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!
Caro
Past half way… great job…. we are all impressed and proud… sending more vibes to keep you going through the night… will keep posting as we are 5hrs behind!!!!! lol
Mike Brand
Astonishing effort, Phil – keep it up! Can’t believe you’ve done over a hundred miles and are still going. Awe inspiring.
Courtney
doing*
Ian McC
Champion of the World to be :-)
Colin Beesley
Magnificent effort Phil, you’re doing a great job – incredible how that ‘distance ahead’ line keeps on rising.
Strachs
Sorry I also meant to say a big well done to the Support Team – lov’in your work!
Paul Humphreys
Keep going Phil. Before you know it we’ll all be back in the office and you’ll be finished.
Steven Morrison
“Real athletes row. Everyone else just plays games.”
Craig
Just wanted to say good luck for the night shift. Think what you’re doing is amazing.
Colin Ritchie
Keep going Phil, truely amazing. This page is interrupting my Glee viewing though!
Ann & Lawrence
Anyway else feeling like a total fat slob sitting on their sofa glued to the laptop or is it just me?
Mark Wilson
Hi Phil – right now Charley & Ethan are rowing their boats gently down the dream stream, and Alison & I are willing you on every stroke of the way! Makes me think of the Eton Boating Song – a nice wee ditty to sing to yourself through the nightstream:
JOLLY BOATING WEATHER
AND A HAY HARVEST BREEZE
BLADE ON THE FEATHER
SHADE OFF THE TREES
SWING, SWING TOGETHER!
WITH YOUR BODY BETWEEN YOUR KNEES
SWING, SWING TOGETHER!
WITH YOUR BODY BETWEEN YOUR KNEES
michael
stay strong Phil, you are doing great. Pain is only for a moment, think about the benefit you are giving to your charities, that will last mush longer!!
Jen
Hi Phil!!! You are doing absolutely amazing! We are cheering you on here in the toon. Just a couple more tsunamis to get over eh??!! Good luck from Paul, Jen, Lucy and Freddie xxxx
Neil Lennon
Hey Bigman, Neil Lennon here.
I heard about your big row and thought i would pass on some advice.
At the Sellic we focus on the seige mentality. It’s all about the siege mentality. Think of it as you against the world. Get the aggression and go for it. Focus on it and power through it.
As i said to that Jambo Walloper last night…..NO SURRENDER!
I learnt that back in Ulster…. :-)
Jason Hewitt
Well done so far Phil. I will never forget you beating me at EIRC.Go and get that World Record mate.
Walter Smith
Neil
You sound awfully like Gazza ‘i am the gringo’ McSherry
Cairns Family
Hi Phil
Well having been out on the Tweed tonight in a howling gale nearly thought it would be ok to swap places with you. But then I came to my senses turned the boat around and came in so I could sit on the sofa and follow your progress online.
Well done keep up the great work.
Hilary, David, Andrew and Emma
Jim T
You have celebrities writing on your site now. Word is spreading. I put a link on Facebook and a few of my friends are very impressed.
Keep going.
By the way, you have now rowed as far as Southwaite. Don’t stop there. Tebay is a much better place to stop.
Neil Lennon
Walter, i know you’re an old fart and all, but i’m just looking at giving your inept apprentice a good doin next year….
No Gringo’s here BTW.
Ann & Lawrence
I’m exhausted watching your tremendous progress so off to bed. Good luck through the night and see you tomorrow to celebrate your success.
Steve Crowther
Damn your chart, it’s so addictive…
Doing an unbelievable job Phil, all those 10/15 mins mucking about on the rower down the gym must have paid off!!
Awesome stuff, awesome… Now show us the POWER!!
Great job by the support team by the way.
Barney
Keep going Phil, I’ll see you just before 5.
Support crew, text me with a shopping list if need be.
Jo
Amazing Phil!!!
You are an inspiration.
Would love to see pics – can anyone tag Phil on Facebook please?
Lois and Graham
Good Luck for the night shift Phil, Will log on in the morning to cheer you on. x
David
Keep going respect ….
