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myflipflops · 10-07-2012, 05:54

RW article stolen from Letsrun.

Hobie Call reckons he can run a sub 2 hour marathon if he gets the funding to implement his training regime. Seems to me like he is a mix between a complete nutcase and a massive self publicist.

Entertaining stuff anyway.

http://news.runnersworld.com/2012/07...00-marathoner/

**ecoli** · 10-07-2012, 08:48

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Originally Posted by myflipflops

RW article stolen from Letsrun.

Hobie Call reckons he can run a sub 2 hour marathon if he gets the funding to implement his training regime. Seems to me like he is a mix between a complete nutcase and a massive self publicist.

Entertaining stuff anyway.

http://news.runnersworld.com/2012/07...00-marathoner/

Saw this before. his "2.16" PB is also interesting when you see the course profile of race he ran it on

http://www.marathongis.com/products/tou/profile.pdf

**robinph** · 10-07-2012, 08:56

Every single one of his PB times were downhill, or he did a large rounding down on the time claiming to have forgotten it.

theboyblunder · 10-07-2012, 09:53

I applaud the ambition - but all the same; its a little bit

walshb · 10-07-2012, 10:13

I think he can do it, once the gradient is right!

Come to think of it, I think we all can do it, once the gradient is right!

corny · 10-07-2012, 10:58

That whole interview is hilarious. His response to every challenge is 'i can run a mile with a heavy vest on'. Complete nutcase but a good laugh.

token56 · 10-07-2012, 15:04

It all sounds very eccentric to say the least. Best of luck to him but I don't think we will be hearing about him again any time soon.

hardCopy · 10-07-2012, 15:06

If you don't believe me then fund my lifestyle for the next two years and I'll prove it - Paraphrased

paulmorro · 10-07-2012, 18:58

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If you don't believe me then fund my lifestyle for the next two years and I'll prove it - Paraphrased

I do kinda love the brazenness of the man. Personally, I ran across the room in a couple of seconds which translates to a 1:15 marathon. I'll post the Fundit link when I set it up...

pc11 · 11-07-2012, 13:29

Nonsense of course, but I'd love to see him try.

10-07-2012, 05:54	#1
myflipflops Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,748 Adverts \| Friends	Obstacle racer says he can break 2 hours in the marathon. RW article stolen from Letsrun. Hobie Call reckons he can run a sub 2 hour marathon if he gets the funding to implement his training regime. Seems to me like he is a mix between a complete nutcase and a massive self publicist. Entertaining stuff anyway. http://news.runnersworld.com/2012/07...00-marathoner/

10-07-2012, 09:53	#4
theboyblunder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,556 Adverts \| Friends	I applaud the ambition - but all the same; its a little bit Last edited by theboyblunder; 10-07-2012 at 09:58.

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10-07-2012, 08:56	#3
robinph Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: not Cork Posts: 13,288 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Athletics / Running, Long Term Illness, Winter Sports	Every single one of his PB times were downhill, or he did a large rounding down on the time claiming to have forgotten it.

10-07-2012, 10:13	#5
walshb Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 15,790 Adverts \| Friends	I think he can do it, once the gradient is right! Come to think of it, I think we all can do it, once the gradient is right!

10-07-2012, 10:58	#6
corny Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 2,930 Adverts \| Friends	That whole interview is hilarious. His response to every challenge is 'i can run a mile with a heavy vest on'. Complete nutcase but a good laugh.

10-07-2012, 15:04	#7
token56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maynooth/Portlaoise, Depends Posts: 1,916 Adverts \| Friends	It all sounds very eccentric to say the least. Best of luck to him but I don't think we will be hearing about him again any time soon.

10-07-2012, 15:06	#8
hardCopy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the road Posts: 3,876 Adverts \| Friends	If you don't believe me then fund my lifestyle for the next two years and I'll prove it - Paraphrased

11-07-2012, 13:29	#10
pc11 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 370 Adverts \| Friends	Nonsense of course, but I'd love to see him try.