THANK YOU everyone who donated. Despite the heat and the hills I managed to complete the race in 1.47, which is a great time for a first half marathon, so I hear.

I'm still 10% off my target so if you wanted to sponsor me but never got around to it now is the time.

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I'm going to be running the Sheffield Half Marathon in May to raise money for Shelter, the homeless and housing charity. Homelessness and housing aren't always at the top of the charity cool list and don't get half as much media attention as many other charities but I think its a really good cause with a very achievable target. This is my first every half marathon and second ever race. Please give generously.

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