50k for 30 days

Dublinlive

Two of Irelands top elite Utramarathoners Run 50k everyday for 30 days in Irelands Biggest ever charity running event undertaken by irish Athletes
Dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/dublin-bus-driver-take-staggering-16245300

RacoonQueen

Elite?

Fusitive

Ireland's biggest ever charity running event?

Fair play to the lads for raising money for a good cause but I think there might be a bit of slight overselling going on here on more than one front.

Hoboo

Im not a runner so wouldn't have a clue, but surely 10 hours of walking at 5kmph followed by 14 hours rest should do the job. No? Even some light jogging to bring the hours down.

Itziger

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Elite?

Top Elite, RQ, top elite.

Duanington

Good lads, took part in a 5k they had arranged a few weeks back. 50k once scares the life out of me. Fair play to them is right

average_runner

Is there a website?

Enduro

Hoboo wrote: »

Im not a runner so wouldn't have a clue, but surely 10 hours of walking at 5kmph followed by 14 hours rest should do the job. No? Even some light jogging to bring the hours down.

You're basically correct.

Enduro

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Elite?

I can only hope that they are being misquoted in the article, and that they're not unbelievably deluded in reality (That kind of thing happens all too frequently)

sideswipe

Fair play to them. I'm gonna put the 'Top elite' thing down to lazy journalism anyway. Can't see any runner calling themselves that in an interview! Well maybe Dean Karnazes!

Dublinlive

Keep going lads, nearly there

DAY 15 COMPLETED



Of what is definitely the most extraordinary charity event
Ever undertaking by any Irish athletes In Ireland
Running 50k a day for 30 days
All in Aid of As I am & Realt Aras Charity autism

ITS OFFICIALLY IRELANDS BIGGEST
ULTRA EVENT EVER 🀭

Weather conditions as you all know where as crazy as our two athletes that decide to take on this epic journey of running 50k for 30 days none stop

Torrential rain heavy winds & freezing conditions followed by sunshine ☀️
Did not hold our athletes back
In what was possibly the worse day of the 15

Dublin bus Head office this afternoon that inspired them on towards completing day 15
And with your support can help them along this journey
As we have previously mentioned
This is not a personal challenge for our athletes
That it’s about bringing awareness of autism
And raising badly needed funds
With out your support
This is not possible
We are asking you to please support this charity event by liking sharing or making a donation
by clicking the link above

Team ultra marathon would like to thank you &
Wish Michael & Noel the very best wishes for completing day 16 tomorrow, after tomorrow
We will only have 13 days left to bring awareness and raise as much funds as we can
But again we can’t do it without you

So please it’s now more then ever that we need your support

Team ultra marathon
Would like to say Hi to friends that
Both Micheal & Noel met today
From Dublin & Canada welcome home guys
Thank you all for your support

BeepBeep67

Are you an autobot with English as your 4th language?

RacoonQueen

sideswipe wrote: »

Fair play to them. I'm gonna put the 'Top elite' thing down to lazy journalism anyway. Can't see any runner calling themselves that in an interview! Well maybe Dean Karnazes!

Really? Plenty of random, mediocre runners who like the odd back slap for plodding around 'events' like these like to self declare themselves as elites and what not. One of the downsides of social media sadly.

Duanington

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Really? Plenty of random, mediocre runners who like the odd back slap for plodding around 'events' like these like to self declare themselves as elites and what not. One of the downsides of social media sadly.

I bumped into them at the launch of this charity gig they're on ( it was a 5k run in the phoenix park)....couldn't meet 2 more humble fellas, there was very little bragging and certainly no declaration of them being elites ( by them anyway).
Sound lads, raising a few quid

sideswipe

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Really? Plenty of random, mediocre runners who like the odd back slap for plodding around 'events' like these like to self declare themselves as elites and what not. One of the downsides of social media sadly.

Fair enough- I’ve never done the social media thing, if you don’t count Strava!!
There seems to be a lot of sub-context with this one, probably an a-side from the social media stuff not to mention the op’s extravagant declarations!

ITS OFFICIALLY IRELANDS BIGGEST
ULTRA EVENT EVER

Can’t insert roll eyes on my phone!

Murph_D

I don’t understand the antagonism either.

You can hardly blame the two runners and their fundraising effort for the exuberance and hype of the Dublin Live ‘journalist’.

Or for the evils of social media, which seem to be at the root of all evil from the slapping of backs to the demise of Ballycotton. :rolleyes:

Damo 2k9

Jesus, 2 lads doing their bit for a charity obviously close to home can't even do that without getting a lashing on a forum, although this forum doesn't surprise me.

Ran past the two lads in the lashing rain the other day, they were in top spirits and were laughing away, on day 13 or so, class.

