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Argentine Route

In Potosi after having no internet in 5 days. May be same on way to Tupiza. Expect to cross to Argentina in about 9/10 days..Can hardly wait

Am getting stronger, well relitively! as I am coming towards end of Andes. 44km today,Thurs and mostly uphill to here with only a short break 48km Wed. Total 20,291km.

Thanks to Fionnuala O Mara and Ed Bateman for their wonderful support!

For my Argentine route and details as far as Tierra del Fuego island press HERE

My finishing point in the Americas is Ushuaia, the most southern town in the world. Ushuaia is on an island, Tierra del Fuego just like Newfoundland and it will be necessary to get a ferry there. Click HERE for my Tierra del Fuego route and details. I plan to be there by mid November and will need to average a marathon a day with very few rest days! After that its New Zealand, south island first.

I have changed to this new route from the one on the ROUTE page.

Please note I am not running into Buenos Aires as its an extra 500km. But I will be making a side trip to pick up Nirvana from John Boyle who has been kindly minding her. I also look forward to meeting the great Irish community there. I will need Nirvana for the tough serviceless stretches of Patagonia.

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7 Responses to “Argentine Route”

Victor Says:
July 20th, 2012 at 4:33 pm
Dear Tony: It was a pleasure having you in Potosi, and to share a coca tea at the foot of Cerro Rico the world’s most famous hill of silver, your family is sure to read this message I congratulate you on having you as part of them the Lord our God be with you in your long journey around the world continues, with much appreciation your friends Potosi

Victor Velasquez Marco Leon

Keep living your dream!!

Querido Tony: fue un gusto tenerte en Potosí, y compartir contigo un mate de coca a los pies del cerro rico más famoso del mundo el cerro de plata, a tu familia que seguro va a leer este mensaje la felicito por tenerte como parte de ellos que el Señor nuestro Dios te acompañe en tu largo caminar al rededor del mundo sigue adelante, con mucho aprecio tus amigos de Potosi

Victor Velasquez Marco Leon

Sigue viviendo tu sueño!!!!!
kevin scanlon Says:
July 20th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
wow tony……argentina is getting close. you are making great progress. well done and keep up the high spirits!!!!! the route to tierra del fuego is exciting. you are doing fantastic. kevin
Fergus Says:
July 21st, 2012 at 11:24 pm
Good Man Tony, The prospect of the entire length of Argentina alone is mind boggling. But the prospect of those steaks will be an extra incentive. It’s just great to have Nirvana back into the story again after a long absence. Viva el gringo irlandes !!
Ann Says:
July 22nd, 2012 at 2:05 am
You are doing fab Tony, I’m sure you will enjoy those famous argentine steaks when you eventually get them. You really deserve them. Take care and continue to enjoy
Larry Doherty Says:
July 23rd, 2012 at 12:08 am
Hi Tony, great stuff. Am working on that. A bit of bother with Fb. But should manage it shortly. Keep it going. Mind yourself.
kieran Says:
July 24th, 2012 at 11:42 am
Hi Tony, Keep going, those Argentinian steaks are like door stops. yoiu will be in heaven.
kevin scanlon Says:
July 27th, 2012 at 11:28 am
tony, i just zoomed in on the spot tracker. it looks like you reached argentina last night. well done its some achievement!!! talk soon. kevin

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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...