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This idea started after we'd run the 2008 Great South Run, the first year that Channel 5 showed the race live.

Basically we wanted some way to stand out from the crowd and get onto the tv. And after a beer or two (well, one beer) this seemed like the obvious choice!

Of course we then realised that it was also a great way to raise some money for charity. Initially we were just going to support a cancer charity; the green Macmillan logo suited our choice of costume nicely. Then, because of personal reasons for one of the team, we decided to also support an Alzheimer's charity. This meant more cutting and sewing on the costume, but we think it's been worth it!

Many thanks for your support.

Andrew, Chris and Richard.