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10,000 km run :) PLEASE DONATE TO AWARE

FIVE AND FIVE ARE TEN, TEN THOUSAND!

THE 10,000TH KM HAS BEEN RUN

EVERY DAY I FEEL I MUST BE THE LUCKIEST MAN IN THE WORLD, RUNNING AS LITTLE OR AS MUCH AS I LIKE, LIVING MY DREAM TO RUN AROUND THE WORLD.

I OFTEN THINK WHEN THINGS GO BAD, WHEN PROGRESS IS NOT SO GOOD, THAT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD LESS FORTUNATE DUE TO ILLNESS AND MOBILITY ISSUES. IF THEY COULD TAKE JUST A FEW STEPS IT WOULD BE A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT.

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO DONATE TO MY CHARITY. YOU CAN FIND THE SECURE LINK ON THE SIDEBAR.

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT BY DONATING TO AWARE, TONY

AND I GOT TO RUN ON THE AUTOPISTA TODAY.

AND NEVER PAID MY TOLL

THANKS FOR SUPPORTING AWARE. HERES TO THE NEXT TEN.

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7 Responses to “10,000 km run :) PLEASE DONATE TO AWARE”

roy Says:
August 8th, 2011 at 3:12 am
that is an awesome number tony! running around the world gives you the opportunity to see and experience things like no one has ever done before. these updates allow us to catch up with you and all your memorable moments, so thanks for that!

its one thing to dream of running around the world and all the adventures it will bring to you, but to selflessly promote a charity the way you do is a character trait that is infinitely admirable in my book. tip of the hat to you on that one.

ive been unemployed for some time now so extra money is scarce. even so, i give you my word, before your run ends i will help with whatever support i can give.

happy trails tony!
Serena Says:
August 8th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Congratulations Tony! Well ran! Keep it up you’re doing great! Serena
Ann Says:
August 8th, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Well done Tony! We all rooting for you over here! Keep up the great work! Ann, Mam, John and Mark x
Sheila Says:
August 8th, 2011 at 1:14 pm
Hi Tony. I am so proud of you. You are doing you’re doing your country and your family so proud. Love Mam x
stewart Says:
August 8th, 2011 at 3:22 pm
congrats on the 10,000kms….

all the best

stewart and bernie cochrane

pasadena
nl
canada
Sarah Danner Says:
August 9th, 2011 at 1:42 am
Hi Tony! You are cool…………………i dont know if you remember me……….we ran 25 miles together in NY when it was like 10 degrees (F)………………just wanted to let you know that you’re awesomely inspiring. i ran 50 miles, i know it isn’t much comparatively but it was a lot for me haha. keep on truckin’!!!
theworldjog Says:
August 9th, 2011 at 2:30 am
Hi Sarah! Well done, I am delighted for you! Of course I remember you we were over in Ian’s house and talking to his essentric father!
Keep on enjoying your running.

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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...