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Outdoor Activities => Northern Ireland Hiking, Walking, Running, Orienteering and Geocaching => Topic started by: phil_b on March 13, 2013

Title: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: phil_b on March 13, 2013
Anyone up for a challenge? Once would be enough for me!

http://trilimits.wordpress.com/donard-dozen-2/
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: Ed on March 13, 2013
If he doesn't die of exhaustion hell surely die of boredom.
What an accomplishment though. Im not sure how many I could manage I just know its nowhere near 12 lol
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: phil_b on March 13, 2013
He did this last year

"The Northern Ireland Decaman involves an adrenalin pumping 2.4 mile swim and a 112 mile cycle followed by a marathon (26.2 miles) – each day for 10 days!"

 :o
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: Ed on March 13, 2013
that's beyond insane!
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: GMB on March 13, 2013
For somebody who is Ironman fit at the startline this will be easily achievable in 36 hrs. Biggest enemy will be a trip, fall, twisted ankle in the dark. Also, if the map and compass on the kit list is needed then something will have gone seriously wrong.
After completing the Deca last year this is actually a tad tame. What the boys should have went for was a Deca Mourne Wall Challenge! Now your suckin diesel  ;)

But it is for a good cause and I will be supporting them with a donation. I know Bob Davison from way back and Tri Limits have raised a shed load of money for charity over the years.
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: LandyLiam on March 13, 2013
would be good practise for the seven sevens, i'm interested in seeing how many i could do in 24 hrs, i reckon an absolute max of 8 but realisticly i think it would be 4 to 6, could vary the route a bit to relieve boredom
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: GMB on March 13, 2013
That looks like a great day out that 7/7's.
When is it run? Couldn't see a date for it.
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: phil_b on March 14, 2013
I think it is usually the first Saturday in August though they havnt confirmed the date yet. Myself and my brother are doing it.

That looks like a great day out that 7/7's.
When is it run? Couldn't see a date for it.
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: GMB on March 14, 2013
If it's that weekend I'll come down myself and take part.
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: phil_b on June 22, 2013
Just a wee update to this, Keith started this yesterday (friday) morning at 6am and finished today at 3pm, no sleep and no rest, Slieve Donard a dozen times. Well done that man!
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: LandyLiam on June 23, 2013
Well done that man, I was in Donard park today about half an hour before he finished so didn't get to see him but did meet his support team.
Title: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: clairebear on June 23, 2013
Didn't manage to see him but was on the route, fair play. 
Title: Re: Donard Dozen anyone?
Post by: whoRya on June 23, 2013
Well done to him, that is a considerable challenge to overcome, especially mentally.