Journos will do their bit to get the 'clickbait' title, as Murph said you cant blame the lads for that one.

Hoboo

Enduro wrote: »

You're basically correct.

Not taking the piss or knocking the lads, just wondering what the strategy would be. Is it run 10k at 10kph, then rest an hour or walk, then another 10k or wtf. Genuinely interested. Its serious mileage to me as a non runner, bit yet seems not that elite.

TFBubendorfer

Hoboo wrote: »

Not taking the piss or knocking the lads, just wondering what the strategy would be. Is it run 10k at 10kph, then rest an hour or walk, then another 10k or wtf. Genuinely interested. Its serious mileage to me as a non runner, bit yet seems not that elite.

I'd love to tell you, but for some reason they are happy to post the GPS data on FB but they are covering up the time field.

TFBubendorfer

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Jesus, 2 lads doing their bit for a charity obviously close to home can't even do that without getting a lashing on a forum, although this forum doesn't surprise me.

Raising money for a worthy cause is always a good thing, and nobody is having go at them for that.

But when someone who is definitely not an elite athlete is being called exactly that then that's asking for criticism.

Like Enduro I really do hope that it was some idiot journo who put in that comment and not one of the lads themselves - both of whom I know reasonably well and they are perfectly nice fellas.

Damo 2k9

TFBubendorfer wrote: »

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But when someone who is definitely not an elite athlete is being called exactly that then that's asking for criticism.

I'd agree 100%, only if it was the lads calling themselves that. But we don't know that so I don't see why lads are jumping down their throats without knowing whether it's them or the typical 'clickbait' titles that Dublin live are known for posting.

Krusty_Clown

Passed them in the park this morning, as they strolled up from the Furry Glen, so the mileage must be taking it's toll. Couldn't see myself taking on something like this. It's not quite the athletic feat that Dublinlive is selling it as, but still a sizable commitment. Would not fancy walking that far each day.

RacoonQueen

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Jesus, 2 lads doing their bit for a charity obviously close to home can't even do that without getting a lashing on a forum, although this forum doesn't surprise me.

Ran past the two lads in the lashing rain the other day, they were in top spirits and were laughing away, on day 13 or so, class.

Journos will do their bit to get the 'clickbait' title, as Murph said you cant blame the lads for that one.

Where are they getting a lashing from anyone?
I disputed the 'elite', someone else disputed the biggest charity tagline but I don't see where either them are personally getting a lashing?

Murph_D

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Where are they getting a lashing from anyone?
I disputed the 'elite', someone else disputed the biggest charity tagline but I don't see where either them are personally getting a lashing?

I’m impressed at the level of interest from the mods, considering the lack of engagement in recent months/years. It’s pretty obvioous what’s going on here, and ironic that ‘social media’ are being held up for a beating when it’s painfully obvious that this whole thread itself seems to have been prompted by social media backchat. :rolleyes:

Damo 2k9

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Where are they getting a lashing from anyone?
I disputed the 'elite', someone else disputed the biggest charity tagline but I don't see where either them are personally getting a lashing?

Digging up marathon pictures, would obviously had to have went back on M's Facebook group to see the number, then search on finisher pix...why bother? I'd say there's a big number of people running under false numbers for DCM whether they want to admit it or not. I don't agree with it as much as the next person, but I wouldn't go them lengths to call them out on a forum board.

Then slagging off his Facebook group (I'm not in btw) but I understand it's for personal reasons, why not just leave him to it? It's just a different form of training log.

Working class heroes

What bloody harm are they doing. Leave them at it ffs.

RacoonQueen

Murph_D wrote: »

I’m impressed at the level of interest from the mods, considering the lack of engagement in recent months/years. It’s pretty obvioous what’s going on here, and ironic that ‘social media’ are being held up for a beating when it’s painfully obvious that this whole thread itself seems to have been prompted by social media backchat. :rolleyes:

Random accusation but hardly surprising mods who have done ultra events in the past would click into/be interested in a thread about an ultra event and given TBF is still very much in the ultra distance running scene so hardly surprising that he'd be following it on FB too, but sure why not try to desperately try and find something in peoples comments that isn't there.

You are 100% incorrect on my part anyway.

normanoffside

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Digging up marathon pictures, would obviously had to have went back on M's Facebook group to see the number, then search on finisher pix...why bother?

No you are wrong on that.
More a case of someone who should have won an Irish Championship medal checked out the pictures of people who beat her to discover an imposter.
Imposter turns out to be (Quite) well known internet spoofer who regularly declares himself ‘ kingdom crusader’ ‘son of king’ ‘elite runner’ etc etc.

The guy is odious (In my opinion of course).

