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Met this guy....incredibly fit, decent bloke.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2709397/Is-worlds-fittest-man-Former-paratrooper-49-holds-63-Guinness-records-endurance-sports.html
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Is this the world's fittest man? Former paratrooper, 49, holds 55 Guinness records for endurance sports
Paddy Doyle, from Solihull, West Midlands, broke his first record in 1987
Records include most one-armed push ups - 4,000 per day - in calendar year
Also completed fastest cross-country marathon carrying 40lb backpack
He holds another 149 records which have been approved by other bodies
A former paratrooper has broken 55 Guinness World Records for endurance sports in the past 25 years.
Paddy Doyle's world records include the most one arm push-ups in one calendar year - for which he had to do 4,000 per day - as well as the most competitive full contact rounds in boxing.
The 49-year-old has also completed the most sit-ups in five hours while holding a 50lb steel plate, the most step-ups carrying a 50lb backpack in five minutes and the fastest cross-country marathon carrying a 40lb backpack.
Former paratrooper Paddy Doyle, 49, from Solihull, West Midlands, has been entered into the Guinness World Records 63 times for a series of endurance challenges
Former paratrooper Paddy Doyle, 49, from Solihull, West Midlands, has been entered into the Guinness World Records 63 times for a series of endurance challenges
Mr Doyle, from Solihull, West Midlands, has even broken 31 records this year alone, mostly for cross-country runs while carrying weights on his back.
As well as his 55 Guinness World Records, Mr Doyle also holds another 149 records which have been recognised by other record-breaking bodies.
The fitness fanatic began training for the endurance challenges after a stint in the army, which he left in April 1986, where he said he learned about discipline and keeping fit.
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2709397/Is-worlds-fittest-man-Former-paratrooper-49-holds-63-Guinness-records-endurance-sports.html
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Is this the world's fittest man? Former paratrooper, 49, holds 55 Guinness records for endurance sports
Paddy Doyle, from Solihull, West Midlands, broke his first record in 1987
Records include most one-armed push ups - 4,000 per day - in calendar year
Also completed fastest cross-country marathon carrying 40lb backpack
He holds another 149 records which have been approved by other bodies
A former paratrooper has broken 55 Guinness World Records for endurance sports in the past 25 years.
Paddy Doyle's world records include the most one arm push-ups in one calendar year - for which he had to do 4,000 per day - as well as the most competitive full contact rounds in boxing.
The 49-year-old has also completed the most sit-ups in five hours while holding a 50lb steel plate, the most step-ups carrying a 50lb backpack in five minutes and the fastest cross-country marathon carrying a 40lb backpack.
Former paratrooper Paddy Doyle, 49, from Solihull, West Midlands, has been entered into the Guinness World Records 63 times for a series of endurance challenges
Former paratrooper Paddy Doyle, 49, from Solihull, West Midlands, has been entered into the Guinness World Records 63 times for a series of endurance challenges
Mr Doyle, from Solihull, West Midlands, has even broken 31 records this year alone, mostly for cross-country runs while carrying weights on his back.
As well as his 55 Guinness World Records, Mr Doyle also holds another 149 records which have been recognised by other record-breaking bodies.
The fitness fanatic began training for the endurance challenges after a stint in the army, which he left in April 1986, where he said he learned about discipline and keeping fit.
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His first endurance challenge was in May 1987, when he completed 4,100 press ups with a 50lb steel weight on his back in four-and-a-half hours.
To keep in shape for the challenges, Mr Doyle trains six times per week week for two hours at a time. He usually works out in his gym which he has built in his back garden.
His exact regime depends on what challenge he is working towards, but can include hill training and long cross country walks, carrying heavy backpacks full of weights.
Meet the ultra-fit 49-year-old former paratrooper Paddy Doyle
The fitness fanatic completed his first endurance challenge in 1987 and now holds 212 records, as recognised by six different record-holding bodies
He said: 'I can’t be built like a fridge, I have to keep my weight down because I compete in endurance challenges.
'I eat white meat, Quorn meals and definitely no red meat. If I feel like I fancy a treat I have one because I know I’ll work hard to burn it off.
'You have to have discipline and I don’t train in the mornings because it’s dangerous, your body is still warming up.
'Look at poor Rik Mayall, he died after a morning run. I train in the afternoons, sometimes for half-an-hour or sometimes for two hours.'
To keep in shape for the challenges, Mr Doyle trains six times per week week for two hours at a time. He usually works out in his gym which he has built in his back garden.
His exact regime depends on what challenge he is working towards, but can include hill training and long cross country walks, carrying heavy backpacks full of weights.
Meet the ultra-fit 49-year-old former paratrooper Paddy Doyle
The fitness fanatic completed his first endurance challenge in 1987 and now holds 212 records, as recognised by six different record-holding bodies
He said: 'I can’t be built like a fridge, I have to keep my weight down because I compete in endurance challenges.
'I eat white meat, Quorn meals and definitely no red meat. If I feel like I fancy a treat I have one because I know I’ll work hard to burn it off.
'You have to have discipline and I don’t train in the mornings because it’s dangerous, your body is still warming up.
'Look at poor Rik Mayall, he died after a morning run. I train in the afternoons, sometimes for half-an-hour or sometimes for two hours.'
