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This is my 2nd Half Marathon and would never have thought I'd be running let alone running 13.1 miles! When I started running in July 2008, I couldn't run far and was very very slow when I could keep going. Through the amazing support of the Fairlands Valley Spartans Starter group, the coaches and all the team, I have progressed from just wanting to be able to run a 5k in 45 mins, to being able to run 5k in 32 mins and I am now entering races of varied distances from 5k, 10k, 10 miles and Half Marathons! I even have plans to enter the London Marathon in 2011..... And as well as boosting my fitness and shedding the best part of 4 stone along the way (and still going...) I have made some fantastic friends and have gotten through a tough year. Taking part in the Silverstone Half Marathon on the 14th of March 2010 will be a huge achievement for me and would love your support in this event.  

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Update: Now in the final 10 days before the run! Have completed my last long run last weekend and I feeling very nervous but excited!

13th Sat March: Wow! I am amazed and pleased to not only have reached my target already but to have exceeded it. Thank you all so much. Tomorrow is the big day! I am very nervous..... but I am really looking forward to it. :) xx

Many Thanks.

Love Ange xx