Murph_D

RacoonQueen wrote: »

Random accusation but hardly surprising mods who have done ultra events in the past would click into/be interested in a thread about an ultra event and given TBF is still very much in the ultra distance running scene so hardly surprising that he'd be following it on FB too, but sure why not try to desperately try and find something in peoples comments that isn't there.

You are 100% incorrect on my part anyway.

This thread - and you know it - is a toxic pile of shyte. And you're right - it's not surprising that ultra event runners (including myself) are interested. The thrust seems to be that the lads are walking, and that that deserves pointing out. Fair enough, if true - but why be so circumspect about it? If it's a problem, talk about it, and tell everyone why. The snitty accusations seem (to me) to be underhand and a bit embarrassing for all concerned.

Dublinlive

Thanks for all the support you guys
Day 17 Completed

only 12 days left Tomorrow 🀭



With both athletes having to take time out to visit
PhysioCare chartered physiotherapist
Due to One of our athletes sustaining an injury
That normally would be advised to rest for 6 to 8 weeks
Due to the professionalism of Eoin from PhysioCare
Our athlete was back on his feet & heading back to the park to complete
Today’s 50k
With the determination & commitment of bringing awareness of autism our athletes went about there daily duty in doing so
While meeting new friends from
Motlagh historical society old castles county Meath on there visit to Farmleigh in Dublin's Phoenix and making new friends from Dublin city

Our aim is towards bringing awareness
Of autism & raising funds for our charity
We are asking you for your support
And you can make a donation by clicking the link above or liking & sharing our page
With out your support this is not possible

Thank you for supporting
As I am & Realt Aras Charity autism

TFBubendorfer

Murph_D wrote: »

This thread - and you know it - is a toxic pile of shyte. And you're right - it's not surprising that ultra event runners (including myself) are interested. The thrust seems to be that the lads are walking, and that that deserves pointing out. Fair enough, if true - but why be so circumspect about it? If it's a problem, talk about it, and tell everyone why. The snitty accusations seem (to me) to be underhand and a bit embarrassing for all concerned.

WTF are you going on about?

That the lads are walking at times doesn't particularly deserve pointing out, I'd very much expect them to do so when they're doing that kind of mileage.

The two guys themselves are doing just fine. Fair play for running that kind of mileage day after day and for raising money for charity in the process.

What slightly irks me is the overhyping from dublinlive.

Peterx

Bumped into the two lads yesterday after reading this thread.

The lads themselves were not claiming anything, just that they will complete 50k each day as best they can.

There's obviously/presumably a few subtexts I'm missing but the thread reads very poorly for the uninitiated in the ways of the ultras.

Was the original post subtly slagging them or promoting them?
Why the ridicule from regular posters?

It just doesn't read that well.

normanoffside

So I see lots of comments and questions are being deleted from here as well as their Facebook page.
I havent seen one shred of evidence that this is actually happening apart from a few photoshopped Garmin connect screenshots.

mloc123

Any link to the facebook page on this?

nannerby

Was up around there twice the other day saw no sign of anyone.

Terry 52

Are you sure of that? Did you look yourself? I’m not condoning using another persons number but this is wrong information. The finish time is 5th in the age group but don’t let that get in the way of you putting them down.

normanoffside wrote: »

No you are wrong on that.
More a case of someone who should have won an Irish Championship medal checked out the pictures of people who beat her to discover an imposter.
Imposter turns out to be (Quite) well known internet spoofer who regularly declares himself ‘ kingdom crusader’ ‘son of king’ ‘elite runner’ etc etc.

The guy is odious (In my opinion of course).

TFBubendorfer

mloc123 wrote: »

Any link to the facebook page on this?

https://www.facebook.com/michaelandnoelsultramarathon/

average_runner

I remember the days when running people got behind each other.

normanoffside

Terry 52 wrote: »

Are you sure of that? Did you look yourself? I’m not condoning using another persons number but this is wrong information. The finish time is 5th in the age group but don’t let that get in the way of you putting them down.

Yes. The person he ran under was announced as bronze medalist in the AG as they were based on wave 1 gun times (people running out of wave 2 had a results 15 slower- that’s a poor system but a different argument.).

It has since been corrected in the AI results as it was reported. But Pauline’s time is still bizarrely in the DCM results.

Murph_D

normanoffside wrote: »

Yes. The person he ran under was announced as bronze medalist in the AG as they were based on wave 1 gun times (people running out of wave 2 had a results 15 slower- that’s a poor system but a different argument.).

It has since been corrected in the AI results as it was reported. But Pauline’s time is still bizarrely in the DCM results.

This is regrettable, but entirely irrelevant to this thread.

normanoffside

Murph_D wrote: »

This is regrettable, but entirely irrelevant to this thread.

