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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

via Vern. Watch out for the sharks mad man Donation by Lou Turner 05/09/08  

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Good luck Donation by Liz Larner 05/09/08  

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Rather you than me! Good luck from all the Cunnings. Donation by Raymond and Sarah Cunning 05/09/08  

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Best of luck from us all in Ballachulish Donation by Barry, Jane and Lewis Moran 04/09/08  

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Donation by James Raley 04/09/08  

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Via Vernon Smith, Great Cause! Best of Luck! Donation by Amit Chadha 03/09/08  

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Wishing you the best of luck on your amazing challenge! Donation by Sue Skinner 02/09/08  

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Hi Tom, wishing you all the luck in the world for your amazing challenge. I shall be thinking of you and wishing you every success! Donation by Caroline Francis 02/09/08  

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Good luck Tom! Donation by Jane Hay 02/09/08  

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Tom you have to beat the current record mate. Amazing challenge good luck. Donation by Adam Smith 02/09/08  

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Hello Tom, we are friends of Sally's and wish you all the luck in the world. xx Donation by Sara and Mark Eastwood 01/09/08  

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Tom, you don't know me but I do wish you lots of luck. I think you are amazing. Donation by Grethe Wimbush 01/09/08  

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Good luck Tom, you are a star! x Donation by Mel & Barny 01/09/08  

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I really wish I could join you but I am rather busy Thursday, Friday and Saturday! Best of luck. Donation by Roger Whitfield, Turner Peachey 01/09/08  

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Best of luck - hope the Channel remains calm! Donation by Dawesey 31/08/08  

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I've done all that i can with you now. Apply the skills that i've taught you and you'll do it!!!!! from one athlete to another Donation by Fred & Hannah 30/08/08  

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I don't know you but good luck you crazy man! Donation by Dan Challinor 30/08/08  

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At what time is the meeting under the triumph arch in Paris, TOM? I want to see you and talk to you. Donation by Descargues Nicole 29/08/08  

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good luck tom.just a walk in the park !! Donation by dave waterfield "cromwell" 29/08/08  

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Tom, good luck hope you can update website so we can follow you all the way Donation by Graeme, Jenny & Troy 29/08/08  

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Wow, what a goal!! Very inspirational. Good luck and God Bless. France is waiting!! Donation by Krista & Jeff Hannis 28/08/08  

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Enduroman..? EnduroCRAZY more like. But then Blake liked doing crazy things. Best of luck. Donation by Andy Lewis 28/08/08  

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Good Luck! Donation by Will and Vicky Howe 28/08/08  

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May you have the luck, stamina, and courage to get you to Paris. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you along the way. Donation by Claudia Pujol, Steve Schaeffer, and The Gray Ones 28/08/08  

£100.00

Good luck and all the best. Donation by Kathryn Barry 26/08/08  

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Good luck - you'll need it! Donation by Jane and Al 26/08/08  

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The men who try to do something & fail are infinitely better than those who try to do nothing and succeed. Wishing you the best of british weather. x Donation by Maria Hartley & Scot Fraser 25/08/08  

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Good luck - Hope you get the weather and conditions you need. Let us know what time and day you set off from London - put details on your website. Donation by Rupert Corbett 24/08/08  

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Good luck from us all , you can do it! Donation by the Scarratt family 16/08/08  

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Best of luck Tom, that long hand you 'll see in front of you will be mine pulling you to France. Donation by Dan Casey 01/08/08  

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