Record Setter

Largest Puppet March

A total of 1,500 people with their puppets marched through Lincoln Park to the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on November 3, 2012. They set the record to show support for continued public funding of public media. Read more about the feat here.

Fastest Time To Complete 26-Mile Speed March While Carrying A 60-Pound Backpack

Paddy Doyle completed a 26-mile speed march while carrying a 60-pound backpack in seven hours and 51.00 minutes. He set the record at the Leamington Courier offices in Hamilton Terrace. Read more about Doyle here.

Fastest Time To Walk 30 Miles While Carrying A 76-Pound Backpack

Paddy Doyle walked 30 miles along the Grand Union Canal while carrying a 76-pound back pack in 10 hours and 37 seconds. Though his pack was 76 pounds and he walked an additional 300 meters, the weight and distance have been standardized.

The record benefited the Help For Heroes charity. He was supported throughout by British Military Fitness instructors, martial arts boxing students from clubs around the Midlands and avid supporters. Read more about Doyle here.