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    #872
    UM1
    Registered Users Posts: 509 ✭✭✭UM1


    Still leading


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    #873
    average_runner
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    He is going well, fair play to him


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    #874
    Itziger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,016 ✭✭✭Itziger


    The poor Yank who kept up with Enduro for the first few hours is regretting that now.

    Our lad is going great guns. The English lads must hate his guts. Didn't he win the big 'Spine' race earlier this year?


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    #875
    average_runner
    Registered Users Posts: 12,851 ✭✭✭✭average_runner


    Itziger wrote: »
    The poor Yank who kept up with Enduro for the first few hours is regretting that now.

    Our lad is going great guns. The English lads must hate his guts. Didn't he win the big 'Spine' race earlier this year?


    Yep, won it well.

    Its a big lead he has now.


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    #876
    Djoucer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Djoucer


    Looks to be at least 2 hours ahead of second place. Not much in a race of this length.

    Wouldn't be surprised if Enduro goes non-stop. It's 190 miles and he's done about half of that.

    To be fair to the American, Enduro himself had him down as someone who would do well. He raced with Enduro as a team mate in Primal Quest South Dakota and ran with him for a fair bit Tor De Geant last year.

    Looks like he'll be hitting the Moors tonight.


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    #877
    Itziger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,016 ✭✭✭Itziger


    Does that lad ever stop??? Stretching the lead now it seems.


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    #878
    jamule
    Registered Users Posts: 933 ✭✭✭jamule


    He's running away with it


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    #879
    Neady83
    Registered Users Posts: 2,038 ✭✭✭Neady83


    Savage going, saw a video earlier and he's looking very fresh. A legend.


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    #880
    jamule
    Registered Users Posts: 933 ✭✭✭jamule


    I don't think he'll make the lion Inn for closing. Stayed there a few years ago, A fine establishment


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    #881
    Neady83
    Registered Users Posts: 2,038 ✭✭✭Neady83


    Heading into the final stages and he's still running :eek: He's a machine


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    #882
    Djoucer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Djoucer


    Looks like he has less than 5km to go with 6 hour lead. Said to be moving slow but sure might as well enjoy the weather and views.

    Great battle for second place. Three runners with in contention.


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    #883
    Djoucer
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    Enduro has won it. 190 miles across tough terrain in 51 hours, 37 minutes.

    Looks to be at least 5 hours ahead of second place. Mad impressive.


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    #884
    Itziger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,016 ✭✭✭Itziger


    Great going man. Congratulations.

    Report could be fun.


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    #885
    career move
    Registered Users Posts: 2,386 ✭✭✭career move


    Fantastic stuff Enduro. Congrats


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    #886
    demfad
    Registered Users Posts: 3,182 ✭✭✭demfad


    Well done Enduro!


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    #887
    snailsong
    Registered Users Posts: 1,140 ✭✭✭snailsong


    Well done Eoin. Different class!


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    #888
    Neady83
    Registered Users Posts: 2,038 ✭✭✭Neady83


    Phenomenal, absolutely phenomenal. Well done Enduro


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    #889
    chickey2
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    Congratulations enduro!


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    #890
    Enduro
    Registered Users Posts: 3,656 ✭✭✭Enduro


    Thanks all... arriving back to real life now. I'll do up a race report on my blog. Super event. Really nice route, and a very well organised race.


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    #891
    Enduro
    Registered Users Posts: 3,656 ✭✭✭Enduro


    I have to post this , even if it is blowing my own trumpet. Great photo!


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    #892
    El Caballo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭El Caballo


    Enduro wrote: »
    I have to post this , even if it is blowing my own trumpet. Great photo!

    Well done. That looks like absolute bliss, probably felt a bit different though:pac:


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    #893
    Enduro
    Registered Users Posts: 3,656 ✭✭✭Enduro


    Actually at that point in the race it was still lovely and blissful... just after leaving the first aid station, with the sun starting to set on a glorious day in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. Magic! Later on though...


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    #894
    average_runner
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    Enduro wrote: »
    I have to post this , even if it is blowing my own trumpet. Great photo!


    Some view behind you


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    #895
    ArtieFufkin
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭ArtieFufkin


    Enduro wrote: »
    I have to post this , even if it is blowing my own trumpet. Great photo!

    Well done Eoin!


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    #896
    career move
    Registered Users Posts: 2,386 ✭✭✭career move


    Some more pics of Eoin here and a good interview
    http://www.redbull.com/ie/en/adventure/stories/1331798202322/eoin-keith-wins-northern-traverse

    You're smiling in every photo .... I think you're having way too much fun :p

    P.S. I'm planning on sleeping for a week after ITERA and you're off to do UTMB!!!!!


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    #897
    Enduro
    Registered Users Posts: 3,656 ✭✭✭Enduro


    Nice little article on why running long distances is THE apex sport for humans here


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    #898
    Chivito550
    Registered Users Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    Enduro wrote: »
    Nice little article on why running long distances is THE apex sport for humans here

    We may be better than other species at long distance running, but it's a fairly useless skill to have if a tiger decides it wants you for breakfast.


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    #899
    walshb
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    Humans aren't close to some other animals when we speak about distance running in terms of physiology. A horse with a human brain would wipe any man out over almost any distance. Horses cover 4 miles with a man on their back jumping 30 fences in under 9 minutes.....


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    #900
    average_runner
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    walshb wrote: »
    Humans aren't close to some other animals when we speak about distance running in terms of physiology. A horse with a human brain would wipe any man out over almost any distance. Horses cover 4 miles with a man on their back jumping 30 fences in under 9 minutes.....


    But the horse will over heat eventually?


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    #901
    El Caballo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭El Caballo


    walshb wrote: »
    Humans aren't close to some other animals when we speak about distance running in terms of physiology. A horse with a human brain would wipe any man out over almost any distance. Horses cover 4 miles with a man on their back jumping 30 fences in under 9 minutes.....

    Good job the brain is physiological so...


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