100 Marathons in 100 days
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100 Marathons in 100 days
Well done to Mike Buss an Ex Army PTI, thats a few miles!!
Ex-soldier smashes marathons record - AOL News
Ex-soldier smashes marathons record - AOL News
What is so special about that?
Mike Buss, who hopes to raise £100,000 for Help for Heroes during 2010, completed the gruelling challenge after notching up more than 2,600 miles on treadmills at various locations around England since mid-June.
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Ha ! Said from the comfort of an internet post......!
I suspect your fishing, which I why I'm writing this with a smile on my face at your "seriousness"..
But seeing as you used his name, let talk about Karnazes. I've met him twice now (he's smaller in real life than the front cover of Ultramarathon man would have you believe) and he's an absolute gent, with incredible endurance and complete humility that he's someone that "loves life and loves to run". He has the time of day for anyone.
And I can tell you he'd take his hat off to this event and Mike (who I'd never heard of before today) , both for it's impressive nature and support of a worthy cause. I've seen him stay after a race and clap in those finishers behind him with genuine admiration. Not a fake bone in his body I'm convinced and certainly no ego about what other's do in relation to his events.
Good thing about democracy is that your entitled to your opinion, but unless you'd like to tell us how easy such a feat of endurance was based on the last time you did it, your opinion on this doesn't count for sh!t.
But thanks for letting us know you think it's not that special
I'm sure Mike's drying his eyes as we speak....
I suspect your fishing, which I why I'm writing this with a smile on my face at your "seriousness"..
But seeing as you used his name, let talk about Karnazes. I've met him twice now (he's smaller in real life than the front cover of Ultramarathon man would have you believe) and he's an absolute gent, with incredible endurance and complete humility that he's someone that "loves life and loves to run". He has the time of day for anyone.
And I can tell you he'd take his hat off to this event and Mike (who I'd never heard of before today) , both for it's impressive nature and support of a worthy cause. I've seen him stay after a race and clap in those finishers behind him with genuine admiration. Not a fake bone in his body I'm convinced and certainly no ego about what other's do in relation to his events.
Good thing about democracy is that your entitled to your opinion, but unless you'd like to tell us how easy such a feat of endurance was based on the last time you did it, your opinion on this doesn't count for sh!t.
But thanks for letting us know you think it's not that special
I'm sure Mike's drying his eyes as we speak....
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I think doing it on a treadmill would be HARDER than outside!
3 miles on a treadmill has me questioning my sanity. 26.2 miles would put me in the rubber room.
Give me some scenery, even if rain or heat comes with it.
3 miles on a treadmill has me questioning my sanity. 26.2 miles would put me in the rubber room.
Give me some scenery, even if rain or heat comes with it.
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Ospraydriver is right IMHO.
Running long distance on a treadmill can be harder, as you tend to recirculate your carbon dioxide to a high extent, which does not happen outdoors. Also there is no variation in scenery, which takes away the 'real' feeling of distance run, and can lead to boredom. Any marathon/long distance runners on here, may have had the experience of running outdoor in a very large crowd, and noticed the lack of oxygen in the air, as it has been taken by the runners in front (even running at the extreme sides of the mass crowd helps a bit).
On the other hand, by running on different treadmills, he was going to various locations, and his distance could be recorded much more cheaply that if he had been outside, where he would have needed to be accurately verified to have done the distance at each venue. This may have severely eaten into the amount of money he could raise!
Well done that man I say, and if you feel his effort was a bit naff, by 'simply' running a marathon every day for 100 days (for someone elses benefit), I am left wondering what it says about your own personality!
Running long distance on a treadmill can be harder, as you tend to recirculate your carbon dioxide to a high extent, which does not happen outdoors. Also there is no variation in scenery, which takes away the 'real' feeling of distance run, and can lead to boredom. Any marathon/long distance runners on here, may have had the experience of running outdoor in a very large crowd, and noticed the lack of oxygen in the air, as it has been taken by the runners in front (even running at the extreme sides of the mass crowd helps a bit).
