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Sir Ranulph Fiennes (7x7x7 Challenge) - Griff - 01-11-2003
What a hero this man is! Will he complete the challenge? Watching this guy on the news reminds me of that intrepid runner A Lynam Esq and his triple half marathon challenge in the spring.
What do you think of Ran Fiennes? Fool or hero?
Sir Ranulph Fiennes (7x7x7 Challenge) - Seafront Plodder - 01-11-2003
I was at a dinner once where he was a guest speaker. I have to say he came across to me anyway as unbelievably arrogant.
I admire what the man has achieved, and as this latest stunt is for charity I think he should be applauded. (unless by some strange coincidence he has another book out)
Sir Ranulph Fiennes (7x7x7 Challenge) - Griff - 01-11-2003
Interesting. Mind you, if I'd done what he's done, I'd be pretty chuffed with myself. Wouldn't want to appear arrogant though!
Sir Ranulph Fiennes (7x7x7 Challenge) - El Gordo - 01-11-2003
He's obviously exceptionally fit, strong, and mentally tough. In terms of the sheer physical effort, you have to admire/envy him. And yet there's something a bit gimmicky about this that I don't much like. Something strangely pointless about it all.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes (7x7x7 Challenge) - gblackman - 03-11-2003
well he managed it and what an achievement, fairly even pace marathons throughout, at least none over 6 !
When i done the Clarendon way marathon 4 weeks ago, he and mike stroud opened (started)it and then ran it...i finished 3 places behind them, but i was trying, and i am sure for them it was merely a training run!!
what an inspiration though, never to give up!
Sir Ranulph Fiennes (7x7x7 Challenge) - Pollard - 03-11-2003
I'm amazed by what the body can tolerate, physically and mentally. Is there nothing you cannot do if you put your mind to it.
...and i struggle to maintain an injury free 4 x a week, let alone 7 runs in seven days! Perhaps we never push ourselves to the limit because of the fear of failure.
Chris.