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100 marathons in 100 days

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭pistol_75


    I know a few people that signed up for the Phoenix Park - Balbriggan one when it was released first. The only cost mentioned was €20 but then after a few days the cost jumped to €49 for anyone to register. I know it's for charity but it is a bit steep for a largely self sufficient run.

    Seems to be a huge undertaking they are taking on just to organise the whole thing. Good luck to them anyway.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    This is startin in a couple of weeks .has anybody taken the plunge or doin a few


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭pistol_75


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    This is startin in a couple of weeks .has anybody taken the plunge or doin a few

    I know a lot of people from Balbriggan had signed up for the 2nd Marathon from Phoenix Park to Balbriggan.

    They got a mail the other day saying it was moved to Malahide Castle, would entail 4 loops, no chip timing, medals etc. Drinks at the start/finish of each loop. I'd be pretty pissed off if I had signed up for it.

    Also I believe the next day from Balbriggan to Navan is now being run in the Newry Marathon. :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,708 ✭✭✭rovers_runner


    F*ckin gangsters. :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭pistol_75


    pistol_75 wrote: »
    I know a lot of people from Balbriggan had signed up for the 2nd Marathon from Phoenix Park to Balbriggan.

    They got a mail the other day saying it was moved to Malahide Castle, would entail 4 loops, no chip timing, medals etc. Drinks at the start/finish of each loop. I'd be pretty pissed off if I had signed up for it.

    Also I believe the next day from Balbriggan to Navan is now being run in the Newry Marathon. :rolleyes:

    Now moved to the phoenix park apparently for the 2nd Marathon :rolleyes:


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    Has anyone actually looked up this 'charity'? Shoddy website, shoddy facebook page...does the charity the 100 in 100 is for actually exist? Is it a registered charity?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    The first 2 marathons are no longer supported now, just running and supporting yourself.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    Oh, so this is not for a charity...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    Oh, so this is not for a charity...
    Could be a not for profit company..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,682 ✭✭✭pistol_75


    100 MARATHONS UPDATE
    Hello Everyone, due to circumstances we can't control, Day #1 and Day #2 of The 100 Marathons are being scaled back to self sufficient marathons.
    In other words, we are proceeding with the 100 Marathons but none of them will be supported events. Except where we are joining other "official" events such as Derry, Newry, Quadrathon, and others. All who join us for an "unofficial" run will need to be experienced runners and be totally self sufficient.
    I understand that these revised arrangements will bring further disappointment and will not suit everyone, as some of you are novice runners and need support, but we have no choice but to proceed this way.
    Our intention was to organise a certain number of the 100 marathons officially and have them fully supported, but unfortunately that's not possible now for a number of reasons.
    REFUND
    I realise many of you will be disappointed (and others more than simply disappointed) and will require a refund. I regret that we need to make this decision, but it is best for all concerned.
    A self sufficient marathon won't suit many of you so if you can not run due to this change then you can request a full refund on your email from Eventbrite.
    T-SHIRTS & MEDALS
    T-Shirts and medals will be available for those who still want to run with us and who have already paid an entry. Going forward, if you want to come and run with us at any time during the next 3 months then we'd love you to do so.
    If you would like to run with us at any point in the coming months we just ask you to make a small contribution of your choice on the day. If you would like a medal or t-shirt these are available at a cost of €25 for a medal or t-shirt, or €50 for medal & t-shirt.
    LOCATION
    Fingal County Council refused permission to run at Malahide Castle on Day #2 so we are running at The Phoenix Park. If you can join us we are meeting at 08:30 at The Hole In The Wall on Blackhorse Avenue.
    THE COURSE
    The 10k loop course will not be marked however there will be a cyclist leading you out to show you the route. There are 4 minor road crossings on the route.
    WATER/FOOD
    You bring your own water and food, although there may be some limited water and sports drinks available. You can leave your water and food at the start/finish point and refuel on each lap. There will be someone maning the start finish so your stuff will be safe.
    TIMING
    You will need to keep your own time.
    SAFETY/INSURANCE
    You run at your own risk.
    MEETING ARRANGEMENTS
    Day #1 Friday 22nd May, and Day #2 Saturday 23rd May we are meeting at 08:30 at The Hole In The Wall
    I know for many of you especially those from Ballbriggan Road Runners, there is disappointment and frustration with the changes and that's understandable and regretful. I can assure you that it was not by intention and none are more disappointed than I am.
    We will go forward non the less and hope that this big starting stumble will be the only one we make on the journey.
    See you at the start please God.
    All the best,
    Larry, Steven, Deirdre & Joe
    Questions, harsh or pleasant comments and opinions or otherwise are welcome, you can email us here; admin@lauramaguirefoundation.com


