NEWSFLASH: Benny wins by a margin!

Benny finished in 3 hours 37 minutes and 55 seconds, coming 530th overall. Billy finished just over a minute behind him in 3 hours, 39 minutes and 10 seconds, coming 573th overall. The spectacular scenery kept us going. We have never felt so much pain in the last 7 miles. We are slowly recovering, though still look like total tits limping around the streets of Vancouver.

Thanks again for all your support, we really appreciate it.

We will announce the prize winners when we get back to DC.

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Thanks for visiting Ben and Billy's marathon Fundraising page.

In less that ONE WEEK we will be standing at the start line of the Vancouver marathon at 7:30 in the morning. Probably the only reason that we don't hit the snooze button and roll over and sleep through the whole thing is that we are raising money for a great UK charity called Alive and Kicking. It's a wonderful organization that provides soccer balls along with prevention programs to kids in Africa. Check out the description for more.

As of today, neither of us have any idea how training is really going for the other but we are able to commiserate about the usual training problems...chaffing, blisters, finicky body parts and plenty self-doubt, such as "Why the hell am I doing this again?" or "I'm secretly petrified of Ben/Billy beating me."... That said, we'll conquer Vancouver if it takes all day.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us-- Alive and Kicking UK gets your money faster and, if you're a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

BUT WAIT! Here's the kicker...

For every £15 (for us Yanks thats amounts to about $20) you donate, you will be entered into a sweepstakes, the likes of which the world has never seen.

1st Prize: Ben and Billy will call you, the lucky sweeps winner, directly after the marathon and let you know how it went. They won't call their moms, best friends, anyone...until they've celebrated with you over the phone. (only exception is to call an ambulance). Retail value: Priceless

2nd Prize: Ben and Billy will cook a lavish dinner at your house or theirs. The dinner menu will include multiple courses and a fine bottle wine. Retail value: $500

3rd Prize: You and two of your friends will sit with Billy and have a wonderful time at a D.C. United soccer game learning British curse words. Retail value: $250

4th Prize: Ben will pay your entire bar tab after a night of drinking at The Pug, D.C.'s most upscale, posh bar. Hors d'oeuvre (cheeseballs) will also be served. Retail value: $100

5th Prize: Ben and Billy will post a YouTube video tribute to your unparalleled beauty/strength/intellect/whatever for the world to see. Retail value: Priceless

So eat in for a night or two or work a second job, 'cause every £15/$20 donation you make gets you that much closer to a glorious prize. For our friends not in D.C., substitutions may be required, and our lawyers will contact you to work something out.

SEND A DONATION NOW-- ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO ENTER THE CONTEST!

£15 GETS YOU AN ENTRY!