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Raised so far: £3,855.20
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UPDATED: Having smashed our previous target, we've jointly agreed to aim higher, both in our training and our fund-raising efforts!

Thanks for taking the time to visit our page. The four of us are hoping that by pooling our efforts, and more importantly our contacts & friends, we can raise a greater amount for a great charity. What's more, we're offering a couple of "token" prizes to our sponsors:

1) For the closest guess at our aggregate time for the half-marathon (see below for some clues)

2) for the most amusing message

We don't promise to run over the line arm in arm, but we will be pushing each other through training and on the day to perform at the edge of our total team capacity. We've all worked together for at least the past year, so we know how far we can push ...

Please sponsor us and leave us a message, guessing at our total aggregate finishing time, for a chance to win a prize (and, no, it's not our used running shoes)

We are raising money for a great cause: Starfish Greathearts Foundation is an international development charity, aiming to bring life, hope and opportunity to children in South Africa, who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. Helping children is something that is important to all four of us for different reasons, and we feel that Starfish provide a way of doing this in an area that really needs help.

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Runners Profiles:

As many of you won't know all of us, we've each provided a little background on our running styles and experience, to give you an idea on total time:

Richard - novice runner - no idea or expectation of how long it will take, but have been in training since April, when Paddy persuaded me it was a good idea over some very nice Hungarian beers in Budapest - running style: "sweaty and laboured" - hoping to break 2 hours

Abbe - veteran runner (in experience, not age!) - training has been hampered by a five year running sabbatical and recent move from UK to Netherlands, but with enough cans of coke, will no doubt surprise everybody. Any estimates of finishing time would be a triumph of hope over expectation! If she had her preference, she would rather be sitting by the seaside. Running style: "on-off-on-off"

Paddy - the hare in the pack - last year's time in this race was 1hr 44m, has already completed the London Marathon this year - running style: "start slowly and taper off gently"

Debby - the dark horse - joined the team late, we have no idea of her pedigree, but she's talking a good game. Has so far worked on her breathing more than actual running. Aiming for 3hours. Running style: "steady for 30-40 mins at a slow pace and definitely some walking in between" (we haven't told her how long the run is yet...)

Well done Richard (and team!) Donation by Simon Grime 27/11/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Paddy & Team - Congratulations on the run! Great effort on the fund raising for a worthy cause. Jon, Kate, Miles & Alexa Donation by Jonathan Wright 18/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done to the team! Donation by Klazien van Vliet-Linse 13/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Ta daaaa! See.....i did do it! Hope you did well today and aren't too sore! Donation by James Lockyer 11/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Richard & team. Enjoy the maybe only way to enjoy pain in public and even be praised for it. You will have a good time in the long run. :-) Donation by Marc Murray 09/10/09  

£20.00

good luck O's - look forward to my second voucher! Donation by Travis Gale 09/10/09  

£10.00

good luck to the runners, its a great cause !!! Fly the SA flag Paddy Donation by Rachelle harmsey 09/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Dear Paddy & Marvellous team good luck / bol şans for the marathone:) Donation by Burcu Cantekinler 09/10/09  

£20.00

Good Luck Richard - By the way: you're adopted, thought we should just let you know in case you break down and need a transplant Donation by The Sharp Family (and Ben Wildman) 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Make sure to get your 3 Shredded Wheat before you start Donation by Fergus Munro 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a good first run Richard! I'm sure you will make us proud Donation by Fiona Rielly 08/10/09  

£10.00

All the best, Richard & Team Donation by ARUN 08/10/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Paddy and Team - great work in the fund raising. We've done our bit. Now over to you in doing yours! Donation by Adam Prowse 08/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Dear Paddy & Richard - darn good stuff. Enjoy the team run - look forward to a record time from you. Lets run together when you r done - Oli Donation by Oliver Bradley 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We're sure it'll be a walk in the park for you. Enjoy! Donation by Rob & Graeme 08/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck! Debby - I know you'll be in time for lunch. Donation by James Stringer 08/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

you have inspired me to potentially give it a go myself next year! Donation by ann donoghue 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Mr. Sharp. Remember it's a marathon not a sprint. All the best. Donation by Simon and Charlie 08/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good Luck! Donation by Naeem Younis 08/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Blown away all your donation targets, but you still want more. Deja Vu! Target of 3 hours. I am sure you'll blow it away as well. Cheers! Donation by Maxence Tilliette 07/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck this weekend! Donation by Edward Speed 07/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Paddy and fiends. Have a great run on the 11th. I have confidence in your ability to come in at 7hours 58mins. Good luck! Donation by lesley Flett 05/10/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

If Sharp finishes quicker than 1hr 45mins I'll give £1 for every minute under. IE if he beats the world record I owe you another £47. Donation by Bakester 02/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good lucky Sharpy! Run like the wind, or at least infront of it! Good luck, I am sure you will do fantastically! Donation by Cat Watson 30/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Have a good run Richard Donation by Mary & Jim Romanos 28/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck team. Donation by Maureen Johnson 25/09/09  

All the best Abbe and the team Donation by Sumeet Salwan 24/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Enjoy the run. Donation by Stephen Balogh 24/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Great work and good luck Richard. Hope you are laying off the Magnums before the race. Donation by Dom Hurndall 23/09/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Have a good run, hope it's a good day for it! Donation by Christine Sharp 23/09/09  

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