The Endurance Man

Yet another discovery of a man's attempt to go through the most hellish suffering and prove something .......something what??? I think it simply proves that "Man indeed can DO anything if he THINKS he can". Ummmm....that was a boring cliche from my side but well... I have nothing else to conclude on why man is willing to endure such undertakings.

Whatever....

What panache this gentleman has, haan!!!! So, this is Sir...yes he has been knighted for his unmatchable feats..... Sir Renaulph Fiennes - A Londoner. Out of the many attempts he has made to prove his endurance the following is what actually introduced him to me while I was just hitting around on the wild web.

They've made it!
Seven marathons
in seven continents
in seven days
to help fight heart disease

Yes, to fight heart disease. When one learns that Sir Ran have survived one heart attack and have also bypassed the risks in his two bypass surgeries......Whoa!!! And do no get deceived by that a little younger look in the above pic. He celebrated his 63rd Birthday on 7th March. And yet not done.... he is on an extreme mission of climbing the Eiger.....taking the so said most dangerous approach - The North Face.

Amol salutes you, Sir!!!

This is Dr Mike with Sir Ran at the end of the 7x7x7 adventure in New York, USA. Dr Mike also accompanied him in this mind boggling idea. The idea itself will make one shudder with fear and anxiety.

The amputated thumb you see is the result of frostbites in one of his such crazy attempts. This was during a solo walk to North Pole. Sadly he did not make it for some reason but he has the guts and the attitude to survive the most gruesome challenge.

I have a feeling that this man must be a very simple and down to earth person. Would love to attend some of his talks if ever he does.

"We are ecstatic to have completed a challenge that was in such doubt of ever even starting.My heart attack and double heart bypass operation coupled with terrible weather conditions and mechanical problems in South America posed formidable obstacles to this epic adventure."

Ha ha....... So Cool! I liked this foto. Waiting for his plane at London airport.

I am sure he must be enjoying whatever he is doing to his body in such adventure rides around the world. And yet again it makes me wonder the unique relation of pain and pleasure. Its quite strange to see humans deliberately getting into such mental and physical suffering. Oh yea, of course Sir Ran's expeditions are with a Noble cause of raising funds for the unfortunate diseased ppl than simply with the idea of getting through a suffering. I have not yet fathomed the exact reason why such suffering brings joy to his heart. I have experienced that but do not exactly know the connection between joy and suffering. So contrary yet so connected. I have a feeling that it has to do with some psychological aspect of humans. No ideas whatsoever as yet....an yes....no time to think about that now.


Another foto from their Marathon...this is the duo running on a lonely road at Falklands Islands ....running runing...all alone.....running for a cause....



While looking for some good quotes about suffering this one strikes me and partially answers the connection question I have. This by Hellen Keller - an inspiration in her own style! It conveys in a nutshell what suffering brings to oneself - a transformation. But I am after "WHY".

"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the
soul be strengthened,
vision cleared,
ambition inspired,
and success achieved."

...........................................................^ Hellen Keller


So very true............