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The genesis of the world jog

I just thought I would give a quick explanation of how the world jog has developed over the years. I first got the idea during one of those wonderful endorphined-filled runs in Dublin’s Phoenix Park over 20 years ago.That was before we had really light weight camping equipment.Everything had to be backpacked.It seemed so problematic to run,so instead I got thinking about walking.So,I planned a world walk 12 years ago.I got all my equipment,got the tee-shirts printed but never started the walk. I literally had the tee-shirt but never did it as they say.

The logo of the world jog is a modification of the world walk. I am kinda  proud of that design which came to me in a flash all those years ago.I have given this website designer serious grief to get it modified for this journey.Sorry and thanks Simon! who is a round-the-world-cyclist
The big black letters with the white stripe in the center signify a road with a hiking boot for the ‘L’ in world.

Runners and walkers don’t have to backpack their equipment,food and water anymore as we can push it in a jogging stroller,a buggy of sorts. I am being sponsored by Chariot Carriers and will use their Cougar 1  Jogging stroller :)

The original world walk tee-shirt from 12 years ago.This was before websites were popular.

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  1. theworldjog.com – blog » Blog Archive » Some older posts. Says:

    [...] The genesis of The World Jog. [...]

  2. adair Says:

    hi tony
    i see the people of small town america are looking after you very well,give my regards to all the folks. Went to Lizzy but sold out,not even touts,so watched sparta praha liverpool nil nil draw,king kenny was pleased.
    Best of luck tony and keep holding on to your dream
    adair
    18/2/11

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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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