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    Could be a not for profit company..

    It's not a registered charity with revenue in Ireland at the moment.

    It's registered with the companies office, set up in 2013 and set up as a not for profit organisation their site says.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 20,366 Mod ✭✭✭✭RacoonQueen


    They market themselves as a charitable organisation on their facebook page...why would you set up as a not for profit rather than a charity, if you are 'doing it for the children'?

    Foundation is a word normally associated with charities...strange to stick that on the name of a company.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    First one on tomorow in the park...


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    First one on tomorow in the park...

    If rumours I am hearing are true the guys have no permission or insurance and it won't be going ahead. We'll see......


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    menoscemo wrote: »
    If rumours I am hearing are true the guys have no permission or insurance and it won't be going ahead. We'll see......
    Just seen below leg it for liver us on aswell


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭ThebitterLemon


    I see this appears to have kicked off.

    Anyone done one, what's it like?

    TbL


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    what's it like?

    TbL
    Similar to a training run in d park,but dodging the opw


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭ThebitterLemon


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    Similar to a training run in d park,but dodging the opw

    Tnx UM,

    Don't do bookface and there's not much up on their website.

    Many doing it?

    TbL


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    Tnx UM,

    Don't do bookface and there's not much up on their website.

    Many doing it?

    TbL

    bout 2


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,225 ✭✭✭DogSlySmile


    Fair play to these lads but jaysus their fb page is getting repetitive. Only 15 days in with 85 to go.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    Fair play to these lads but jaysus their fb page is getting repetitive. Only 15 days in with 85 to go.

    No updates from Larry at all this week. He ran 6 hrs in Derry last weekend with an injury and hasn't posted anything since. A few people say they didn't see him running in the PP at all last week but no official confirmation if he is still going or not.

    Stevey apparently going well though, according to himself he has sped up and is running sub 4s all week. Fair play.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,065 ✭✭✭dublin runner


    Any links to their garmin/watch info? Interested to see their pacing strategy.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    Any links to their garmin/watch info? Interested to see their pacing strategy.

    No, just a video from Stevey every day saying he ran a marathon in xxx time. I guess we just have to trust him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,065 ✭✭✭dublin runner


    menoscemo wrote: »
    No, just a video from Stevey every day saying he ran a marathon in xxx time. I guess we just have to trust him.

    Jaysus. If I completed a marathon a day for almost two weeks (so far) I would be screaming from the rooftops about it! Odd that there is no info on the runs, strava or whatever. Huge achievement.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    Turns out Larry hasn't ran since last Tuesday due to injury but he hopes to get back into later this week.
    Not sure if he is planning to do doubles to make up for marathons missed or just not do 100 at all.
    They seems very scatty with actual solid info as this was only teased out of him in comments on one of his videos.....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 183 ✭✭Burgman


    ThisRegard wrote: »
    It's not a registered charity with revenue in Ireland at the moment.

    It's registered with the companies office, set up in 2013 and set up as a not for profit organisation their site says.
    They market themselves as a charitable organisation on their facebook page...why would you set up as a not for profit rather than a charity, if you are 'doing it for the children'?

    Foundation is a word normally associated with charities...strange to stick that on the name of a company.

