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Two years ago after being coached by Andy Holmes in preparation for the Head of Charles rowing regatta in Boston, MA, we are returning to the US to run the Chicago Marathon in his honour.

For more information on Andy Holmes see http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2010/oct/26/rower-andy-holmes-incredibly-tough

Running is a step away from our normal sport of rowing, and this race will take us much longer, but we still hope to make everyone proud.

This time instead of barking orders at the rest of us and other boats, super-cox Becca will get to use her legs. Caz is coming off her busy summer of working for the Olympics. This is Carole's big event before she moves to New York. And Lisa, who is far from a natural runner, gets to make an important trip home.

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