Mel Clifford – Stories of the Day

Well Done

As you have read each week I have been following Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw who on Monday 2nd August 2010 completed 32 Marathons in 32 Counties in 32 Days. What a great challenge and commitment both these guys have achieved together.  They have run over 838 miles in just 32 days, achieving [...]

Almost there

Just four weeks ago I wrote about this tremendous challenge and the commitment and determination that would be required to complete such an epic task.  To date 28 Marathons have been completed in great times and they are almost there.  Today Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw will commence their 29th Marathon in a [...]

All the 10's

Today in the home of the Ulster Champions 2010 County Tyrone (Sorry County Monaghan) both Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw will commence their 22nd Marathon of their epic challenge of running 32 Marathons in 32 Counties in 32 Days.  So lads only 10 more Marathons in 10 more Counties in 10 more [...]

1/2 way there

Its Friday once again and how quickly the week flies in.  Its two weeks on since Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw started out on their epic challenge of running 32 Marathons in 32 Counties in 32 Days.  Tomorrow Saturday will be the half way mark and after today’s marathon in County Offaly [...]

1/4 way there

Starting in County Cork today Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw are now on their eight marathon.  This is part of the epic challenge of running 32 Marathons in 32 Counties in 32 Days.

Added together they have been running for well over 30 hours up to yesterday.  After today they will have [...]

All the best wishes to Gerry Duffy and Ken Whitelaw who are setting out today to complete the epic challenge of running 32 Marathons in 32 Counties in 32 Days. This is a unique fundraising event.  They will be joined by hundreds of supporters all over the island of Ireland.  This challenge requires great [...]