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Oli Handscomb-Dean

Run2Paris Sept 2025

Help me reach my goal of £400

I'm fundraising for...

5 people, 4 days, 4 half marathons each. It seemed like a good idea at the time....! Start in London, finish in Paris. How hard can it be...?

Wish us luck but more importantly please donate. Your donation will go towards two really important causes, Parkinson's UK and SSAFA. I know times are tough but anything you can spare, however big, however small, not only keeps these incredible charities doing what they do but also helps me and the rest of the team to keep going. 

We really appreciate your support. Thank-you!

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My Updates

November/December 2024

Wednesday 11th Dec
November has been a busy month! Not only have I been taking part in a Cross-Country Running League, I also completed the Ahotu Silverstone Half Marathon in abysmal conditions during Storm Bert - 40mph winds and heavy rain meant I was soaked through by Mile 3! On a plus side, I did set a new Half Marathon PB of 1:35.11 - until it was revealed the course had in fact been measured short so it didn't count! 
December has seen training start for The Original Marathon in March 2025, plenty of dark, wet and cold after-work runs ahead - more hi-viz running clothes for Xmas please Santa..!
Finally, on the subject of Santa - Expect Toulouse organised and ran the work Christmas Santa Run which saw 17 Santas, elves (and one Witch!) run 2km with prizes going to the fastest runners and best dressed, courtesy of Aramark and Northwood Team SSAFA. Most importantly, a good amount of fun and festive spirit was shared and a nice boost to fundraising. 

The start

Tuesday 22nd Oct
I've wanted to do Run2Paris for several years now but finally taken the plunge. 
I've ran 10kms, I've ran several Half Marathons and I've ran a Marathon - this should be easy right?
4 half marathons in 4 days. Sounds easy but never once have I finished a half and thought "I'd love to do that again tomorrow, let alone then again the day after and then one more time!" 
But I've committed now, training has already started and I have 4 other people that I've managed to convince (and dupe) into doing it with me! 
I love to challenge myself and that is exactly what this is going to be, follow me on the journey to the start line at Wimbledon in Spetember 25! 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£25

Rob Perkins

You will ace it mate and fantastic causes! 👏

£21.20

Yojan Rai

Merry XMAS

£15.90

Charlotte Mitchell

£15

Megan Handscomb

£15

Dean, Rach And Teddy

Woahhhh what a challenge! We’re sure you’ll smash it Oli! Xxxx

£10.60

Lauren Ermatinger

Santa run!!

£10.60

Matt Truslove

Our Team

Runners Bible

Here is the Runners Bible filled with everything you need to know before you Run2Paris.

In the summer we will release the final route information.

Please read carefully and let the team know if you have any questions.

See you at registration.

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