This page shows Phil Craze’s progress as he attempted to beat the indoor rowing record – it all started at 9am Thursday 12th May, and at 08:35 Friday 13th May he beat the age group record (307683m). At the end of the 24 hours, the overall record (313112m) had been beaten by 136m!
This is a 24 hour row in aid of the Stroke Association and the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society Scotland. In the process, Phil is attempting to break the age group world record, which has been held for over ten years.
Both these organisations are important to me and if you’d like to support them too, then please visit my Stroke Association fundraising page or my MS Society fundraising page. Thank you in advance for your support.
Note from David T:
To answer all the questions about reading the graph: The pale blue line is how far Phil has done so far, and the red line is how far would be covered if he was matching the record pace (both are attached to the left-hand scale). The dark line is attached to the right-hand scale, and shows how far Phil is ahead of the record pace. I hope that helps make some sense of it!
Cairns Family
We have had to forward the link to this site to our work places. As that’s where we are heading. Ok for some just sitting around on a rower!!
Trust that after a quick shower you will be back in the office.
Brilliant effort proud to say you are part of our club.
john d
so close now… keep going You are nearly there !
Rik
Amazing effort, I’m in awe (no pun intended).
Nearly there, remember to row THROUGH the line.
Mum
I am with you ever inch of the way .Down to counting in minutes now. I know you said that you would ring me this morning when you have finished, but do not worry if you can’t. The celebration will take priority and you will need to have that full English breakfast that Catriona has promised. I only hope you are not expected to drive to Chirnside to get it. x
David Allaway
Keep going Phil, your doing fantastic. Less that 1 hour to go. Every confidence you can break the World record (313,112) never mind the Age World record (307,683).
Jim T
Keep going big guy.
At this rate you break the record at around 8.30. Half an hour to coast to a fantastic result.
Barry Black
Unbelievable effort big man, looking damned good with only 45 minutes to go……. outstanding effort.
Ewan
GO ON PHIL!!! (not sure i can shout any louder).
Sorry i can’t be there for the finish.
yvonne
wish i could be there to cheer you on and see your big cheesy smile as you break the record. You’re a huge inspiration xx
Jonny Clarke
Phil – keep it up. Amazing Effort
Another quote to keep you going….
“One of the redeeming things about being an athlete is redefining what is humanly possible”
Support Team
He’s closing in on 307 km now, and should make that in another 10 mins. That’s the world record for Phil’s age group. The question now is, will he make the full world record for any age. That’s yet another 5.5 km to squeeze in before the 24 hours are up. He’s going for it!!!!! Get down here!
ChrisH
In the words of Winston Churchill ‘if you are going through hell, keep going’!
Vicky Davidson
You are so nearly there!!!!!!!!! Keep Going!!!!!!! Well done!!!
Kirsty Barratt
Keep going Phil, you have done amazing. Not long to go now, you can do it :-)
Howard
Come on Phil you are the man, new world record on it’s way.
Laurie McLaughlin
Outstanding Phil, the World Record is your’s for the taking.
Grant
Today’s calendar pic seems incredibly fitting for Phil: http://twitpic.com/4wxsaj
(IT will be emptying in about 20 mins as we all come down to raise the roof at the finish. Everyone had better hold those support calls!)
Ewen
First record down, come on, go for the overall record!
Paul Crawford
Come on big man – I’m not getting any work done due to witing for updates so you better jolly well smash that record – double donation if you do!
David Allaway
Dedication. Dedication. Dedication.
That’s what you need.
If you wanna be the best,
and you wanna beat the rest.
Oo-ooh! Dedications what you need.
(Trumpet Solo)
Dedications what you need.
If you wanna be a record breaker. Record Breaker ooooooh!
Keep going Phil, so nearly there, amazing.
alison wilson
You’re the man – cruise on champ!
love from Alison & Mark
Sara
This is a great achievement Phil, well done!!!!
dad
go for it
Support Team
Big congratulations Phil!! That’s 307,684m reached in under 24 hours. That breaks the world record for age 30 to 39. … Now for the ultimate world record across all age groups. … he’s on for it! Just! … He needs to exceed 313,112m.
Sara
This is a great achievement Phil, well done from everyone in SIPP xx
Mum
The calendar pic is very apt only need to change hair colour and it’s him.
Mum
The site is crashing on everyone so they are struggling to follow yoy
Matt
Well done Phil you are a legend.
Suzanne Dougall
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
What a fantastic effort and achievement – i’ll never complain again about having sore legs!!
John Smith
Utterly amazing. The greatest achievement that I have ever witnessed.
Humphers
What a result! Awesome achievement Phil. Very humbling for the rest of us.
anut
absolutely brilliant well done knew you could do it
Jonathan W
Incredible Phil. Exceptional achievement. Go on!!!
Morag Bruce
That is truly the definition of awesome.
I’m doubling my donation.
Laura A
Fantastic news on breaking both records. Hope you planned ahead and took the rest of the day off….. :) . Huge congratulations from guys back here at Scottish Life.
Adam Scrivner
Well done Phil :-)
Colin Ritchie
Congratulations, an awesome achievement. What an atmosphere downstairs!
Julie Gale
AMAZING!! Well done – very inspiring
Ewen
Great finish!
Looked almost like you planned it – record pace of about 218m/minute…. which is 2:18/500m. A bit square…
Liz
Truly amazing – and a sprint finish!
Congratulations on a fantastic achievement
Jim T
What can I say! Absolutely fantastic!
Congratulations.
Ralph Earle
How many meters?
Carly Jamieson
Incredible! Congrats on your achievement! & from everyone in the COSU dept!
Elizabeth
Congratulations Phil. This is such a fantastic achievement. You and your two charities have every right to be very proud of what you’ve done.
Well done also to everyone in the support team who helped to make this happen!
Lisa
Congratulations Phil -awesome achievement.
Andrea
Big congratulations Phil, we knew you were going to do it :) Andrea & Tommy x
Dot Hay
Outstanding! well done – great atmosphere too!
Anant
Brilliant…..
Warren Matthews
Many congratulations Phil. An incredible effort to take to overall World Record. Big respect!
Charlie E
YOU DID IT!
Massive acheivement which the rest of us can only dream of.
Congratulations.