On the other hand, by running on different treadmills, he was going to various locations, and his distance could be recorded much more cheaply that if he had been outside, where he would have needed to be accurately verified to have done the distance at each venue. This may have severely eaten into the amount of money he could raise!
Well done that man I say, and if you feel his effort was a bit naff, by 'simply' running a marathon every day for 100 days (for someone elses benefit), I am left wondering what it says about your own personality!
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An outstanding achievement that doesn't deserve some of the comments being made here. Well done Mike 
IMHO;
Running on a treadmill is totally different to road running. This is mainly because with the treadmill the belt is driven, so really all you are doing is keeping up with the belts pace and not driving the belt or propelling your body forward as you would on the road. Also on a treadmill, it is easier to get into the rhythm of your chosen pace, maybe a minute or two. On the road however this can take, for some, 2-5 miles.
On the road you are constantly adjusting to a never level surface, uphill/downhill when it decides not you, and the other factors such as dealing with the weather, traffic, kerbs, carrying fluids/gels,... so maintaining a rhythm, unless on a closed course is a hard thing to achieve. A luxury you can achieve every time on a treadmill without the slightest threat of having to run long distances with wet feet.
Having watched the whole 3 episodes of Eddie Izzards Marathon Man feat on Wednesday afternoon, I cannot see how anyone can say that running on a treadmill is harder let alone comparable to running on the road.
The 'running on a treadmill is harder' statement is the same one that keeps these expensive gyms going. Little or no air conditioning, no fans, water that is in fountains 'along the corridor' and lots of MTV, along with this apparently re-circulating CO2, gives members the impression that if they sweat more they are doing well. After all, when they get home they've lost maybe a kilo or two. Quelle suprise, that's called dehydration... which is bad.
Easily remedied though as you would for an endurance event with organised facilities such as fans, air con and fluids/gels to hand. But the punter at the gym might then start wondering why they don't feel as if they've worked hard enough and decide not to renew their membership!
I totally agree with barnstormer when he says;
'Well done that man I say, and if you feel his effort was a bit naff, by 'simply' running a marathon every day for 100 days (for someone elses benefit), I am left wondering what it says about your own personality!'
As it must be seen as the achievement that it is, and seen in it's own light.
Just to remind you,
Eddie, a comedian, had only 5 weeks training and no significant prior history of running, he completed seven weeks of back-to-back marathon runs (with Sundays off) and he ran 43 marathons in 51 days, having run at least 27 miles each day, 6 days a week for 7 weeks straight, covering more than 1,100 miles across the UK.
Mike, former Army physical training instructor ran 100 marathons on consecutive days he completed the gruelling challenge after notching up more than 2,600 miles on treadmills at various locations around England since mid-June.
IMHO;
Running on a treadmill is totally different to road running. This is mainly because with the treadmill the belt is driven, so really all you are doing is keeping up with the belts pace and not driving the belt or propelling your body forward as you would on the road. Also on a treadmill, it is easier to get into the rhythm of your chosen pace, maybe a minute or two. On the road however this can take, for some, 2-5 miles.
On the road you are constantly adjusting to a never level surface, uphill/downhill when it decides not you, and the other factors such as dealing with the weather, traffic, kerbs, carrying fluids/gels,... so maintaining a rhythm, unless on a closed course is a hard thing to achieve. A luxury you can achieve every time on a treadmill without the slightest threat of having to run long distances with wet feet.
Having watched the whole 3 episodes of Eddie Izzards Marathon Man feat on Wednesday afternoon, I cannot see how anyone can say that running on a treadmill is harder let alone comparable to running on the road.
