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!
Laura A
Can you slow down a bit?? – at this pace, my guess for distance is coming up short. :p . I’ll check in again after tea. Keep up the good work!
Alison Inglis
C’mon Phil, you’re doing bril!
Alan Paterson
You really need to learn to delegate your activities rather than working 24 hour days. Surely David Tillotson can take over for a while. :0)
All the best for the night ahead and, in the words of Curtis Mayfield…
Keep on keeping on!
Strachs
That’s a fantastic first third. No idea how your feeling, but just watching your progress on the screen, its quite hypnotic – my colleague is looking at me strangely (more than usual) as I give a little shout at my screen of “C’mon Phil”!!
Janet Wilson
Been watching your progress chart, fantastic.
Good luck for the remaining section.
Janet
Jerome
I am sitting opposite to Strachs,
Basically, I can’t understand why you don’t just give the money to charity.
You should stop, so Strachs can go back to normal. It seems it has an effect on him. I know him, sooner or later, he will want to do the same. That can’t be good.
Mum
Whatever happens I am proud to say I am your Mother. You can do it just block out the pain.
Jim T
You missed the Annandale Services.
I had the pie beans and chips waiting for you.
Oh well I will just have to eat them.
Elizabeth
You’re doing a fab job so far. Keep going! Best of luck for tonight.
Marion
Phil – good luck! And hello from the other side of the pond.
From Marion – the very late attendee to Andrew/Karen’s wedding :-)
G. Jaquier
Phil,
We have never met but news of your quest has been forwarded to me by Andrew. As I live in San Francisco, coverage of your feat has now officially gone global! Keep up the good work. The world is watching.
Charley & Ethan
Charley – I love you Daddy and I hope you win xxx
Ethan – I love you Daddy and I hope you win and get the medal and I love you xxx
Caro
Luca and Zahra send to say go U Phil! and they want you to win and get a medal too!!! Lucs says he has a medal for his bike ride already… so you need one too. ;-)
Just checking in as I have lunch… great going… check in laters… keep it up!
anut
your doing fantastic hope the head goes back to normal size afterwards lol
Cat
How cool that you’re viewing from Trindad Caro! Ethan has asked if Lucs can come for a visit – he doesn’t think that the distance should be an issue xx
Cat
Anut – you’re sounding like Mim!! ;-)
Fergus MacKay
9 hours in. 122,381m rowed. Average pace 2:12.4
Phil is just 14 seconds behind his plan.
He is like a machine just eating up those meters.
Phil, you can do it !!
Louise
fantasitic Phil- keep it up. A few drinks might be in order to celebrate- any excuse for me and catriona.
Cat
Absolutely Louise – I told Phil that we’re cracking open the champagne you gave him regardless of the outcome! You and Rob can come and help celebrate x
Tommy Fallon
outstanding phil. Keep it going.
Ray Wilson
Keep going! You’re doing brilliant x
anut
noooooooooooooooooo have i really turned into mim
Cat
Could just be coincidence that you sound just like her! But my money’s on the genes!
Nic
Wow Phil didn’t have a clue what Catriona was texting about but thought i would check it out. Well done you – good luck :)
Pasha Hussain
My brother from another mother, I am thousands of miles away but feel the excitement as if i were in the room with you! Awesome so far, but still far to go – keep focused bro.
Keith Stewart
Absolutely tremendous Phil. Keep it going.
Bart C
We’ll be following your progress here in San Francisco through the day! Keep up the great work and amazing pace.
les eke
Keep it going Phil, we know you will do it.
Tom Gorrie
Phil, as your No1. Driver/Support Team, I should be there preparing you some beans. Seriously, though, you are an impressive individual, I’ll start writing off for your Knighthood tonight.
Robin Baird
Just checked in at home Phil, keep it going buddy.
Steve & Corrine
Keep it going Phil, you’re doing brilliantly! Great pace – you’re a machine.
From a wet & windy Torridon.
Dot Hay
Just checking in on your progress from home this evening – absolutely amazing progress. Keep up the great work, you’re a hero already! See you in the morning. Dot Hay
Ann & Lawrence
Phil
Very well done on your fantastic pace so far and good luck for the evening shift.
Charley & Ethan
Ethan – I’ve done a tiger and robin (pictures) and I love you Daddy xx I’m off to bed and I hope you have a rest.
Charley – I hope you never have to work again! I’m off to bed and I’ll see you in the morning.
michael
when times get tough during the night just think of the good causes, great work so far and great pace, you can do the world record
David Nield
Phil, a classic Buddhist saying is that “endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.” Keep it going! Dave
Laura A
Just got home and told the kids all about it. Gavin’s reply – “I think you should try that next time Mummy”. I like his confidence in my abilities…..LOL. Keep going Phil! Gavin will be checking when he wakes up to make sure you are still ok!
David Nield
If you’re going through hell, keep going. ~Winston Churchill
David Nield
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. ~M. Kathleen Casey
Ian McC
Hi Phil, you’ve really caused some excitement around the office and everyones talking about how well your doing :-) keep up the good work your on track for a world record man!
Support Team
Phil still going strong and even chatting – not like him at all! 34mins ahead of WR pace currently
Vaila
Fantastic Phil – you’re doing really well. I’ve told everyone at home and they’re all astonished and impressed ! Keep going I’m sure you can do it and have lots of work supporters at home encouraging you in your progress.
Support Team
can next support crews please bring more sports DVDs for Phil – you can only watch the 2003 Rugby World Cup highlights so many times before getting sick of seeing England win
Morag Bruce
Phil, I thought I told you to STOP TALKING!
(this is just like getting my two through their dinner)
Morag Bruce
Only, less painful.
Jim T
Phil, you are doing a brilliant job.
145 Kilometers, that would be you at the English border!
Does that put you off or spur you on?
Scott Rutherford
Phil Craze, World Record Holder, sounds good doesn’t it.
It’s in the bag big guy, tremendous effort, cmon.
Neil W
Magnificent work so far Phil.
Dig in – you’re going to be a legend!
This website’s strangely addictive!
David T
Support Team: Could you give me a quick call.
Cheers
Tommy Fallon
I’ve checked my DVD collection and I’ve got the greatest test match ever from the 2005 Ashes series, The Freddie Flintoff DVD, Ricky Hatton from Manchester to vegas and Brokeback Mountain, wait a minute….. I’ll bring them all in later.
Keep going Phil, you’re doing great. I’ve got all the motivational tools ready for later:
Remember – You only ever grow as a human being if you’re outside your comfort zone.