by Ed and Sarah Snelson 30/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck pounding the pavements - at least there's more to look at than at sea... Donation by Rachel Howell 29/03/07  

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