    A lack of knowledge can, unfairly, give rise to people making assumptions that are not correct. So, some facts - from the public record only, as I don't know any of the people or the organisation. We should try to be fair.

    1. There are many charities that are incorporated as limited companies that are described as not for profit. That means only that they do not seek to make profits for shareholders. The company in this case (The Laura Maguire Memorial Foundation Limited - LMMFL for short) is a company that is limited by guarantee which is the form usually used by charities and voluntary organisations to give themselves the protection of limited liability. It means that there are no shareholders. The inclusion of the word "foundation" is irrelevant. There are lots of other charities that have the word "foundation" in their title, e.g. The Children's Medical and Research Foundation at Crumlin Hospital - which is also a company limited by guarantee.

    2. Up to recently, companies were required to have an objects clause and the objects clause for the Laura Maguire Foundation states that "the main objects for which the company is established, to operate on a not for profit basis, a charitable organisation raising funds to aid children's recovery from illness". Probably fairly similar to many charities.

    3. The company is not yet registered as a charity with the Revenue Commissioners according to the Revenue website. That is not necessarily a problem as registration with the Revenue is relevant only if the charity wishes to avail of tax exemption on its surplus or if it wishes to get tax refunds on donations.

    4. The Charities Regulatory Authority says: "Any organisation wishing to operate as a charity in the Republic of Ireland must apply to us to be added to the Register." The Laura Maguire Foundation does not appear to be on it, although the CRA is very new and wouldn't be well-known yet.

    5. The company has filed various returns at the Companies Registration Office. The one thing that raises a bit of a red flag, and it may just be an administrative hiccup by someone, is that the "audited" accounts do not appear to be signed by anyone - the name of the firm and the signature space are both blank. There is a balance sheet - but it is completely blank, with no assets, no liabilities and no reserves. This suggests that it had no income or expenditure in the period up to 30 April 2014, its first year. It might all be correct but it looks a bit odd and the CRO should not have accepted unsigned accounts for filing.

    I am not at all saying that there is anything wrong here. In fact, I think it is highly likely that the people behind the organisation are honest and have good intention. They probably have a bit of regulatory housekeeping to deal with, at least. My point is that people can make remarks that don't convey the full picture. Make up your mind on the facts, not on innuendo, whether that was intended or not.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    I was following this from the start,it seems a little un- transparent for my liking,there does not seem to be any stats,garmin or otherwise ,other than one of the guys posting videos eating raw eggs and saying he had just ran a marathon a bit faster than the previous one,the advertised marathon venues(phenoix park)on the FB page dont seem to be happening with one of the runners just running around armagh,the other one has dropped out,so i would assume his taking part has finished.Its claimed they have been planning this for the past 5 years,seems a bit shabby to me and somewhat unbelievable....To be clear im not insinuating any underhand stuff or fiddlydiddlying by the organisers,.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 27,833 ✭✭✭✭ThisRegard


    Burgman wrote: »
    A lack of knowledge can, unfairly, give rise to people making assumptions that are not correct.

    All I said was that it wasn't a registered charity, which is factually accurate based on the list of registered charities, and that it's registered as a NPO just like you said, nothing more.

    My post was just the facts.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 320 ✭✭eoinín


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    I was following this from the start,it seems a little un- transparent for my liking,there does not seem to be any stats,garmin or otherwise ,other than one of the guys posting videos eating raw eggs and saying he had just ran a marathon a bit faster than the previous one,the advertised marathon venues(phenoix park)on the FB page dont seem to be happening with one of the runners just running around armagh,the other one has dropped out,so i would assume his taking part has finished.Its claimed they have been planning this for the past 5 years,seems a bit shabby to me and somewhat unbelievable....To be clear im not insinuating any underhand stuff or fiddlydiddlying by the organisers,.

    Why not go and run with them (or him) one of the days if this is bothering you. If I was trying to fake something like this I wouldn't be pleadingly inviting the general public to come run with me, as Stevey is doing in every video.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    eoinín wrote: »
    Why not go and run with them (or him) one of the days if this is bothering you. If I was trying to fake something like this I wouldn't be pleadingly inviting the general public to come run with me, as Stevey is doing in every video.

