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!
Tommy Fallon
i just done an hour and a half on the rower and my @rse is killing me, legs and arms ache and that’s barely 5% of what you’re doing. You are the man phil. Keep it going.
Rich Organ
amazing phil, absolutely amazing……. words fail me, which is a rare occurence indeed…. have been checking in all day, in awe. All the best from All of us in Stirling.
Rich, Roz, Jacob and Becky x x x x
A rowing convert
You are absolutely amazing! Wishing the CCTV was a live stream – can somebody video this momentous event for viral YouTube moment?? Let’s make Phil go global!!
Fatty P
As Confucius once said….
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
I know you’ll keep pressing on even when things get tough through the night!
We’re thinking of you and know you’re the best man for the job!!! Keep it up!
Maria Hughes
Keep going Phil, your amazing.
Puts my oh my god how am i going to get through this 45 minute zumba class moaning to shame.
;-)
Steven Morrison
I’ve been watching your graph all evening; your consistency and determination is outstanding. Keep it up Phil!
Andrew
Relentless.
Howard
Phil if you are as determined as your Mother, like I know you are then you will definately succeed. Been keeping an eye on your progress all day and more than likely the rest of the night, go Phil
Support Team
That’s it just turned midnight and Phil’s just passed the 200K mark. His spirit’s high and he is loving the chat. Keep them coming.
Me and Alick are loving the sandwiches the shop were going to throw out, New York Pastrami, mmmmmmm
Roberta Dikeman
Absolutely incredible. What a pace. I’m speechless
Ian Clark
One man went to row, went to row a record. One man and his cushion, went to row a record.
What you’ve already achieved is amazing and way beyond my comprehension, but can you please try to look a wee bit sweaty by the time you finish ?
Fabulous effort.
Mike Brand
15 hours gone, and now it’s tomorrow so the end is in sight! Almost 200km on the clock, and £2002/£1479 on your JustGiving pages – I’m running out of superlatives here!
Brilliant effort by you and the support team so far Phil – keep it up through the wee sma’ hours get your name in the record books!
Abdul Southam
Keep going Phil. This is fantastic!!!
Gill MacD
I’ve had my Mum engrossed in your quest all night – so much so she’s given me a fiver to put in your bucket tomorrow – she says good luck for the rest of the night. Just keep rowing, just keep rowing ……… and smiling of course.
Gary 'I am the gringo's fatter lazier brother" McSherry
Talk about attention seeking.
Its all me me me.
Enough of all this nicey nicey support – you get the finger out and make sure you come home with that record.
Keep up the good work – both you and the support team.
See you in the morning.
alyson
Perhaps at your next break you could go and tidy your desk? Still the most untidy in the Team – after Mr Tillotson of course!
Keep it up Phil, just because the rest of us are nodding of doesn’t mean you can !
Johana
Habla Espanol Phil?
Eres famoso en Sud America!
Will you be goin on tour after this? :)
Get yourself a proper boat…..you could have been in South America by now!
alyson
On the plus side, you haven’t got anyone in your support team who falls off the rower ……ehy Gary………
Jonathan W
Phil, just worked out that you’ve done roughly the equivalent of Edinburgh to Middlesbrough. Sheer madness taking on a challenge like this, though I have every faith that you”re the man to do it.
Seriously though, it’s an incredible achievement, and I’m sure I speak for all the Wilsons when I say that it means a lot to us that you’re raising money for the MS Society. It’ll mean a lot to a great many other people’s lives as well.
Well done for now big man and I look forward to checking back in tomorrow to see that you’ve broken the record! All the best!
Mum
I am still with you and if I could I would row some of it for you but you are on your own this time.
Support Team
Under 100km to the record and he’s looking strong and keeping a constant pace of 2m 19s per 500m and 27 strokes per minute. Keep the chat coming, it’s keeping his spirits up.
Howard
Hi Phil forgot to say all the girls at work want you to come down and sign autographs but as your agent I have already agreed that each one must babysit one night in return oh and catriona can come too, maybe not!!! Keep going
Mum
I would like to thank all the support team for being there with my baby boy, but could you please stop eating all the sandwiches as he needs to keep up his strength.
seah
Did you ever know that you’re my hero,
and everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
for you are the wind beneath my wings.
you are amazing philly willy!!!
