@Peter We spoke to the Ace Burpee guys, but they never submitted. Now that it's been broken, I don't think we need to go back and retroactively push for their submission.
hmmmm... I foudn this interesting clip - I wonder what the process should be, as this video was posted to YouTube in April 2010 claiming 5km, invalidating Dave and Matt's initial attempt? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWKz0orSfqk
@Jensen, I've thought of the same method to get better distance - but I think this would have to come under some kind of variation because it means the distance can be better calculated to the upper limit of both runners/walkers. The beauty of defining a distance from the start is that the record is set from the start and the trail is towards each other without overlapping the path towards each other - otherwise you could both keep running as far as comfortable which takes a bit away from the idea...
You know what one of them should have done? Moved their hand away at the last second and said "Too slow"... that would suck if after all that you missed :)
@Billy - I threw the video together pretty fast. I just wanted to get it up here. If we ever have to defend our record, we'll definitely use "The Distance".
Yeah I can see the hand holding and running is the key to the feat. I was going to do it with my brother... maybe we still could - although it's edging too far past legendary to even attempt... would love to see it taken back, look forward to it!
awesome effort, go the Aussies! But @Dan I think you're on to something at 3:29 there's a mid-high five. Is this enough grounds to invalidate the effort? Or does the high five count only from that moment...
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Dan Rollman
@Peter We spoke to the Ace Burpee guys, but they never submitted. Now that it's been broken, I don't think we need to go back and retroactively push for their submission.
Dave Thompson
Hey Kelsie, Matt and I welcome all comers...though the record may be held by Ben
Emily Miethner
Woooah Kelsie. Big words! Hope we see a record from you soon!
Kelsie Lynch
Awesome guys! But me and my friend are planning on beating this, possibly double the distance. XD
Peter Craig
hmmmm... I foudn this interesting clip - I wonder what the process should be, as this video was posted to YouTube in April 2010 claiming 5km, invalidating Dave and Matt's initial attempt? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWKz0orSfqk
Was this record never posted to the site?
Peter Craig
@Jensen, I've thought of the same method to get better distance - but I think this would have to come under some kind of variation because it means the distance can be better calculated to the upper limit of both runners/walkers. The beauty of defining a distance from the start is that the record is set from the start and the trail is towards each other without overlapping the path towards each other - otherwise you could both keep running as far as comfortable which takes a bit away from the idea...
Jensen Martin
Can you run a track opposite directions, and pass one another up 6 times? that would make 2 and a half miles? Correct?
Alex Juan
I used to be able to do this until i took an arrow to the knee=(
Dakota Wright
I think the originals were the only ones to blow up an entire city in their attempt at this world record, everyone else needs to step it up.
Corey Zapin
Imagine they missed
The Fireduck
yes chuck its me its can
philip robinson
no chuck its you its not
The Fireduck
The Fireduck is intrigued.
Chuck Weber
Is it me, or is the actual touching of the hands out of frame? Sorry guys, very clever concept and all, but I don't see the "Money Shot"
Louis Singleton-Knott
like the cake going on in the background
Kyle Lopez
rich, peter... that made me laugh
Peter Craig
You know what one of them should have done? Moved their hand away at the last second and said "Too slow"... that would suck if after all that you missed :)
Isabelle Oleszko
Sorry guys but i'm going to break it! Really good job though!
Dan Rollman
Holy cow! Massive congrats to Ben and Kia. Color me impressed.
Ben Jenkins
@Billy - I threw the video together pretty fast. I just wanted to get it up here. If we ever have to defend our record, we'll definitely use "The Distance".
Billy Disney
Nice! But I've gotta say, if you were going to use a Cake song, why wouldn't it be "The Distance"?
Craig Morrison
@Dave - you'll see soon enough
Dave Thompson
COngratulations guys, well deserved. How can anyone possibly beat that???
Matthew Kelly
Nice one guys! Never thought I'd see the day.
Peter Craig
Yeah I can see the hand holding and running is the key to the feat. I was going to do it with my brother... maybe we still could - although it's edging too far past legendary to even attempt... would love to see it taken back, look forward to it!
Ben Thompson
Hells yeah!!!! Keep up the record beating!
Craig Morrison
It wasn't part of our original criteria. The real feat of holding your hand up and running the distance remains the same.
I vote the record stands.
Peter Craig
awesome effort, go the Aussies! But @Dan I think you're on to something at 3:29 there's a mid-high five. Is this enough grounds to invalidate the effort? Or does the high five count only from that moment...
Ella Morton
I have never been prouder to be Australian.
Dan Leatherman
Just for the sake of argument, because one of them gave a high-five to someone on the way, does the 4.2 kilometers actually stand?
Sam Stilson
Great job guys! Awesome video.
But now you've started something you can't stop... we'll get this one back.
Dan Leatherman
This record still gets me every time.
Daniel Sokolov
I'm gonna try to beat you guys, so watch out!
Steve Schlacker
LOL classic! Now that's a high quality high five!