    On Sunday he pleaded with everyone to come run with him the next day in the phoenix park, then on Monday he released a video saying he had been running that day around his home town of Armagh and gave no details of where he would be today..........


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,402 ✭✭✭ger664


    In fairness I think they totally underestimated the manpower needed to logistically put together 100 events on consecutive days. Running 100 consecutive marathons is the easy bit.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    eoinín wrote: »
    Why not go and run with them (or him) one of the days if this is bothering you.
    at the rate they are gettin faster,itl be up to my 5k pace by friday....,i know of two people who went to run and and couldnt find them on the phenoix park route ...its not bothering me,we are just discussing it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,075 ✭✭✭Pacing Mule


    Observations / Questions ?

    If I have this right ....

    Two lads with little to none endurance running experience undertake a massive endeavour. Much scepticism amongst the experienced ultra runners of the community in regards to the training itself and how feasible the task is.

    Huge fanfare made about 15 organised events as part of the 100. Big money donations being asked to participate but you get a medal and t shirt for your money. The events that were "nailed down" being organised by the group themselves cancelled at short notice due to permission problems from the likes of OPW etc People in the know were saying long before it was announced at short notice that this was happening. Large group in Balbriggan majorly let down with a cancellation of their marathon which was moved to a self supported race in the Phoenix park instead. T shirt and medal still available at 25 quid each and please think of the charity before asking for a refund.

    The marathons begin. A few done with much fanfare and then tbe Bermuda triangle effect comes into play. Watches start running out of power / break / battery issues and gps data can no longer be provided.

    Open invite to join the runs proves difficult as lads set off at different times and then can't be found at all. One eventually admits to being injured and unable to run. Hopefully back in a few days.

    Meanwhile the other lad sadly with no watch gets faster and faster posting videos at the end of each day claiming x time today. The first marathon in the series being piggy backed on (organised not by the group but an existing marathon being ran with chip timing etc) takes 2 hours longer than the other runs of that week where sadly no GPS watch was available to track.

    People questioning how the funds are distributed claim to have comments deleted and blocked on facebook page etc. No criticism allowed - against the spirit of the charity endeavour.

    Have I got any of that wrong ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    Observations / Questions ?

    If I have this right ....

    Two lads with little to none endurance running experience undertake a massive endeavour. Much scepticism amongst the experienced ultra runners of the community in regards to the training itself and how feasible the task is.

    Huge fanfare made about 15 organised events as part of the 100. Big money donations being asked to participate but you get a medal and t shirt for your money. The events that were "nailed down" being organised by the group themselves cancelled at short notice due to permission problems from the likes of OPW etc People in the know were saying long before it was announced at short notice that this was happening. Large group in Balbriggan majorly let down with a cancellation of their marathon which was moved to a self supported race in the Phoenix park instead. T shirt and medal still available at 25 quid each and please think of the charity before asking for a refund.

    The marathons begin. A few done with much fanfare and then tbe Bermuda triangle effect comes into play. Watches start running out of power / break / battery issues and gps data can no longer be provided.

    Open invite to join the runs proves difficult as lads set off at different times and then can't be found at all. One eventually admits to being injured and unable to run. Hopefully back in a few days.

    Meanwhile the other lad sadly with no watch gets faster and faster posting videos at the end of each day claiming x time today. The first marathon in the series being piggy backed on (organised not by the group but an existing marathon being ran with chip timing etc) takes 2 hours longer than the other runs of that week where sadly no GPS watch was available to track.

    People questioning how the funds are distributed claim to have comments deleted and blocked on facebook page etc. No criticism allowed - against the spirit of the charity endeavour.