Support Team
Two Thirds of the way there and Phil is still going strong. His right knee is slightly uncomfortable, but apart from that it’s looking good.
Jane – there’s plenty of sanny’s to go round. Tucking into a Tuna sandwich now.
Stephen Crosbie
Stay strong Phil, remember some famous quotes (not sure who said them and I maybe even just made a few of them up)
Pain is only temporary
sleep is for wimps
Be all you can be
Its better to burn out than fade away
Don’t just pass through, make a difference
Live for the now
Live strong
You are doing something that people will remember for ever and ever and ever
I am away to be a wimp.
Fergus MacKay
Don’t worry Phil’s Mum, he has enough food to keep him going for another day or so. You can have him back Saturday, or Sunday perhaps – as soon as we can get him off his horse.
Gav
Can you spare any support guys Phil? I could do with someone here feeding me sandwiches!
It’s all downhill now. Easy!!
Keep it going man!
Steven Morrison
I need to go and be a wimp too otherwise I’ll just break stuff when I come to work tomorrow…. but here are a couple of rowing quotes I nicked before I leave:
“Just row the race. Think, about the process. Don’t dwell on the result until it’s history.”
“When you are rowing well and hard, the rhythm of the stroke takes over. It drives your days and restores your nights. It imparts cadence and direction. You feel like you and the boat are one. Hard work, grit and mental toughness will always win it for you in the end.”
Your support team can shout this one at you:
“keep your back straight; you look like a dog humping a cushion!”
I’ll be there to see you get the record!
Caro
Wow – incredible how well you are doing…. will be watching for a couple hours yet!!! So keep it going strong!!!! You can DO IT! lol
dad
Wow, you’re scaring me now.
I think i might give up smoking.
Mum
Ignore the Knee you have another one. Howard and I still with you.
Fergus MacKay
After 16 hours, Phil is 2 min 58 sec ahead of his plan.
Hang in there Phil – every pull is taking you closer.
Luke M
Great pace, great consistency, great work!
Keep going Phil, you’re going to smash it.
Ping Wong
Hi Phil! Andrew Strachan reached out to us here in Singapore (I’m his colleague) to show some support, while most guys in UK are asleep!! I think what you are doing is so great and inspirational! All the best and hang in there!! ~Ping~
Bart C
Still following your progress here in San Francisco as well. It’s 5:45 p.m. and still blue and sunny outside. Great rowing weather. Keep it up!
Jim T
One of the benefits of insomnia is you can check in on your mate who is doing a 24 hour row.
That must happen to lots of people!
Come on Phil, if I can stay awake so can you.
Not long to go now.
Support Team
Phil’s still on his expected pace and looking good. Great to see the comments still coming in and from all round he world. It’s keeping the spirits high.
Just over 7 hours to go now.
Support Team
Phil’s going steady. The support team are wrapped up in their big coats – it’s freezing!
Steven Morrison
Come on support team get on the rowing machine, that will warm you up!
Chris M
Just one last push. You’re going to do it. Dead impressed.
Chris
Christine W
Those of us C2 rowers stateside are still watching your progess. I know it is hard in the wee hours of the morning. Keep up the great work!!!
Support Team
Sorry for the fright all you graph watchers. Technical error caused by stubby fingers and a lack of sleep.
Andy Macrae
Hi Phil, I thought I’d throw in a comment in the wee hours as it might be quieter but looks like there are quite a few insomniacs out there! Anyway, the graph’s looking good Phil, and I assume you are too! On the home straight now…
Cheryl Cole
Come on Phil! You can dae it!
Katie Price
Go Phil you are doing really well!! keep it up
George Michael
You are the daddy!!!
Jonathan W
Still going strong I see! Absolutely amazing Phil, what an iron will and determination you must have. Keep it up, we’re all behind you!
dad
Looking good.
dad
Hi support team
Does he still know who he is?
If he does you’re doing a good job, keep feeding him.
Thanks