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UPDATE: 20 Feb 2012
Team GFI did it! - An awesome combined effort of our top 3 runners clocking a total time of 04:02:09.60 and coming in 8th position (out of 90 teams) in the corporate category.
14KM sprint with 9 tough obstacles: check out race photos here!
It was an early 7am start at Nicoll Highway MRT Station, taking our boys across to the Singapore Flyer, Esplanade Park, Parliament House, Clarke Quay, Fort Canning and back to the Promontory @ Marina Bay, Helix Bridge, Benjamin Sheares Flyover and finally finishing at the same start point.
On behalf of the team (Matt Jowett, Julian Davidge, Dominik Schrader, Alistair McConnachie and Gregg Beeching), we thank you for your kind support and donations to the Brain Tumour UK.
We have now received 42 donations and £3,2150.00. With every amount donated, GFI will double your donations to contribute to Brain Tumour UK. The online page continues to be open until 19 May. Please help us spread the word.. and if you have not donated, what are you waiting for? J
The team is looking to participate again next year. We hope to get more teams and organize proper training sessions. Get fit and doing it for a good cause! If you are interested, speak to us. J
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5 of our most talented, sexy and macho brokers are taking part in this upcoming race. Please support them as they rough it out and pretend to look even better in their tights and dryfits.
Introducing.. Matt Jowett, Dominik Schrader, Gregg Beeching; Julian Davidge and Alistair McConnachie.
Date: 19 Feb 2012 (Sunday)
Venue: Nicoll Highway
Time: 7am
Website: http://urbanathlon2012.menshealth.com.sg/
Now, if you think you are better, feel free to form another team and give them a little nudge. Otherwise, shut up bring the beers and the supporting crews to cheer them on race day! :)
This is not an easy race! Urbanathlons are about speed endurance strength and agility. An obstacle course that will test your limits. Check out the race course: http://urbanathlon2012.menshealth.com.sg/index.php?page=obstacles
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Brain tumour research was chosen as our charity as it is a cause close to our hearts. Matt Jowett has a famliy member who is currently fighting this battle and another member of the regional FX Options team Ali Priest had lost a loved one to the fight in brain diseases. Your support will be much appreciated.
With every amount donated, GFI Group will also double your donations to contribute to Brain Tumour UK.
What are you waiting for? Donate away!!!
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