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Just over a year ago I was minding my own business when the PE teacher at Heathfield School Richard Holmes challenged me to run the Leicester Half Marathon in October. After falling off my seat as I thought he meant that October not one year on. I said yes. So after completing the Lutterworth Santa Fun Run in Dec 2011, I upped my training. May 2012 saw me leave Richard (man he was moaning) at the 7K to finish 5 mins ahead of him at the Silverstone 10K. Richard decided that was never going to happen again and invested in some proper trainers and socks (these PE teachers never have the right kit!). He is now a much faster runner that me and will be able to down a pint before I eventually limp over the line. So what I am trying to say is, this is a challenge and I may not be Paula Ratcliffe but I will finish the half marathon and your support will enable me to run that little bit faster (I hope!)