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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

Good Luck! Donation by Wayne Worrall 27/07/08  

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By perseverance the snail reached the ark Donation by Hamish Reid 07/07/08  

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Your'e a better man than I Gunga Din good luck Tom Donation by Mick Hills 01/06/08  

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Best of Luck Donation by Jock Gibson 23/05/08  

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Good luck, a very worthy cause Donation by Rich & Sue Perrin 12/03/08  

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Wow! Tom, it looks incredible... but rather you than me. Good luck with it mate. Donation by andrew.hunt@bailliegifford.com 09/03/08  

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Good Luck Tom. Do it for Blake! Donation by Simon 07/03/08  

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Tom, good on you mate. Best of luck! Donation by Tim Oakes 07/03/08  

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Hi Tom, I knew Blake when we were little and I think what you're doing in his memory is amazing. Good luck! A x Donation by Anna Quayle 24/02/08  

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Trample the weak and hurdle the dead! Good Luck Tom, you are off your chump! Donation by Christian Bruce 15/01/08  

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Best of luck! Donation by Peter & Sue Wilkinson 08/01/08  

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Awesome work - inspirational stuff big man! Donation by Adam Kamyar 20/12/07  

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Hope we can be there to cheer you on...good luck Tom! Love Nina and family x Donation by Nina Banks 11/12/07  

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Good luck Tom (I saw your article in Ultra Fit) Natalie Donation by Natalie Collman 19/11/07  

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Good luck mate Donation by Adam Fox 03/11/07  

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Good luck mate! I would race you but alas i am getting my hair cut that day........! Donation by Dave Cunning 03/10/07  

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Good luck Tom, we will be there with you all the way! Very proud of you. Love from U. Sally Donation by Sally Perrin 17/09/07  

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Tom, you're crazy but a legend, good luck! Donation by Ali Turner 09/09/07  

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Good luck Tom, let me know hoe you get on! x Donation by CarolineDay 07/09/07  

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Hi Tom, Good Luck your do great! x Donation by Hannah Ostler 07/09/07  

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