The Bryces
Phil, I told my kids about your epic attempt and we have been following your progress all afternoon and evening.
Keep going – you will do it!
Quick word for Catriona and the kids – you have all been a fantastic support for Phil, I’m sure you are essential and central to his challenge.
Karin
Phil B
Unbelievable Phil, what you have achieved so far is amazing – here’s to a successful 2nd half. What a story to be able to tell your kids and grandchildren – and that’s just me I’m thinking of :)
Mum
With you every inch of the way. Nice dedication Catriona .
Gazza 'I am the gringo's fatter lazier brother" McSherry
While I agree with wee Neil’s comments above, I don’t think anyone needs to tell you how to focus and channel – think you might shame us all on that front!!
Was thinking about how I could motivate you and encourage you further – but all the previous comments have cornered the market in sookiness – then I thought about telling you how rubbish you were but again you have probably mastered reverse psychology (although my dead granny could beat you ya big girls blouse).
To keep you going think about what you are missing:
On BBC1 right now – “Inside the human body”
On channel five – “Extreme Fishing”
Any room on that boat?
Tim Davies
“only” 11 hours to go – on the home straight now! Fantastic effort!
Kim Johnston
Hi Phil – amazing effort so far! Keep it up!
Susan
Hi Phil – what a great effort. Wishing you all the best for the final push.
Maria-Paz
Hi Phil!
It’s wonderful and inspiring what you are doing. wish you all the best, I’ll be there shaking the bucket and cheering!
Mark Wilson
Hi Phil, Alison and Mark here. Still willing you on. Just checked the children and they are sound asleep, and looking beautiful. Keep up the steady pace. Lots of love
The Chowdhrys
Phil – I couldn’t believe how good you were looking when I left you – absolutely amazing – stay strong and have a good night and I’ll see you tomorrow when you’re a world champion.
Paul C
Laura A
Amazing effort, The Anderson Household is in awe. Best wishes for through the night, we’ll check back in the morning!! xx
Cairns Family
How sad is this. We currently have the darts on TV. Real Athletes!!
David
Phil Shimmin
For those wanting pics, I posted 3 I took on the way out of the door at about the 8.5 hours mark in what I hope is a public album on FaceBook. Apologies for the quality – the big man just wouldn’t sit still!
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150242632551672.368252.641321671&l=87242038ef
Grant
You must’ve nearly worn that rowing machine out by now! All the best for the nightshift – I’m almost ashamed to be feeling tired every time I think of what you’re doing.
Matt
Great effort Phil – I hope you are not providing training advice to the English rugby squad!
Best of luck for the night shift.
Jo
Loving the photos and good to see you have chosen a nice outfit – blue is such a good colour on you!
the moos family
Wishing you all the best in the wee small hours.
Look forward to seeing you early in the morning for the final push (or should I say pull).
Fantastic achievement and putting the rest of us to shame.
Does this mean you get to appear on britain’s got talent?
Carl Worrall
Keep going Phil, amazing effort. Pace looks good, keep focussed and I’ll see you in the morning!!
Gill MacD
Hey Phil, just a wee note to say you’re doing amazing – hope your buddies keep rowing with you during the night – see you in the morning – best of luck to you Gill
Fergus MacKay
13 Hours in, 174,500m = average pace 2:14.1.
7840m ahead of the distance that would be covered by then at the record average pace of 2:20.4.
1 min 42 sec ahead of plan.
If the Gringo is the King of the Mountains, Phil you are surely the Admiral of the M6.
Grant
Here’s a pic just after he started: http://twitpic.com/4wjtv7
Lyndsay C
Phil, I really must thank you for doing this! It means Drew is out of the house for a few hours tonight! You’re such an inspiration and doing absolutely fantastic! Keep it up! Will see you in the morning and look forward to cheering you over the finish line!
Katrina
Hi Phil
Just a quick message to say great job so far and all the best for the night shift. Dig deep, and we will be cheering you on in the morning.
amy gairns
hi phil! over half way! well done you machine you! will be thinking of you all the way from australia, good luck!