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UPDATE FROM JULIACA

Sunday I arrived in Juliaca and expect to reach the Bolivia border Thursday as there are 192km to run. As mentioned before I will take up an very kind invitation by Joss and Ana Woods in Arequipa before crossing to Bolivia in about a week.

The weather forecast for Bolivia is cold and rain. I will be running on the Bolivian altiplano, just like here at over 4,000 metres.

After climbing mountain passes one usually descends to a much lower level and literally get a ” breather ” but on an altiplano or high plain it´s more difficult as I am staying up there all day and sleeping there too. Things are also a bit more complicated as I have a heavy cold!

More information on the Altiplano >> HERE

Latest June 24…. TOTAL TO DATE: 19,478km for 468 road days

24/6 From km 1,261 Huarzh to km 1,312 in Juliaca- = 51km today. Tough day, running in the Altiplano all at almost 4,000 metres. Just like yesterday I had some shortness of breath issues, which is normal for this altitude.

23/6 From km 1,224 toll booth to km 1,261 in Huarzh = 37km today. I got invited to the 25th anniversary celebrations of the community here in Huarzh

22/6 From Santa Rosa at km 1,176 to km 1,224 at toll booth. Commute to Purcara. Today = 48km.

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8 Responses to “UPDATE FROM JULIACA”

Fergus Says:
June 25th, 2012 at 10:07 am
Good Man Tony, I hope you enjoy your break in Arequipa – this is wonderful that you can take a couple of days off . You deserve it after traversing such arduous terrain and before you tackle more of same in Bolivia. More power to you.
Ann Says:
June 25th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
Take care of that cold Tony, you deserve the break before Bolivia. Good luck and enjoy the rest Ann
Serena Says:
June 25th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
LOok after yourself in such a high altitude Tony. No joke this run. Also your cold. Enjoy ur break
Matt Wade Says:
June 25th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Well done Tony, closing in on 20,000km ! and some people say nevar again after completing a mere 42 km ! Look after yourself. Good luck.
Tony Mangan Says:
June 26th, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Hi All I decided not to run today due to my cold and go to Arequipa to see my friend first and finish Peru when I return. Today I visited the floating islands of Lake Titicca.
In rush for night bus.
Tony
Mam Says:
June 27th, 2012 at 1:02 am
Smart decision Tony, glad you takiing care of your cold. Enjoy well deserved break with your friends, love and god bless Mam
Larry Doherty Says:
June 27th, 2012 at 1:08 am
Great stuff Tony. We will try to get some action at this end with Team Mangan!
ALAN YOUNG Says:
June 27th, 2012 at 6:32 pm
Hi TONY,
Great to hear another country awaits your footsteps.
Just back from a couple days measuring in that old LONGFORD TOWN, everyone their sends their best wishes and safe journey. Especially Liam and all the Fenlon ladies with memories of you breaking the world 48 hour record there! Take care of that cold and when you are up at 4000 metres plus.
ALAN

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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...