Raised: 109%
Target: £3,100.00
Raised so far: £3,377.00
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My story

 

(00 DAYS TO GO... 340 MILES IN TRAINING)

(Posted on 30 Apr) I completed the 2009 Flora London Marathon in 3 hours, 59 minutes and 23 seconds. I managed to knock 2 minutes and 46 seconds off my previous best time, and achieved my goal of an under-4 hour marathon by a very tight 37 second margin. Rarely have 37 seconds seemed sweeter...

*The marathon is over, but the fundraising never stops. This page will continue to take donations until July 26th, so please spread the word...

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(Posted on 24 Apr) I will be running with number 46061. On Sunday, from 09.45 (GMT), you can track me live by going to www.adidas.com/running and entering my number.

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(Posted on 13 Apr) Special thanks to Dave Richards, who rowed 13.1 miles on Saturday 11 April to collect money among his friends and family in support of my marathon fundraising...

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(Posted on 16 March) I ran the Broadland Half Marathon on Sunday 15 March, achieving a personal best time of 1:45:55...

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(Posted on 13 March)

Dear friends, queridos amigos-

On April 26 I will be running the London Marathon once again.

As in previous years, I have committed myself to raising funds for TASK Brasil, the charity that supports children and teenagers living on the streets of Rio de Janeiro.

This will be my fourth marathon. I hope to beat my own record by finishing in under four hours. I also hope to improve on earlier fundraising efforts.

You can help me to help TASK Brasil by sponsoring me (i.e. making a donation) on this web-page (don't forget to leave a message on the sponsors' list). The support of friends and family will keep me going though the final weeks of training.

Donating through this site is quick, easy and secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: TASK Brasil gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, it gets an extra 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement (at no extra cost to you).

All you need is a valid credit card. The minimum donation is £2.00 ($3.00), so your contribution doesn't have to break the bank. If you can afford to give generously, please do. It's all for a good cause.

My specific goal this year is to reach the end of the 26.2 miles without the drama of last year's race. (You can find my report for the 2008 marathon at http://www.justgiving.com/angelgurriaquintana)

Don't forget to visit this site again for news and training updates. And spread the word...

If you know someone who might be interested in supporting a good cause; if you know someone who thinks doing a marathon is an effort worth rewarding; or if you know someone who believes that running in lycra in front of thousands of spectators deserves some kind of recognition...tell them about this page!

Thanks! ¡Gracias!

Ángel

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT TASK BRASIL'S PROJECTS IN RIO DE JANEIRO, READ THEIR LATEST NEWSLETTER AT: http://www.taskbrasil.org.uk/docs/newsletterdec08.pdf

Tudo vale a pena se a alma nao é pequena Donation by Mark & Kikko 05/05/09  

Well done, You (finally) made it, you're a star! Donation by Maeve & Melvin 27/04/09  

A bit late this year but hope that's still counts Donation by The Shefers 26/04/09  

Excellent work !! The 4hr barrier has gone - what's for next year now? Donation by Dave 26/04/09  

You're the best! Donation by Tio Mark 25/04/09  

TE AMAMOS Y QUEREMOS COMO TU QUIERES TUS OBJETIVOS DE VIDA. CON PASION. ISTO É MUITO IMPORTANTE NA VIDA E VOCÊ TEM, VAI ENFRENTE. Donation by CASSIA Y FELICIANO 25/04/09  

Colele, Colele (dice Johannes). Mucha suerte y que ese minuto deje de molestarte! Besos Donation by Paul, Johannes, Rita y Tobias 23/04/09  

Run, Angel, run--and enjoy! Very best of luck! Donation by Benedicte Foo 23/04/09  

Good luck for a sub 4. We know you can do it - run like the wind, Run like you did when you were six and a half and fancy-free!! Donation by Vanessa Bilbe 22/04/09  

Good luck!! Donation by Nat Rosa 22/04/09  

Sabemos que lo lograrás. Weather permitting, buena carrera. Un abrazo fuerte. Donation by Tios Carlos y Vero 21/04/09  

Buena suerte... Ahora que nosotros estamos entrenando te admiramos aún más.... ¡Y por una buena causa! RUN! Donation by Leticia y Alejandro 21/04/09  

Mucha Suerte!!! Donation by Eduardo Gurria 20/04/09  

Good luck! (and thanks for the info Dave!) Donation by Jonathan Halls 20/04/09  

A mejorar tu marca¡¡¡ Donation by Mercedes 20/04/09  

Good luck! Donation by Tristan Garel-Jones 20/04/09  

Good luck Donation by Steve 20/04/09  

Getting close to that goal...! Donation by Rose Jacobs 20/04/09  

Felicidades por correr Donation by Carlos Tello Diaz 20/04/09  

Angel's marathon-day travel arranged by www.premiairtravelcars.co.uk Donation by Ady 20/04/09  

Good running! Donation by Liz & Louis 20/04/09  

Lito, estaremos pensando en tí el proximo domingo...y corriendo contigo. We love you and are proud of you! Donation by Ita y toda la Cabaña 6 20/04/09  

Good luck Angel! Donation by Filippo de Vivo 16/04/09  

Run, and the whole world runs with you (from the sofa). Donation by Matt Hammond 15/04/09  

ese es mi nieto......corre....corre....corre..... Donation by Abuela Ruth 13/04/09  

corre angel corre...... Donation by Mariano y Mora 13/04/09  

Donation by Mel&Graham 11/04/09  

Good luck. Hope you reach both targets - financial & sub-4. Donation by Jean & John 09/04/09  

Cours Angel, cours! Donation by Ben, Ele & Kids CW 09/04/09  

Si te alcanzo...... a no, este año no ¡Mucha suerte! Donation by A & C 08/04/09  

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