PICTURES FROM THE RUN INTO THE PACIFIC OCEAN, OCEAN BEACH NEAR SAN DIEGO.
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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...
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May 26th, 2011 at 8:19 pm
absolutely amazing tony….enjoy you break
could please post when you will be restarting so that we can continue with you on your journey????
again ..well done …
your friends in
newfoundland canada
stewart and bernie cochrane
May 28th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
Thanks Stewart. My plan is to cross the border at Tecate at 10am on June 21st. I hope to post some other stuff and catch up on the photos in the meantime. Thanks for your great support. Hope you are having a nice springtime? Tony
May 29th, 2011 at 3:42 am
Hard to believe you were in Lowell just after New Year’s, and you and Nirvana have already been splashing around in the Pacific.
I managed to break three hours in a marathon for the first time in Boston, and I can only attribute it to the run to Hudson. I picked up some running karma points on that day for sure. If the fates allow, it would be nice to repeat the feat in Dublin.
Enjoy your time off, wishing you continued good fortune when you resume your journey!
May 29th, 2011 at 10:25 am
TONY YOU TOTALY ROCK!!! I sent you a message before asking about your choice in music I think you thought I was from Ireland thanks for that but I am from Chicago. I too love listening to AC/DC. Wow I can’t believe you did it. No I mean I can believe it but it is soo incredible. You are an inspiration to me and when I feel like something is dragging me down or I can’t go any further or I just face obstacles I think of you out there trucking along relentlessly and it just gives me a second wind. Thank you for that and Congratulations!!!
May 29th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Hi Joseph. Thank you very much for your kind words. I also need inspiration too.. I get it from the people I meet. I must be the luckiest person in the world because I keep meeting wonderful people! I am always touched when people say I inspire them to run etc or live a healthy life etc. I always hope it is not just a phase and truly hope they keep it going if they discover something positive. I am enjoying lots of nice music on my timeout.. AC/DC jammed up the synching on my new ipod.. Anly AC/DC could do that
Best wishes and happy running! Tony
May 29th, 2011 at 7:25 pm
Hey EJ Well done in Boston.. I knew you would do it
Readers EJ holds the second longest run with me = 27 miles (Nancy from Ohio has 27.7) EJ wanted to run back to Lowell but his club president spioilt his plan by tempting him with a ride back to Lowell! DETAILS http://www.theworldjog.com/blog/?p=1242
Run For Home 
Tony.
Keep on running EJ and the Lowell Road Runners. PS I will dedicate one playing of my anthem to you in memory of that almost return run to Lowell
Click on this link >>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOIxRkdzjCA
May 31st, 2011 at 1:09 am
Enjoy your time off on Irish soil!
June 3rd, 2011 at 2:07 pm
Way to go Tony!
I trust you are enjoying your WELL DESERVED time off! : )
Congrats on making it through leg one of your journey!
Finished my 2nd marathon on Sunday and thought of you and Nirvana a lot!
The Corner Brook Running Club is supporting you all the way!
Katheryn Cochrane
Newfoundland
June 3rd, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Hi Katheryn What you ran TWO marathons on Sunday
I am sure you did well and had a good time? As I know you trained well. Yes am having a nice time being spoilt!
Best wishes and thanks for the Clubs support also! Talk soon, Tony