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Dear Friends, Its that time of year again. Over the past couple of years a group of people come together on Australia day with one common goal; to remember a mate who we lost well before his time. Nick Green was a great mate to many of us; small in stature, big on personality with a massively infectious laugh and positive perspective on life. Nick passed away whilst travelling in europe in 2007. Greeny was a talented sportsman who, amongst other things was a gifted footballer despite being completely devoid of any running ability (you cant have it all) so it seemed a fitting tribute to his sense of humour that we remember him by doing something he loathed (a run)... followed by something he loved (a beer). The plan for the Nick Green Memorial Hotlap began in Melbourne on the 3.2km course upon which Nick previously trained but quickly spread to numerous locations across Australia and the globe as mates everywhere put their hand up to pay tribute. Runs have been held in : Risdon Dam Hobart, Princes park Melbourne, Wye river on the Great Ocean Road in VIC, the basin in NSW, Noosa QLD, Airlee Beach QLD, Dubai, London, Rio,.. the list goes on... The idea is that you can run, jog or walk the distance then we can all join together for a beer and or feed afterwards. All friends of Nick and indeed friends of Nicks friends are welcome.. After sharing victory last year in London Alex Thomo Thomson will no doubt be invited to the blue ribbon event in melbourne where the pace and competition are equally fierce. The London Leg will again be held on Clapham Common on sunday Jan 24.. yup, even if it is snowing.. Tom 'the Toad' Nowell has been putting in some serious miles over the past year and despite having worse hips than most grandads is about as firm a favourite as Tiger woods in a La nightclub. Nevertheless he will need to overcome one of last years co-winners Matt 'Knackers' Best who will be sure to rise for the occasion.. The rest of the field are likely to follow well behind but never write off an upset on the day.. especially since Toads pond could be frozen over, and someone could be sleeping on Besty's couch making it impossible for him to leave the house. Shelby'ville will be back intown looking more kenyan than ever after some Aussie sun.. will her pace share the same enthusiasm as her complexion? Struthie and Lucy have been pushing out some serious miles in marathon preparation so recent form should be well and trully in their favour.. Em's been making excuses as to why she cant run so is unlikely to finish on the podium. Box the field,.. throw numbers in the air, this race is anyones.. get on down and see how it all pans out.. Let Davo or Rusty know if you're coming asap so we can book a big enough table for lunch. Run starts at 2.30pm at the Windmill be there at 2.15pm bring whoever you want ... and a shower in a can as we'll head straight to the pub afterward

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