The 'running on a treadmill is harder' statement is the same one that keeps these expensive gyms going. Little or no air conditioning, no fans, water that is in fountains 'along the corridor' and lots of MTV, along with this apparently re-circulating CO2, gives members the impression that if they sweat more they are doing well. After all, when they get home they've lost maybe a kilo or two. Quelle suprise, that's called dehydration... which is bad.
Easily remedied though as you would for an endurance event with organised facilities such as fans, air con and fluids/gels to hand. But the punter at the gym might then start wondering why they don't feel as if they've worked hard enough and decide not to renew their membership!
I totally agree with barnstormer when he says;
'Well done that man I say, and if you feel his effort was a bit naff, by 'simply' running a marathon every day for 100 days (for someone elses benefit), I am left wondering what it says about your own personality!'
As it must be seen as the achievement that it is, and seen in it's own light.
Just to remind you,
Eddie, a comedian, had only 5 weeks training and no significant prior history of running, he completed seven weeks of back-to-back marathon runs (with Sundays off) and he ran 43 marathons in 51 days, having run at least 27 miles each day, 6 days a week for 7 weeks straight, covering more than 1,100 miles across the UK.
Mike, former Army physical training instructor ran 100 marathons on consecutive days he completed the gruelling challenge after notching up more than 2,600 miles on treadmills at various locations around England since mid-June.
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This isn't a pissing competition, both have done fantastically well and should be applauded for their efforts and fundraising, Eddies I would say was harder as treadmill running is physically much easier but the mental aspect of running for hours everyday on a treadmill should not be taken lightly.
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I agree with Jayand, but also have not made light of anyone elses efforts either.
I feel that running longer distances on a treadmill is mentally tougher than running outdoors, whereas running outdoors is more physical.
One thing that does make me laugh though, the gym types who drive to the gym so they can then run on a treadmill. I do have a friend who drives 1.5 miles to the gym (3 miles round trip) so he can do a three mile treadmill run once he gets there!
Running outdoors can be very interesting, especially if running through nice countryside, although the view in the gym can be pretty interesting too
While I am drifting off thread, I may as well relate a recent treadmill incident to you.
I took a break in the afternoon from work, and popped into the local cake shop to load up on cream slices etc. All was going well and my hunger was growing, but just as I got back to my car I received a call on my mobile from my partner who had popped into the gym across the road. She had seen me getting my goodies while she was jogging on the treadmill (and looking out the window).
Getting caught taking a break is OK, but sneaking off for extra cakes got me into a lot of trouble!
I feel that running longer distances on a treadmill is mentally tougher than running outdoors, whereas running outdoors is more physical.
One thing that does make me laugh though, the gym types who drive to the gym so they can then run on a treadmill. I do have a friend who drives 1.5 miles to the gym (3 miles round trip) so he can do a three mile treadmill run once he gets there!
Running outdoors can be very interesting, especially if running through nice countryside, although the view in the gym can be pretty interesting too
While I am drifting off thread, I may as well relate a recent treadmill incident to you.
I took a break in the afternoon from work, and popped into the local cake shop to load up on cream slices etc. All was going well and my hunger was growing, but just as I got back to my car I received a call on my mobile from my partner who had popped into the gym across the road. She had seen me getting my goodies while she was jogging on the treadmill (and looking out the window).
Getting caught taking a break is OK, but sneaking off for extra cakes got me into a lot of trouble!
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Sorry, I don't agree with you when you say that it is mentally tougher to run distance on a treadmill than it is on the road.
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This is all quite funny. The guy has done 2400 miles and there are couch potatoes on here complaining that it's not really that tough. OMG, what are you like?
Well done chap, splendid effort and thank you for all the money you raised! (see not that difficult to say is it!)
Well done chap, splendid effort and thank you for all the money you raised! (see not that difficult to say is it!)
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The guy has done 2400 miles and there are couch potatoes on here complaining that it's not really that tough.
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Exactly, so almost 10 Marathons more, and the couch potatoes are still moaning 
Your incorrect mileage makes the feat even better than it already is?
