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My story

 

In August 2007, I will attempt to break the world record for the Arch To Arc challenge, a  289 mile triathlon from Marble Arch in London to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Imagine running 87 miles – the equivalent of running three and a third marathons back-to-back – swimming 22 miles across the English channel and then cycling 187 miles and you have will have some idea of why this is one of the world's ultimate endurance challenges.

The current record is 81 hours 5 minutes; the clock starts ticking as soon as I start running towards Park Lane and does not stop until I reach the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

I have chosen two worthy children's charities as beneficiaries, one in my chosen country of residence, Wooden Spoon, and one in my country of birth, The Nelson Mandela Children's Fund (NMCF).

Founded by Nelson Mandela in 1994, NMCF works to improve the lives of vulnerable children in South Africa with programmes that address HIV and Aids, disability, and that build confidence, self esteem and prepare young people for a healthy and productive future.

Wooden Spoon is the charity of British and Irish Rugby and supports children and young people who are physically, mentally or socially disadvantaged. Since its inception in 1983, Wooden Spoon has raised over £11m through its 40 regional volunteer committees and national fundraising events ensuring that in excess of 500,000 children have had their lives enhanced through the work of Wooden Spoon.

If you would like to visit my Wooden Spoon Justgiving page click here: Wooden Spoon

If you would like to know more about my challenge you can contact me on 07932 073861 or take a look at my website www.juliancrabtree.com

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor me : NMCF 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.

Thanks for sponsoring me.

Julian

Well done - am supporting DB Enduro Team this weekend and hope they have as much guts as you do! Donation by Amanda 22/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Truly worthy.... well done!!!! Donation by Andrew T3Performance 21/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Rooty 15/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Tim 15/08/07  

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Sensational work fella! Donation by Treaders 14/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Dave Hendo 13/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done! Donation by Bridge Binnell 13/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Jon Ayres 10/08/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Congrats Julian - fantastic performance! Donation by Howard Houlston 06/08/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

All this to impress a woman??? Donation by bhunt22363 03/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

absolutely incredible Julian - I am in awe, very many congratulations from myself,Amy,Gruff + Arwen Donation by Cerith 03/08/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Lawson 02/08/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Donation by The Enduro Team at UBS 01/08/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Keep going Jules! Donation by Giles 31/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Bourne and Root Pool Winners Donations Donation by Pool Comp Loser 2! 30/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck!! Donation by Val 29/07/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

go for it Jules - good luck Lol Donation by lawrence 26/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good Luck Julian! Donation by anonymous 23/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

But can you eat three Shredded Wheat Donation by Sam (I've run the marathon) Hall 17/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

very best of luck Donation by David Owen 14/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Here is Bourne & Root's winnings... Donation by Pool Comp Losers 14/07/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All the best! What a brilliant cause. Donation by Lucy Goler 12/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best - hope you beat the record! Donation by Joelle 11/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Thank goodness its not me! Good Luck! Donation by The other Jules 11/07/07  

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Go Jules... you Nutter!! xxx Donation by natalie shalet 11/07/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck, Julian........ Donation by jujzie 30/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

It's a great challenge, good luck! Donation by Keith Garbutt 26/06/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Very proud of you mate. Good luck... Donation by Matt Coates 21/06/07  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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