2023-07-05 16:00:05
Ross Edgeley has a philosophy of his own since he considers that the human body is able to adapt to anythingsubject to training him, because he will always find a way out.
Starting from this premise, this extraordinary athlete has achieved unimaginable sporting achievements.
We invite you to discover its history and its records. Attention gentlemen, you risk being jealous, and attention ladies, you risk falling in love before the end of this article.
A sports-loving kid
Ross Edgley is a British scientist and athlete known for his remarkable sporting achievements.
But before he became a star, who was he and were there any warning signs of his future success?
Born on October 17, 1985 in Lincolnshire, England, he grew up peacefully in a sporting environment and developed a passion for sports and physical performance.
Indeed, during his childhood, he was already interested in a wide variety of sports such as football, swimming and boxing.
Determined teenager, he likes push their own limits.
It is therefore quite natural that he goes to sports studies since he attends the very renowned Loughborough University in the United Kingdom and obtains his diploma in sports and exercise sciences.
This was an opportunity for him to deepen his knowledge of physical performance.
He becomes professional water polo player for the Great Britain men’s team, but it was only from 2016 and thanks to his spectacular sporting records that he really became famous.
Everest by rope
The fitness expert climbed Mount Everest, but by the ropeand this, over a period of less than 24 hours, since it started at 9 a.m. and ended at 7:34 a.m. the next day.
He therefore climbed and then descended once more boat rope that is over 30 meters long and 6,000 times longuntil reaching the 8,848 meters of the highest peak in the world.
If you’re wondering how the wacky idea for this record came to him, well Ross Edgley explains that following his half marathon with a 1.4 ton load, his hours at the gym didn’t seem so fun anymore and that he felt the need a new challenge.
So he bought a rope, found a tree, and wrote a date in the diary.
We can imagine that he ended his blistering journey with his hands full, but he says that each burn was worth it.
In terms of figures, this feat will have cost him 2 pairs of shoes, 10 pairs of gloves, and 8,000 calories.
This extraordinary record underlines, once once more, his endurance, his physical and mental strength, his determination and his resilience.
His incredible tree-athlon
If you are wondering how one day we plan to embark on a triathlon with a 45 kilo tree as playing partner, the question was posed to Ross Edgley.
The latter explains that he was on the one hand sensitive to the island of Nevis which has important environmental objectives and wanted to carry out a strong act, and that, on the other hand, the play on words triathlon-treeathlon enjoyed !
He then trained for his race part with the Royal Marines, used to moving with loads and therefore experts in the matter.
He didn’t encounter too many difficulties swimming since his tree was floating, but the bike caused him some problems, especially since he had to travel 5 kilometers with a 12% rating and deal with multiple punctures.
The world record for the strongest half-marathon
Ross Edgley breaks world record for strongest half marathon in 2016 pulling a 1.4 ton tire !
He thus covers a distance of 21.1 kilometers, harnessed to a massive tire that he tows all the way.
It goes without saying that pulling a tire of this size and especially this weight, while running, requires impressive physical strength and incredible endurance to fight once morest resistance while maintaining a steady pace.
But beyond the physical prowess, it should be emphasized l’exploit mentalbecause this ordeal requires absolute concentration and an unwavering will to overcome obstacles without giving up.
The first swimming circumnavigation of the UK
Ross Edgley completed the first swimming circumnavigation of the United Kingdom in 2018, an absolutely incredible challenge sincehe swam for 157 consecutive dayswithout interruption, thus traversing 3,200 km swimalong the British coast.
With this feat, he achieves a spectacular record, but also demonstrates extraordinary resilience, both physical and mental.
Arousing the admiration of the public and attracting the attention of the whole world, he then became world famous.
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7 tips for becoming a superhero like Ross Edgeley
If you too want to see your name inscribed in the Guinness World Records for your exceptional exploits, here are 7 tips promulgated by Ross Edgley:
Surround yourself with people who push you up and take you out of your comfort zone. Ross is friends with the Ironman world champion Jane Hansom and it is with her that he had the idea to carry out his treeathlon; Set yourself micro-goals rather than thinking regarding the end goal, so you don’t get discouraged along the way. Indeed, breaking down a big goal into several small actions is much less daunting and seems more surmountable; Accustom your body gradually. The secret to success and excellence lies in pushing back your old limits before setting the bar a little higher. Remember the champion’s philosophy: the body can overcome anything if it is trained; Train hard to achieve your goals, because to achieve a difficult feat, the body needs to be well prepared. Thus, Ross Edgley trained to pull a tractor before achieving his strongest marathon in the world with a 1.4 ton tire; Use your failures to emerge from a test. To train for the swimming portion of his treeathlon, Ross attempted to swim 40 km between two islands while dragging a 45-kilo log behind him. The current prevented him from reaching the other side and forced him to swim 100 km. This is how he set himself the next objective, his circumnavigation of the United Kingdom; Knowing your body and its needs is the only way to reach the peak of its physical and mental capacities. So Ross ran 31 marathons over 31 days on a treadmill at home, testing different recipes to figure out the best way to fuel his body and provide him with the fuel he needed for his efforts; Pursue a bigger goal. The sporting achievement, even if it is exceptional, is not the end in itself. What motivates Ross Edgley are more charities, the protection of the environment and marine wildlife, which provide him with an additional source of motivation during his challenges.
Athlete, scientist, author and businessman with a big heart
Although Ross Edgley is undeniably a great athlete, this extraordinary sportsman has many other qualities as well.
First of all, it is a sports scientist considered one of the world’s foremost experts in the fitness industry.
So behind his muscles, there are some in there. In our view, it is definitely the most badass scientist on the planet!
It is also a real businessmansince he is the founder of the sports nutrition company “The Protein Works”.
To top it off, he is also a best-selling author who has published 3 books: “The World’s Fittest Book” which became an international bestseller, “The Art of Resilience” and “Blueprint: Build a Bulletproof Body for Extreme Adventure”.
And since it was not enough for him to be the perfect man, we add to the list that this sportsman with a big heart collects money, during his challenges, which he donates to charities.
He thus did donation of several thousand dollars for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Updated by Quentin on: 05/07/2023
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