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<p> I DID IT !!!</p>
<p>On one of the hottest days of the year so far, I managed to set a new Guinness World Record of 3hours, 9 mins and 52 seconds. To say I am happy is an understatement !! </p>
<p>Thanks for all the support and the very generous donations that you have given. I never expected to reach anything like the figure we've achieved, but I know the money will be well used by Cancer Research.</p>
<p>The following quote kept me going during the race : "Pain is temporary, Pride is forever." Today I am a very proud man.</p>
<p>Swanny</p>
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<p>I am a 48 year old serving Police Officer in the West Midlands and I am based at Walsall Police Station. I have run a number of Marathons and my PB is 2.29.54 and I ran 2.48.10 in last years London Marathon.</p>
<p>During the past year both my wife and stepfather have been diagnosed with cancer. Thankfully my wife is on the road to a full recovery, but in my father's case the outlook doesn't look good at this stage.</p>
<p>In order to raise some money and to raise the awareness of this terrible illness I have decided this year to run London, in full uniform which consists of the following:</p>
<p><strong>Helmet, Shirt, Stab Vest, Trousers and also carrying Police issue baton and handcuffs.</strong></p>
<p>This record attempt has been verified by the Guinness Book of records, Tracking ID 30823. The record stands at just under 5 hours, and I am looking to finish in approx 3hr 15 mins.</p>
<p>My running number is <strong>221 </strong>so if you happen to be in London on the 17th, please give me a cheer.</p>
<p><strong>So please dig deep and donate now.</strong></p>
<p>Any amount would be gratefully received, and I know will be put to great use</p>
<p>Many thanks for all donations</p>
<p><em><span style="color: #3366ff;">Paul Swan</span></em></p>
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<p> Update: Ran the Stafford 20 on the 13th of march and ran 2hrs 10 mins 13 secs after running 80 miles that week so ran it tired but very pleased with time and came 23rd and 3rd in age group, one last big week and it's all down hill, massive thanks to all who have donated i have been blow away by the response</p>
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<p>Swanny XXX</p>
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