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Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

My 2009 challenge to support CARE International is "Long,  London & Leadville"!


Long: In January I will return to do the 80 mile "Town to Tring to Town" (T2T2T) for the second time ( http://www.tring2town.com/  ).  This race goes from the Town of London to Tring 40 miles away and then returns the following day.  I have last year's time of 18.5 hours as a target to meet and then beat. 

London: In April I am signed up for my 5th London Marathon.  Always a great and varied experience and will be running with the CARE Team.

Leadville: In July I will attempt the Leadville Marathon in less than the 8 hour cut-off time.  This 26 mile race takes a fairly circuitous route that goes up and down a fair bit to eventually reach the top of the notorious Mosquito Pass.  This is at an elevation of 13,188 ft. and is a high mountain pass in the Mosquito Range in Colorado.  The total elevation gain is 6000 ft and the route is an out an back race on rough terrain. The one way profile is shown in the attached for those with a sense of humour:  http://www.nyx.net/~mwallace/LT_files/Marathon/Marathon_files/marapro.jpg

So I think you will agree I have laid out a challenging combination of experiences that will take me a little over 200km and keep me on my feet for some 30 hours in total while supporting CARE International.

I first came across CARE in Africa  ( http://www.careinternational.org.uk  ) when I was working Angola/Southern Africa a decade ago and was really impressed with what they do.  CARE is a great charity doing terrific work and this is the 5th year I have run for them. 

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!

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 £ Sterling (n.b. 1£ is circa US$1.50).

This website is also the most efficient way to sponsor me: CARE International 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.

Many thanks for your support! 

Howard

Shows you really care. Wish I had the 'madness' as many have said. Donation by Sandy Beitel on 22/12/08

 

Good Luck! My joints ache thinking about it Donation by Tim Summers on 22/12/08

 

To do this once is just about ok...to do it twice...mad! Donation by David Day on 22/12/08

 

An awesome quest. Good luck. Donation by Byron Grote on 20/12/08

 

Very impressive! Good luck. Donation by Barry Wethington on 20/12/08

 

Madness!! Good luck Donation by Donna Catley on 19/12/08

 

There must be an easier way to see Mosquito Pass!! Donation by David Clarkson on 18/12/08

 

Still bonkers! Very good luck Donation by Andy leonard on 18/12/08

 

kick ass Howard! Donation by Bernard Looney on 17/12/08

 

Twice - Wow!! Best of luck Donation by David Ewen on 17/12/08

 

Amazing that you're heading back for more, and planning to do it faster!! Best of luck boss. Donation by Emeka Emembolu on 17/12/08

 

Truly inspirational, I'll double my donation if you meet a CIP of 10% time improvemnet on your 08 T2T2T and London Marthon times :-) good luck....... Donation by M-J Hey on 16/12/08

 

Guess there is no limit after all.. !! Good luck! Donation by Alvaro Otero on 16/12/08

 

Where dedication, charity and madness collide. Donation by Roy and Fran on 16/12/08

 

Have a good time. I hope everything goes smooth in your ride. Donation by Victor Vega on 15/12/08

 

Good luck and best wishes Donation by Anonymous on 15/12/08

 

good luck! Donation by graham cattell on 15/12/08

 

I salute you for your madness!! Donation by Tim Summers on 15/12/08

 

My contribution doesn't match yours, but it is given with a mixture of encouragement and awe. Good luck Donation by David Eyton on 15/12/08

 

Good luck - just don't drag me out on too many training runs! Donation by Dave Latin on 15/12/08

 
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