    Have I got any of that wrong ?

    just looked up the word "accurate synopsis" in the dictionary...was directed to ur post

    Edit..garmin stats have just become available


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,075 ✭✭✭Pacing Mule


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    just looked up the word "accurate synopsis" in the dictionary...was directed to ur post

    Edit..garmin stats have just become available

    Well that will certainly help things. Where are they ?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,989 ✭✭✭Trampas


    I'm open to correct here but they could have 100 watches and manually set the date and time therefore technically do 100 marathons on one day or do them anytime of the day and therefore on a bike or car and punch in a morning time.

    There's plenty of loop holes in it


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 13,915 ✭✭✭✭menoscemo


    Observations / Questions ?

    If I have this right ....

    Two lads with little to none endurance running experience undertake a massive endeavour. Much scepticism amongst the experienced ultra runners of the community in regards to the training itself and how feasible the task is.

    Huge fanfare made about 15 organised events as part of the 100. Big money donations being asked to participate but you get a medal and t shirt for your money. The events that were "nailed down" being organised by the group themselves cancelled at short notice due to permission problems from the likes of OPW etc People in the know were saying long before it was announced at short notice that this was happening. Large group in Balbriggan majorly let down with a cancellation of their marathon which was moved to a self supported race in the Phoenix park instead. T shirt and medal still available at 25 quid each and please think of the charity before asking for a refund.

    The marathons begin. A few done with much fanfare and then tbe Bermuda triangle effect comes into play. Watches start running out of power / break / battery issues and gps data can no longer be provided.

    Open invite to join the runs proves difficult as lads set off at different times and then can't be found at all. One eventually admits to being injured and unable to run. Hopefully back in a few days.

    Meanwhile the other lad sadly with no watch gets faster and faster posting videos at the end of each day claiming x time today. The first marathon in the series being piggy backed on (organised not by the group but an existing marathon being ran with chip timing etc) takes 2 hours longer than the other runs of that week where sadly no GPS watch was available to track.

    People questioning how the funds are distributed claim to have comments deleted and blocked on facebook page etc. No criticism allowed - against the spirit of the charity endeavour.

    Have I got any of that wrong ?

    P.S. you missed the bit about eating raw eggs, straight from the shell :pac:

    And no worries if you missed 9 marathons out of the first 21, sure it was never about the marathons was it?

    Despite all of that they are still getting loads of support from their RSP/MCI buddies, no questions asked ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,087 ✭✭✭BeepBeep67


    menoscemo wrote: »
    P.S. you missed the bit about eating raw eggs, straight from the shell :pac:

    And no worries if you missed 9 marathons out of the first 21, sure it was never about the marathons was it?

    Despite all of that they are still getting loads of support from their RSP/MCI buddies, no questions asked ;)

    Is it just fundraising or an attempt at some type of record also?
    Reason I ask is that Stevie's Marathons are all suspiciously 26.2 on the dot, presume the routes are not certified?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,610 ✭✭✭yaboya1


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    Is it just fundraising or an attempt at some type of record also?
    Reason I ask is that Stevie's Marathons are all suspiciously 26.2 on the dot, presume the routes are not certified?

    Nit picking here, but 26.2m is not a marathon. The proper distance is 26 miles and 385 yards. 385 yards is 0.21875 of a mile, so he should be running 26.21875 or 26.22 to be safe.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,340 ✭✭✭TFBubendorfer


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    Is it just fundraising or an attempt at some type of record also?
    Reason I ask is that Stevie's Marathons are all suspiciously 26.2 on the dot, presume the routes are not certified?

    It can only be about fundraising because those marathons are definitely not eligible for record purposes.

    Even if he runs a true marathon a day, he would have to provide clear proof with witnesses and other paperwork for them to be counted. As he is not doing that, fundraising can be the only aim.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,196 ✭✭✭PaulieC


    BeepBeep67 wrote: »
    Is it just fundraising or an attempt at some type of record also?
    Reason I ask is that Stevie's Marathons are all suspiciously 26.2 on the dot, presume the routes are not certified?

    I'd say with 21 under his belt, he has the racing line pretty well memorized by now :rolleyes:.