Admirable. Sounds like he has a real constructive attitude towards taking care of himself. I think the problem a lot of people have with keeping fit is they see it as a chore rather than a goal/reward.
Erse
Constructive ? I'd call it manic and obsessive to the point of being unhealthy. More a case of OCD issues imo.
One thing is certain, he won't live to a great age.
Constructive ? I'd call it manic and obsessive to the point of being unhealthy. More a case of OCD issues imo.
One thing is certain, he won't live to a great age.
The fitness thing may have kept him out of prison though !
I was expecting him to be toned and defined, whereas he looks like a "Bin Man" (can we say that or is it a "Refuse Operative)?
I remember back in the 90's when I was at university and I ued to do a lot of these types of things and a couple of the London lads who knew this fella said I was like him. That's the first time I'd heard his name. I thought who is he I'll challenge him and beat him. Then I read what the fella is capable of doing. 
A fit guy but a million miles away from being the fittest guy on earth
I don't even know how you'd begin to assess such a thing.
Well I can guarantee they won't be 49 and have a body fat % as high as that guy
Most of his records are press up and/or load carrying related
Daily training: Two-hour afternoon session of gym work or a cross-country run carrying a bag full of weights.
Compared to Crossfit athletes and Triathletes who do 8 hours a day
Most of his records are press up and/or load carrying related
Daily training: Two-hour afternoon session of gym work or a cross-country run carrying a bag full of weights.
Compared to Crossfit athletes and Triathletes who do 8 hours a day
he actually doesn't look that fit/ impressive mind you I wouldn't mess 
Eeternaloptimist • July 30, 2014 3:35 PM BST
I remember back in the 90's when I was at university and I ued to do a lot of these types of things and a couple of the London lads who knew this fella said I was like him. That's the first time I'd heard his name. I thought who is he I'll challenge him and beat him. Then I read what the fella is capable of doing. Shocked ....if you believe this you'll believe anything
I remember back in the 90's when I was at university and I ued to do a lot of these types of things and a couple of the London lads who knew this fella said I was like him. That's the first time I'd heard his name. I thought who is he I'll challenge him and beat him. Then I read what the fella is capable of doing. Shocked ....if you believe this you'll believe anything
Facts, yes constructive. The thing that caught my eye was his comment about not running in the morning. His thinking is centred around taking care of himself.
He may be a bit obsessive as you say, not hard to see where the disciplinarian lifestyle comes from.
He may be a bit obsessive as you say, not hard to see where the disciplinarian lifestyle comes from.
If I do 5 press ups I feel like I'm going to pop a vein in my head.
he does seem to have that "ive had some pies today look"... odd body type for someone who does loads of endurance.
erse2 • July 30, 2014 7:34 PM BST
he does seem to have that "ive had some pies today look"... odd body type for someone who does loads of endurance. ...by your standards erse a remarkable insight.
he does seem to have that "ive had some pies today look"... odd body type for someone who does loads of endurance. ...by your standards erse a remarkable insight.
And maay I say in all humility totally wrong. Once you go past a certain point it becomes a distinct advantage to carry some extra body fat to become converted for energy usage. One of the reasons why ultra distance records between men and women narrow the further things go is because women naturally carry more "stores". You can only convert food intake at a certain rate for energy and at these kinds of distances gels and drinks will only take you so far. I do triathlon but my stuff is explosive based around power, technique and aero dynamics. If I were doing ultra iron man events I'd want to be built for distance. This isn't new stuff either. I remember turning up at my local running club nearly 40 years ago and seeing all these toned athletes and then the ultra distance boys came out and most of em looked as if they couldn't carry a bag of sugar to the shop and back. But boy could they keep going over distances which would leave the average person incredulous.
Just to put some meat on those bones because to some extent I was speaking anecdotally I checked some of the ultra distance guys and they often tend to come it at around 160-170 lbs. Which in old money is between 11 and a 1/2 and 12 stones. Pretty healthy you'd say. Then you look at endurance athletes in things like normal long distance races for both running and biking and the difference is notable. Guys like Gebrassalasie and Farah (even Coe from memory) come in at under 9 stones and people like Wiggins and Froome who are very big guys are just over 10 stones with someone like Contador about nine and a half. Not forgetting that these are guys who have to generate phenomenal amounts of power for their events whch isn't the case for ultra distance.
on this basis can you tip us the winner of the marathon at the commonwealth games, please?
Sure thing Howdi. Taking all my variables into account and a few I haven't mentioned I'd say you'd need a runner no more than about 6 feet in height. Really tall runners tend to struggle at the distance. You need a really light guy. For example at the average height of about 5 feet nine I'd say you'd be wanting someone around 9 stones. If he's a bit taller I'd say no more than about nine and a half. Given it's location and the fact that the best African runners won't be there you could easily see a small surprise.Maybe someone who has run well in the event beforeso someone you know will have targeted the race as his seasons evet as you can't go to the well tooften in a season for such events.
So having crunched the numbers and given it a serious amount of thought I'd say someone like Michael Shelley.
So having crunched the numbers and given it a serious amount of thought I'd say someone like Michael Shelley.
Oh and one other variable I forgot to mention. They ran the marathon on Sunday.
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