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    Death March: Update

    Just a quick note to say Mike's back in the UK safe and sound after his ordeal for charity. He's awaiting photos of the event and will write a few proper words when he gets chance, but in a quick email to me he said to thank you all, and here's his thoughts on the event in the inimitable squaddy style...

    Just got home mate - I'm waiting for the official photos from the event to be done, didn't get a chance to take any en route.

    I came 23 out of 280 odd in my category - winner got in about 28 mins ahead of me. Tony finished about 60th in 8:37.

    I'll knock up a little statement, needless to say it was a ^$*£^%* ninja event - I covered the first 11 miles in 1:56 but the climb up to 5,700' started to take it out of me. It was 40C with 30 mph winds - every Yank I'd spoken to on the way round had said it had already added over an hour to their previous times.

    Got my second wind in the 'Sand Pit' about 4 miles from the end - flew round that but needed to stop for a leak about two miles from the finish - worst mistake, I should have just wet (ahem) myself and kept going - couldn't get my legs going to the same pace after that and the last two just dragged and dragged. Vowed I'd never do it again, but give me a few weeks and I might change my mind. Next time I'll do some training for it though - not something you can rock up and just blag (although that's basically what I did - and still managed a semi decent time despite the four days on the lash beforehand!)


    The guy's a legend. Nuff said.

    /quick edit: £2,547.00 was raised, with an extra £577.36 claimed back through tax! Well done to Mike and thanks to everyone who sponsored!

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    Re: Death March: Update

    Hey well those "four days on the lash" would have given him a decent amount of calories to burn off

    Thanks for posting back with his results - looking forwards to seeing some photos. Well done to Mike and all those involved. Well worth the donation so let us know when he's attempting it again and I'll cough up again.
    My only concern is should I hide my true identity? A costume maybe?

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    Re: Death March: Update

    Thanks for the update, Lowe, and congrats to Mike on doing so well. Look forward to the photos!

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    Re: Death March: Update

    BIG respect to Mike. Top chap!
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    Re: Death March: Update

    Thanks for the update Lowe, and congrats Mike

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    Re: Death March: Update

    Forgot to mention, Mike did it in 6 hours 27 mins.

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