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THE END OF A CONTINENT AND NOT THE END OF THE WORLD!

At around 2.40 today I ran into the Pacific to complete my run across the USA in exactly 5 months. NBC tv were there to record the splash as I struggled to hold onto Nirvana who nearly floated away! This also means that my first continent, North America has been chalked off. Since the very start of my run in the States when I crossed from Canada into Calais, Maine where the US immigration officer had her boyfriend chase me down on the road to give me a Christmas card with a $20 gift, I have been astonished on a daily basis by the kindness of the wonderful people of this great nation. I have been helped so much by the generosity of the people of every one of the 14 states I ran through, even for the four miles in Iowa. I thank you all for helping me achieve my dream. I know for sure that had I run in any of the other 36 states it would have been the same. So from the very bottom of my heart I would like to thank the American people from every corner of this great country for your incredible help

Special thanks also to Cindy and Roger my kind hosts here in my San Diego base of El Cajon.

Also to Greg who drove 70 miles each way from Orange County just to run the last 10 miles with me. On the the way Greg gave me a major scare and we had to put the boot down to get to Ocean Beach… Greg informed me that the prophets of doom had declared that the end of the world would take place at 3pm. Is this Eastern time or Pacific time? I wondered and worried I would not finish in time..Well we made it and the world did not end So this means my world run continues

I reckon North America to be the easiest continent of the five I plan to run through, please take that as a compliment!

I just have to run from Ocean Beach to the Mexican border. I expect to be at the border on Monday. I will then return to El Cajon and prepare for my time out in Ireland May 26- June 16. Because I finished a couple of days earlier than expected and have the matter of the two U2 concerts in Anaheim on June 17 and 18th and will then probably need a couple of days to get back on the road that my time out will be about 4 weeks. I will of course start running from where I finish on Monday.

My run across the USA is dedicated to the great people of this country, God Bless America!

My splash into the Pacific Ocean is dedicated to my broter-in-law and great friend, provider of endless cups of coffee, John Salmon who celebrated his 50th birthday today.

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19 Responses to “THE END OF A CONTINENT AND NOT THE END OF THE WORLD!”

brian linehan Says:
May 22nd, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Hi Tony,
you did the right thing by extending the finishing date to October 2014.You can now enjoy the run and adventure even more.This is not a race but your adventure and I look forward to reading and seeing pictures on your wed site.
Well done on your first continent crossing.
kevin scanlon Says:
May 22nd, 2011 at 1:16 pm
tony,
congrats on a magnificent achievement. i have followed every day since you passed me on oct 25th last during my 1st marathon!!!! enjoy your break back home.
kevin
roy Says:
May 22nd, 2011 at 2:11 pm
superb work tony! HEY AMERICANS what a great time to hit the DONATE button.
Sandy Pike Says:
May 22nd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Congratulations Tony!! I can’t believe you’ve finished the run across North America! Enjoy your break and the U2 concerts. Can’t wait to read about the rest of your adventures!
Mick Hanney Says:
May 22nd, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Great achievement Tony. Keep on running strong.
Shane Says:
May 22nd, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Tony – good job mate. Glad you arrived safely in San Diego after the desert and mountains. See you in Sydney..
Sheila Says:
May 22nd, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Hi Tony. Congratulations on your achievement. Looking forward to seeing you on Friday. That was a lovely tribute you paid to John. We are all well here tg. Love and Godbless, Mam x
Serena Says:
May 22nd, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Hey Tony! Congrats on a major part of your trip ending and a new part just beginning! We are all really excited about seeing you on Friday!! Mam and dad are on the cruise ship at the moment and are finding it hard to check up on your blog but I’ve been keeping them up to date over the phone! They wish you the best of luck and are also looking forward to seeing you! Gary in the middle of his final exams and Mark is starting to study for his first year exams! All is well over here with Obama visiting us tomorrow and we are just over our royal majesty’s visit! We have the highlights recorded if you get a chance when you’re home to have a look! Chat to you soon, love you Serena. x
Lindie Says:
May 22nd, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Tony – just read the bit about the extra you will have to run. Heavens – an extra year out there. Enjoy the last few days before your TO.
Ruth & Chet Says:
May 22nd, 2011 at 7:44 pm
We’re excited u have made it 2 days early. WE certainly enjoy following ur run Enjoy your time off!
ALAN YOUNG Says:
May 23rd, 2011 at 8:03 am
Hello TONY.
Well what can one say !! – well done and I look forward to you starting the next phase of your DREAM.

