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World Half marathon Championships 2023

  • 4 days

      15 September 2023

    Hey guys Just want to give a quick update. A massive thank you to everyone to helped supported me the generosity has been unreal and without it this trip would not be possible. I head off next Tuesday and race day is 1st October. If you would like to follow my journey you can follow me on facebook or Instagram just type my name. I hope I can do the best I can do over In Latvia and can’t wait to share this journey with you all

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  • 4 weeks till race day

      2 September 2023

    For those still following my Journey thank you so much to everyone who has donated and supported me it means a lot to me. With saying that I managed to reach my target amount thanks to everyone who has supported me. It's exactly 4 weeks till I race and just over 2 weeks till I leave and training and health Are going great. If you like to follow my journey you can catch me on my socials. I will do my best to update this page because this journey is not a solo one it is a team one and you are all part of me wearing the black singlet

    Insta- Christopher.Dryden

    FB- Christopher Dryden

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  • Uniform arrived

      26 August 2023
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    Uniform arrived today, pretty unreal that not long till I leave. This is just not my uniform my everyone that supported me In anyway, Can’t thank you guys enough

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  • Week update

      20 August 2023

    Quick update massive week of running this week about 155km. So ticking along nicely, Unfortunately, I have to change my goal as return flights are the most expensive thing for this trip is around $3000-4000 is returned. Below Is what has been paid for because of everyone's generosity

    Flights from Christchurch to London to Latvia

    1-night Accommodation In London

    Return train fare to Wales as I am thankful to my mate Blair for allowing me to stay till I need to go to Latvia.

    Left to pay

    Still waiting on confirmation from Athletics NZ on what we have to pay them for uniform, insurance and accommodation In Latvia it will be estimated at $1300

    Return flight to Christchurch $3000-4000

    If there are any businesses that would like to support please reach out

    Feel free to share with family and friends as well

    Thanks again to everyone to has supported beyond thankful and can’t wait to race in 5 weeks time

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  • Flights booked

      18 August 2023

    Hey guy’s thought give you a quick update. Today Is 4 weeks till I fly out and today manage to sort my trip there and accommodation so very exciting times. Without your guy’s support this won’t be possible, My page will be open till the start of September if you want to share it around as we so close reaching are goal.

    Kind regards

    Chris

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  • This week

      13 August 2023

    Hey, guy’s thought gives you guys an update on this week. I have finally recovered from a sickness I had last week and managed 150km this week with 1 solid workout. We are also very close to hitting the money raised for the trip so feel free to keep sharing or if you know any business that is interested In supporting me feel free to get in contact with me on my socials. A massive shoutout to Fitness NZ they are Garmin specialists here In Christchurch so if you are in need of a new watch or any assecery for your watch go check them out. Lastly thanks everyone who has supported me It gose a long way and appreciate It.

    Chris

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  • update

      8 August 2023

    7 weeks out and a massive thank you to everyone who has donated. Training has been pretty light as I ended up catching a cold but back in full force this week, We have also hit over halfway of the target goal which is unreal In this short amount of time frame, Feel free to keep sharing with friends and family.

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  • Cost

      31 July 2023

    Thank you so much for everyone who has donated, the support has been crazy and appreciate it so much.

    Just a quick rundown on where the funds be going. Want to keep everyone updated as much as I can.

    Flights which will include pre training camp in the UK planning on leaving 20th September and spend a week there. Then fly Latvia when I will race on the 1st October and fly back 2/3 October. $4000 return

    Insurance which will be $15.50 a day

    Uniform estimated $600

    Admin fee $100

    Accommodations In latvia $900

    Thanks again for all the support

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  • Thank you

      27 July 2023
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    Hey, guys just posted a video on my FB and insta Just want to thank everyone who has helped whether it was something small or big it goes a long way and forever grateful.

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  • Update

      26 July 2023

    Thanks to everyone that has kindly donated, without your support this trip won’t be possible. I still have a long way to go so feel free to share with your family and friends, So I am able make this trip possible

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  • Update

      26 July 2023

    Just a quick update, Massive thank you to to everyone who has contributed In anyway. Without your guys support this trip won’t be possible. I am still a long way to go so feel free to share with your family and friends, I also have a raffle going separate to my Givealittle. Please see my socials for information or reach out to me directly

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