Comments on: Sunday Times Article this Sunday

By: tony

tony — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 07:50:31 +0000

Hi all. Friday 31st Jan I am taking a rest/logistics day.
The big news from the run is that due to the ongoing deterioration of the security situation in both Pakistan and Afghanistan is that after long consultations and serious pressure from the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs I have much to my regret decided on not running in these two countries. I have very fond memories of the wonderful people I met on my visit there on my world bicycle trip many years ago, So it is with deep regret and after “countless pillow hours” spent reflecting.
I have to take this break in the route. I thought I had found a safe area in the north east towards Uzbekistan but have recently been informed that this area is now a ‘ no go zone ‘Police escorts are common in this part of the world but not allowed here. A German cyclist told me he had to take a bus.
After finishing running India in March I expect to continue the run from Iran. I am working on my preparation for the Iranian visa today. The ‘ unwanted help’ all this means is that my required distance will be significantly reduced to the order of a little over 1,000km per month.This will help my recoveries and enable me to enjoy the last 9 months more as I will be looking at finishing each day at the next location after say 30km have been run – instead of passing by towns and villages with decent places to sleep in my bid to keep the distance up.
To date 39,932km have been run in 930 road days.
I will update soon.
Thanking you all,
Tony

By: Greg Havely

Greg Havely — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 05:12:30 +0000

Hey Tony—clickin right along through India—glad to see things are going so well—-I have sent you a long e-mail regarding some route information etc. so have a look when you get a chance, as I know the internet stops are fewer then in the past—–Anyway, let me know your thoughts—-
Congrats on 900 days–whew—900 days–makes me want to go take a long long nap——Anyway–each day you are closer to Dublin!!!!—
Good running—-Greg

By: Fergus

Fergus — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:45:24 +0000

Good man Tony, Congrats on continued progress. On south side of Himalayas you are not frozen out of existence . So maybe your route is turning out for the best. It’s just great for us to see Your tracker moving along every day. Long may it continue.

By: kevin scanlon

kevin scanlon — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 20:45:46 +0000

tony, its great to hear of your progress. every one who follows you understands how tough your schedule is. don’t apologise for that sort of stuff. the spot keeps us updated. its wonderful just zooming out a few clicks to see how close to home you are!!!! keep it going and thank god for the great help you get. kevin

By: tony

tony — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:02:45 +0000

Hi all. Thanks Kevin Am ticking along nicely. 39,797km for 906 road days. The big 40 next week will be around the half way mark across India!
Sorry for my inactivity on the blog.. I have managed to get mobile Internet thanks to huge efforts by Paul my wonderful host in Siliguru and a friend of his… It wasn’t easy but they managed. So I have sent a lot of time catching up on my logistics. I hope to stitch some of my blog templates together soon.

By: kevin scanlon

kevin scanlon — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 21:13:45 +0000

hey tony, how are you doing??? the spot seems to be moving along with you nicely!!!! hope you are well. you are doing great work. well done. kevin

By: Tey EngTiong

Tey EngTiong — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 12:16:05 +0000

Congrats ! Keep running,glad u still so passion.

By: kevin scanlon

kevin scanlon — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 20:31:26 +0000

tony, great to see your progress and how you get help from the most unlikely sources……like the activist road block!!! keep it going. kevin

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:42:36 +0000

Well done on 900 road days Tony, good article in Sunday Times yesterday

By: Ann for Tony

Ann for Tony — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:40:32 +0000

Hi Ann Pls post Monday 20th Road day 900 saw me run 54 km The road was quiet activists had blockaded the road, lovely stuff for this runner Total 39,539km Thanks to my host in Siliguri, Paul for taking delivery of my 42nd pair of running shoes I will be there before the weekend. I am now wearing O C running shoes, yet another amazing Swiss design I will post a review shortly. Thank you O C!