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Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £6,097.00
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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

Again this year's Charity Run is to support CARE International. 

My Challenge is designed to really test my weary soon-to-be-retired-from-BP legs and encourage supportive donations from yourselves to help put life back in to them!

The Warm Up: &

In January I will do the Houston Marathon and then I will be running in ,   The Marathon is always a wild experience and I can’t wait for another run with the CARE Team in the .

The Challenge: The Leadvilles

In the summer I will do the Leadville Marathon.  This 26 mile race takes a fairly circuitous route that goes up and down a fair bit to eventually reach the top of 's infamous at 13,000ft.  It was really tough last year, but I am determined to beat my time this year.

After this initial challenge, I will be running the Leadville Silver Rush 50 mile run.  I’m sure those weary legs will get a great workout going over several mountain passes with the entire race run above 10,000ft.  Gulp!!

....and then....perhaps....maybe....just possibly....there might be a shot at the Leadville Trail 100 mile race.  This is referred to in the book "Born to Run" as one of the most notorious Ultra Marathons in existence.  It is  the distance of the , Houston and Philadelphia Marathons all put together, but with a whopping 16000ft elevation gain with no breaks and within the 30 hour time limit.  More than half of the crazies that enter (and, believe me, these folks are not a bunch of retirees) drop out by halfway.  My wife, Gayle, thinks I am crazy for even thinking about it.

I will definitely attend the LT100 Training Weekend, which is basically a 50 mile assessment in the mountains to really to see if you are even up to be on the starting line of the real thing.

So I think you will agree I have laid out a challenging combination of experiences that will take me the distance from Boston to New York and beyond with a total elevation gain of Mt Everest all in support of CARE International.

Care International

I first came across CARE in Africa  ( http://www.careinternational.org.uk  ) when I was working BP's interests in / a decade ago and was really impressed with what they do.  CARE is a great charity doing terrific work and this is the 6th year I have run for them.   With more of your generous sponsorship this year the cumulative amount you have donated will be very much in excess of $100,000.   I would really like to thank you for your continued support.

Please sponsor me now!

I really appreciate you visiting my fundraising page and hope you will be willing to make a donation to help spur me along and up - I will need all the encouragement I can get!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. All currencies are gratefully received and it is merely a quirk of the website that it is set up in £ (n.b. £1 is circa US$1.60).

This website is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: CARE International gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. (what is Justgiving?)

Many thanks for your support! 

Howard

 
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While we're doing our walk, we'll think of you doing Leadville! Good luck! Donation by Carol & Larry Lens on 13/06/10

 
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Wow the London Marathon was enough for me in one year, but now I know why you are hooked! Good luck with the rest of your challenges - amazing! Donation by Gill Lyons on 27/04/10

 
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You continue to seek out challenges! Best wishes. Donation by Marion Gregg on 23/04/10

 
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The London Marathon is approaching ... you had better start running there now with the volcanic ash ! This is an awesome set of runs, well done Donation by Miles Cudmore on 18/04/10

 
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Donation by Samuel Johnson on 08/04/10

 
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Best of Luck Howard Donation by Francis and Dianna Sommer on 30/03/10

 
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Not sure I should keep feeding this habit of yours, but here goes. Good luck Howard Donation by Tony Meggs on 23/03/10

 
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Howard, you will missed in many ways. Best wishes and merry marathoning! Donation by Ahmed on 13/03/10

 
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Hope you are well and ready. Sorry for the delay Donation by Didier Clement on 12/03/10

 
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All the best in London! Donation by Bob Toth on 12/03/10

 
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Howard, you are completely insane. I just manage the odd 1/2 marathon these days. Good luck in London i might just be spectating, not sure yet. Chris Donation by Chris Rhodes on 08/03/10

 
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Howard - you're an inspiration! Please keep up the good work and stay in contact. Donation by Verlyn (Tim) Holt on 08/03/10

 
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We can replace the Reserves, Howard, but we will never be able to replace you. Take Care Donation by Ann and David Clarkson on 02/03/10

 
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Is this what retirement is all about?? All the best Donation by Nick De'Ath on 02/03/10

 
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Run Howard Run! Donation by Joe Hurliman on 22/02/10

 
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All the best Howard! Donation by Barbara Yilmaz on 19/02/10

 
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Wishing you all the best, Howard. Donation by Lisa Towery on 16/02/10

 
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Love Gold, I think you are marvelous. See you soon. Donation by Golda Davies on 09/02/10

 
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Howard, good luck and keep running! Donation by Mike Mason on 08/02/10

 
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Howard, you are very special, go for it! Donation by Rashid Javanshir on 06/02/10

 
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Good Luck, I think you are mad but have major respect for you doing this. Donation by Kim Brewin on 04/02/10

 
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All the best, Howard! And remember..."life is short....running makes it seem longer". Donation by Jane Wallace on 03/02/10

 
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Howard, a great way to begin your retirement. Have fun and best wishes for the race Donation by Peter Roberts on 03/02/10

 
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Best of luck - and don't forget that you also need to do Imogene Pass one day! Donation by Joanne Fredrich on 31/01/10

 
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Truly amazing, Howard. Best of luck in your retirement phase of life, not slower just different. Donation by Harriet and Lou Berneman on 31/01/10

 
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