Sir Ranulph Fiennes (7x7x7 Challenge)

[Griff]

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?

[Seafront Plodder]

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)

[Griff]

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!

[El Gordo]

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.

[gblackman]

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!

[Pollard]

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.