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Antartic Ice 100k

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  • 16-01-2015 10:47am
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    sconhome
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    Congrats to the two Irish boys on taking 1st and 2nd place in this astonishing event!
    The first three finishers are
    1) Keith Whyte (IRL) - 9:26:02
    2) Kevin McGeeney (IRL) - 13:08:11
    3) Quincy Wong (IRL) - 16:06:25

    Wind chill was at -25 at one stage towards the finish. Amazing.


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    JohnDozer
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    That's some gap from 1st to 2nd. Fair dues to Keith.


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    mossym
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    AKW wrote: »



    Wind chill was at -25 at one stage towards the finish. Amazing.

    they breed us clare men tough:)

    seriously though, fair play to both of them, great achievement. what an event to even be able to tell people you completed, let alone won/came second!!


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    Toffeeboy
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    http://clareherald.com/2015/01/16/clare-man-wins-gruelling-antarctic-ice-marathon-34535/


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    Enduro
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    That's an unbelieveably good time he set there. Looks like Keith is on the way back to his very best form.


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    PVincent
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    http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/other-sports/pbr-irishman-wins-100km-race-in-freezing-30c-antarcticp-307922.html


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    average_runner
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    He was on todayfm this morning, I am sure its there in the podcast, the show is 9-12


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    rom
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    Enduro wrote: »
    That's an unbelieveably good time he set there. Looks like Keith is on the way back to his very best form.

    Sure is. http://keithwhyteultrarunning.blogspot.ie/2014/05/long-time-no-blog.html


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    It wasnt me123
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    Kevin Whyte on Ireland AM this morning - pretty amazing from 30 cigarettes a day to running 100km


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    mloc123
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    Anyone know the logistics of getting to the race etc..? I assume it is very expensive?


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    average_runner
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    mloc123 wrote: »
    Anyone know the logistics of getting to the race etc..? I assume it is very expensive?


    He described it on todayfm on thursday


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    TFBubendorfer
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    mloc123 wrote: »
    Anyone know the logistics of getting to the race etc..? I assume it is very expensive?

    €11400 will get you there for next year ;)


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    mloc123
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    TFBubendorfer wrote: »
    €11400 will get you there for next year ;)

    ****


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    Squeaker
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    mloc123 wrote: »
    ****

    I believe that the race entry fee is minimal,as in something like $10, the large amount of money involved covers the logistics of getting into the Antarctic and subsequent costs,so,in all fairness,it's probably cheaper than most races in Ireland..


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    mossym
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    Squeaker wrote: »
    I believe that the race entry fee is minimal,as in something like $10, the large amount of money involved covers the logistics of getting into the Antarctic and subsequent costs,so,in all fairness,it's probably cheaper than most races in Ireland..

    very true. wonder if costs the antarticans the same amount when they come over here for the odd 5k/10k?

    ;)


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    Toffeeboy
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    We are delighted to announce that the winner of the Antarctic 100km marathon Keith Whyte is taking time out of his busy schedule of tv and radio interviews on Saturday 31st January and will be the official starter of the inaugural Run Clare event. It's an honour to have such an inspirational athlete on board with us and we hope you all agree.


    From THE RUN CLARE facebook page. 5k event in Ennis next weekend


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