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Hi again,

I have now completed my challenge. I ran 87 miles in 21 hours, 19 mins, swam, I think 22 miles but in all probability much more taking 20 hours 44 mins and then cycled the concluding 187 miles to eventually arrive in Paris in a grand total time of 85 hours 56 mins. 

There have been 14 people who have attempted it so far, I am the 5th to have succeeded and the youngest. If not for the extreme conditions in the channel for the swim, I would have most likely cracked the record which stands at 81 hours 5 mins, held by Eddie Ette so I missed it by a mere 5 hours, but it still makes mine the 2nd quickest time.

If you would like to see the full account of my epic adventure, you can find it on Blake's website - www.blakehartley.com - on the left hand side of the first page - Arch to Arc and also there are many more photographs up on Facebook - again under Arch to Arc.

I am still hoping to reach my target of £10,000 so any help in that department will be very gratefully received, it is still not too late to sponsor me.

Thank you very much indeed to everyone who has given already, it is much appreciated as was all the help and assistance I received from my support team during the challenge.

Very best regards,

Tom

On the 5th of September 2008 I am going to try to break the current world record of running the Enduroman Arch to Arc Triathlon. Which only 4 people have ever completed.

This is the one of the World's most gruelling and most challenging SOLO Endurance Event  The challenge starts at Marble Arch in London where I will run 87 miles to Dover, swim across the English Channel, then cycle 180 miles from Calais to Paris where the challenge finishes at the Arc de Triomphe.


This is not only for charity but in memory of my late cousin Blake Hartley who went missing for 3 years and who's body was recently found.

He went missing in France 2004 on his birthday so this challenge is close to my heart.

"To succeed... you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you."

Blake is my motivation.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. Please dig deep and sponsor me online.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Missing People will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor me now!

Many thanks for your support.

Tom

Better late than never! Donation by Peter Bailey 28/10/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Read about this in 220 tri mag. Totally inspiring. Well done. Donation by Julia Savory 25/10/08  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Big barracuda on the arse from all the Turnbull's! Pure heroics mate! Donation by Clan Turnbull 03/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Tom your an inspiration, Congratulations on this outstanding Achievement. Now let's get the sponsorship your effort deserves, I'll try some promo 4 U Donation by Andy Stuart 30/09/08  

£20.00

YOU'RE MENTAL! Donation by Tom Gardner 30/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Crazy Donation by Andy Wilson 24/09/08  

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We are full of admiration on your amazing achievement. Swimming the Channel is bad enough. Congratulations from Hamish's parents. Donation by Nigel and Angela Reid 23/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Very well done, Glad we take Shrewsbury Chronicle, otherwise your mammoth effort would have passed us by. Donation by Hector Family 23/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Tom, you should be very proud, best of luck with reaching your target xxx Donation by Jill Hannen 22/09/08  

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Congratulations, such a worthwhile cause. Donation by Hays Telecoms - Leanne Thomas 18/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I am exhausted just reading about your efforts. Many congratulations from us all at Hatchers Donation by Hatchers Solicitors 18/09/08  

£50.00

Heard about your achievement via Sally Perrin - impressive to say the least - very well done! Donation by Andy Prichard 18/09/08  

£35.00 + £9.87 Gift Aid

Congratulations ! From what I know of Blake what you did sounds like a very fitting tribute. Hope you are enjoying a well earned rest now. Donation by Lucy Kapasi 17/09/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Well done!!! Great cause!!! Donation by Chris Wells 16/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Congratulations. An inspirational tribute to Blake. Donation by Colin Watt 15/09/08  

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You are a remarkable chap Big Chief Beaver! Im exhausted just reading about your adventure :) Donation by Olly Jackson 15/09/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Tom you crazy non-human man!! Donation by Neil Hutchison 12/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done. A great achievement in a good cause Donation by David and Liz Hodgkinson 11/09/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

can't put in to words how amazing it was to see you do this. truely amazing, well done. sorry about the invasive camera's! Donation by kat hodgkinson (podge) 11/09/08  

£30.00

super crazy and amazing!! from maria's friend Donation by Angie Dinh 10/09/08  

£20.00

If I had my time again, I'd give you a run for your money.... what an amazing achievement, well done! Work mate of Ali Turner. Donation by Gordon Eddy 10/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Brilliant achievement! Well done! Donation by Graham and Sue Houlden 10/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Much respect mate, absolute Legend! Donation by Grant McPherson 09/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Incredible!! Much luck! Donation by Lisa and Nic Leipzig 09/09/08  

£25.00

Amazing challenge. Good Luck. Donation by Joanne Wilkins 09/09/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

What you are attempting is an admirable endeavour.All the best. Donation by Andy Bell 08/09/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

GOOD LUCK TOM... THINKING OF YOU .LOVE LIZ DON KATHRYN GRANNY AND GRAMPA GAILEY BALLACHULISH XXXX Donation by elizabeth bennett 08/09/08  

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You're clearly insane, but it's a fine line between insanity and genius, and maybe this donation will help pay for the drugs you need! Donation by Martin Houlden 07/09/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Your A. Sally keeps in touch with me. Think you are amazing doing this for Blake and Missing Persons.Wish you good luck all the way to the Arc. Donation by Margaret Fawkes 07/09/08  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

We are in total awe of this challenge. Best of luck. Donation by Alex Hutchison 07/09/08  

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