Well I was asked about it by Terry52 so I answered. Is that ok with you?

normanoffside

Someone just pointed out that it can't be Ireland biggest Ultra event every because (Armagh Man) Stevey McGeown actually ran 60 Utras in 60 days a few years ago (Longer Ultras btw- 70km+ each)

This reply is ridiculous:

Ultra marathon in aid of As I Am Autism wrote:

Thank you for the message
And a massive achievement for Stephen
But unfortunately
Stephen completed his ultras in both Ireland & N.ireland
And N. Ireland is under the ie United Kingdom
As also Stephen is living in N.ireland Uk
With that said
This event and
All 30 ultras will be completed in Ireland between Dublin & kerry
And both our athletes area natives of Ireland
That making them Irish athletes and the event been an Irish event
That making it officially Ireland’s biggest ultra event ever
But more importantly this isn’t a personal challenge for our athletes
This event is about bringing awareness of autism

Thank you for your support and your message
We will forward your regards
And wishes
To both athletes
Kind regards
Team ultra marathon.

If you would like to make a donation towards autism
You can do so by clicking the link above

Terry 52

normanoffside wrote: »

Someone just pointed out that it can't be Ireland biggest Ultra event every because (Armagh Man) Stevey McGeown actually ran 60 Utras in 60 days a few years ago (Longer Ultras btw- 70km+ each)

This reply is ridiculous:

Norman, why is this bothering you so much?

Robbo hunter

Duanington wrote: »

I bumped into them at the launch of this charity gig they're on ( it was a 5k run in the phoenix park)....couldn't meet 2 more humble fellas, there was very little bragging and certainly no declaration of them being elites ( by them anyway).
Sound lads, raising a few quid

My wife ran the 5k and was following the two runners on FB,. There was no mention of how much was raised from the 5k race on the event page or on the 50k a day FB page.I assumed that they would post the amount raised on their FB as the page is quite active promoting the two lads themselves, a gardener and a bus driver. I asked the question on how much was raised on two occasions, on both occasions my question was promptly deleted. I then contacted the AsiAm charity directly and asked them. They confirmed that they received no funds from this event..Sound lads Indeed

mloc123

Robbo hunter wrote: »

My wife ran the 5k and was following the two runners on FB,. There was no mention of how much was raised from the 5k race on the event page or on the 50k a day FB page.I assumed that they would post the amount raised on their FB as the page is quite active promoting the two lads themselves, a gardener and a bus driver. I asked the question on how much was raised on two occasions, on both occasions my question was promptly deleted. I then contacted the AsiAm charity directly and asked them. They confirmed that they received no funds from this event..Sound lads Indeed

Like all these events, I am sure the charity donation is after "costs" are deducted.

Working class heroes

https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-48824181
Not a patch on this lad, big future ahead of him.

jamule

Working class heroes wrote: »

https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-48824181
Not a patch on this lad, big future ahead of him.

Where's d charidee and is the fox a nice person?

Fusitive

Working class heroes wrote: »

https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-48824181
Not a patch on this lad, big future ahead of him.

I want marathoninvestigations to look into this, from what I've heard, her cadence data was consistent with someone riding a unicycle

normanoffside

Enduro wrote: »

I can only hope that they are being misquoted in the article, and that they're not unbelievably deluded in reality (That kind of thing happens all too frequently)

Since this thread has been bumped I'll point out that this was absolutely not a misquote from a Journalist.
In fact, to the contrary, the lads are pushing their new 'Running club' (not an official AI club, but a private 'fitness class' type club) with the promise that member will have access to 'Europe and Ireland's top elite Ultra runners (i.e. themselves).

Of course anyone who asks any questions has their post deleted and from what I've seen and heard, anyone with any questions often receive messages threatening violence. Lovely lads indeed.

Robbo hunter

I asked yesterday "how much was raised? " below is the response posted and now quickly deleted


"Hi 😊
If you can private message the page your contact details
Ie
Phone number
And email
we will have a member contact you ASAP
To briefly answer your questions
Team ultra are continuing to work towards raising badly needed funds and bringing awareness of autism
The journey was very successful
thank you for your interest and support
If you would like to join us on this journey your support will be very much appreciated
Be sure to mention this when you speak with a team member

For any additional questions you may have
Please forward a contact number and I will request a call for you ASAP from a member
We respect your privacy and we ask you to respect our policy
That been if an enquiry or question is asked we follow up with a message of contact through a phone call from a team member of ultra marathon
Again we ask you to respect our policy.
And look forward to speaking with you
Regards"

KSU

normanoffside wrote: »

In fact, to the contrary, the lads are pushing their new 'Running club' (not an official AI club, but a private 'fitness class' type club)

Given non affiliation to AAI or IMRA I would be questioning insurance moreso than the calibre of athlete and merits of "Elite" labels