Michael Quinn

michealquinnName: Michael Quinn

Nationality: Irish

Background (Reasons for entering The Race
 
I've always been active in sport and have always enjoyed pushing myself physically.  I took up running a few years ago after I stopped playing team sports and have completed a number of marathons, half marathons, adventure races and triathlons.  I've been looking for a new challenge and in particular something to keep me motivated over the winter.  I think training for 260km over 24 hrs should do it!!
 
I see this as a completely different challenge to anything I've done before in terms of the training and planning required but that's part of the appeal. I'm under no illusion as to how big a challenge this will be for me but think I will have the mental and physical capabilities to complete it. Its also great to couple an event such as this with raising money for a worthwhile charity like Self Help Africa.
 
 
Experience
 
Have completed a number of 10km, half marathons, marathons and triathlons.
 
 

RACE PHOTOS

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Donegal based photographer Paul Doherty was on hand to capture some incredible photos of The Race. Click above to see more from the event.

TESTIMONIALS

The Race touches both extremes. It was the toughest but also one of the best weekends I've ever had. - Emma Kerr, Competitor 2015

A great race with a great bunch of people in a great part of the world. - Bill Wells, Competitor 2014

When I finished the race, I was broken, you guys put me through hell, the weather and the terrain made this a far tougher challenge than I had imagined. But I felt privileged to be competing among such astoundingly strong people, in such a stunning place. I recommend it, but only to the brave, the foolhardy, and the extremely fit!- Kate Kelly, Competitor 2015

Competitor Profiles 2014

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    Name: Anthony Boyle Nationality: IrishBackgroundMy main reason for entering is that I would like the opportunity to test my mental and…
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    Anthony Boyle

  • Name: Jeff Butler Nationality: IrishBackground (Reasons for attempting The Race) Always wanted to do longer expedition style races - and this looks…
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    Jeff Butler

  • Name: George Kelly Nationality: Irish Background  Two of my sons have entered the 2016 Race. I have always encouraged my sons to…
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    George Kelly

  • Name Oisin Weldon Nationality Irish Background (Reasons for attempting The Race) The score is Oisin 1- The Race 1, so…
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    Oisin Weldon

  • Name Kevin Kelly Nationality Irish Background (Reasons for attempting The Race) Engineer living and working in Scotland having just spent…
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    Kevin Kelly

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