    The charity (or foundation) seems to be very vague in what exactly its cause it:
    the sole purpose of assisting children and teenagers realise their limitless potential for growth and expansion. To aid them in raising their consciousness to higher levels allowing access to greater knowledge and understanding. To help bring to their awareness, their inherent ability to realise dreams and goals beyond the reach of social conditioning.
    Self awareness, reunion of mind, body and spirit, physical & emotional health, a greater understanding of human potential and a holistic approach to healing and maintaining of wellbeing in children are at the core of Foundation’s aims.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74 ✭✭The Officer


    If it looks like a crock of sh1t and smells like a crock of sh1t it rarely turns out to be anything but!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 320 ✭✭eoinín


    I'd like to believe Stevey is doing the running he claims to be and that the money is going to a worthy charity... But at this stage the lads really need someone to step in and look after their P.R. When I first saw the very professional looking website for this a few months ago, I thought it was going to be some amazing, professional festival of running - people would be chatting about it, we'd be hearing daily updates on the Ray Darcy show, etc. Sort of like Gerry Duffy's 36 in 36 a few years ago. Instead it has really failed to grasp the attention of the general public, leaving only the running community to watch on. But as valid questions on here and on their FB page are being ignored, the lads are losing any credibility & support they may have got from fellow runners... I still think there's loads of time to turn this around and get some good publicity / raise more funds, but they'd want to start answering questions quickly enough. I don't think the lads would want to be interviewed on the radio on the eve of their 100th marathon with so many doubts still floating around the running community.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,620 ✭✭✭ultrapercy


    eoinín wrote: »
    I'd like to believe Stevey is doing the running he claims to be and that the money is going to a worthy charity... But at this stage the lads really need someone to step in and look after their P.R. When I first saw the very professional looking website for this a few months ago, I thought it was going to be some amazing, professional festival of running - people would be chatting about it, we'd be hearing daily updates on the Ray Darcy show, etc. Sort of like Gerry Duffy's 36 in 36 a few years ago. Instead it has really failed to grasp the attention of the general public, leaving only the running community to watch on. But as valid questions on here and on their FB page are being ignored, the lads are losing any credibility & support they may have got from fellow runners... I still think there's loads of time to turn this around and get some good publicity / raise more funds, but they'd want to start answering questions quickly enough. I don't think the lads would want to be interviewed on the radio on the eve of their 100th marathon with so many doubts still floating around the running community.

    32 in 32 Gerry and Ken Whitelaw ran as in counties of Ireland. That was planned and executed with logistic precision. No questions or doubts overshadowed that project but it must have taken enormous time and resources, in fact I know it did because I read the book. This 100 in 100 is pie in the sky Max Clifford even before his disgrace could not put a positive pr spin on it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 320 ✭✭eoinín


    ultrapercy wrote: »
    32 in 32

    Well spotted! :o


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭ThebitterLemon


    Are the two lads now running in different locations to each other?

    If the lads actually end up running 26 miles a day for a hundred days and raise money for charity then fair play to them, but the organisation/marketing of this appears to be a shambles!

    TbL


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    Are the two lads now running in different locations to each other?

    If the lads actually end up running 26 miles a day for a hundred days and raise money for charity then fair play to them, but the organisation/marketing of this appears to be a shambles!

    TbL
    seems that way,


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭ThebitterLemon


    ultraman1 wrote: »
    seems that way,

    If that's the case UM this whole endeavour is sliding towards the farcical

    TbL


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,742 ✭✭✭ultraman1


    Lads are gettin faster now ...Larry's first sub 4 and stevey did 3:34...now changed from 100 marathons in 100 days to 100 marathons from xx of May untill 29 August(or whatever 100 days is)..Larry has missed 9 due to injury


  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,211 ✭✭✭✭beertons


    I looked wrecked at the weekend and I did 10 miles. With their pictures, they look like the just changed into their running gear. Would have gone looking for them on Friday in the curragh, but I was away. Has anyone else ran with them, or seen them run?


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