Have changed my diary entry to OCTOBER 2014.

Just back from the Hungarian 6 Day Road Race, where Williiam Sichel won !!.
While there Edit Berces, gave me a copy of “Ultrafondus”, not to read but just look at the pictures !!!, and low and behold there was an article on a certain TONY MANGAN and something called THE WORLD JOG
Now what a small world – ha ha
Will send you a copy, for your records.

Best wishes to NIRVANA

Take Care
BEST WISHES
ALAN
theworldjog Says:
May 23rd, 2011 at 3:28 pm
Hi Alan.
Thanks for your great support and help in the past. Yes that was great win for William. I just read about it. Please send him my best wishes and congrats Hope all is well with you. Best wishes to the family. Tony
theworldjog Says:
May 23rd, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Thanks to everyone for sending all your nice messages. I truly appreciate your support and messages and these messages are the first thinkg I read when I sit down in front of a computer Please keep in touch. Running my last day in the USA today to the Mexican border from where I will continue next month.
Take care and thanks again everyone.. Tony
brian Says:
May 24th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
amazing challenge tony, have my sights set on des sables, to run around the world is a dream and will remain one for mere mortals like me, best of luck,ireland is behind you!!!
theworldjog Says:
May 25th, 2011 at 3:47 am
Thank you Brian. Good luck with your training for the Marathon des Sables!
Sandie Says:
May 28th, 2011 at 3:14 am
Congrats on making it a across the country from blizzards (i’m loving it) to the desert.

Sandie & Brendan
LANDRET Michel Says:
June 1st, 2011 at 6:08 am
Un grand bravo, Tony
J’ai eu le plaisir de te connaître avec les 48 Heures pédestres de Surgères où ta présence était beaucoup appréciée.
C’est une aventure bien différente que tu réalises avec succès en ce moment
LANDRET Michel Says:
June 16th, 2011 at 6:38 am
Salut Tony

Ce que tu fais est extraordinaire
LANDRET Michel Says:
July 25th, 2011 at 6:53 am
je suis toujours aussi admiratif de telles performances.
Bravo Tony

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About Tony

I have always considered myself to be an average runner. In school, I was even bullied for I was a sports wimp. Through hard work, dedication, perseverance, self-belief and a strong mind I succeeded in not only running around the world but breaking four ultra running world records during my competitive career. Having previously cycled around the world I didn't start running until I was almost 30. Then I had a dream of running around the world. For many reasons, I waited for over 20 years. One reason was to establish my pedigree as an endurance athlete. I started and finished my world run as the current World Record-Holder for 48 Hours Indoor Track 426 kilometres (265 miles), a record I have held since 2007. I also broke and still hold the World Record for 48 hours on a Treadmill 405 kilometres (251 miles) in 2008. When I retired from competition, more pleasing than any of my world, European or Irish records I had the respect of my fellow athletes from all over the world - in my opinion, sports greatest reward - an achievement I am most proud of. Then I finally put myself out to pasture, to live my ultimate dream to run around the world! This blog was written on the road while I struggled to find places to sleep and to recover from running an average of 43.3 kilometres or 27 miles per day for 1,165 road days. There were many nights I typed this blog on a smart phone, so fatigued my eyes closed. Many journalists and endurance athletes have referred to my world run as the most difficult endurance challenge ever attempted. During my expedition I rarely had any support vehicles, running mostly with a backpack. In the more desolate areas I pushed my gear, food and water in a cart which I called Nirvana, then I sent her on ahead to run with my backpack once again over altitudes of almost 5,000 metres in the Andes. I stayed in remote villages where many people had never seen a white person before. I literally met the most wonderful people of this world in their own backyard and share many of those amazing experiences in this blog. My run around the world took 4 years. There were no short cuts, I ran every single metre on the road while seeking out the most comprehensive route across 41 countries, 5 continents, I used 50 pair of running shoes and my final footstep of the run was exactly 50,000 kilometres, (almost 31,000 miles) I eventually finished this tongue in cheek named world jog where I started, at the finish line of my city marathon. I started my global run with the Dublin Marathon on October 25th 2010 and finished with the Dublin Marathon on October 27th 2014 at 3 05pm! Thank you for your support, I hope you can share my unique way of seeing the world, the ultimate endurance challenge! Read more...