Sorry but the internet service where I'm staying is mostly down due to Beryl-related issues. Hopefully I can get back to posting stats later today....
Keep it up Drew!
2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis
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glenmiz
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Re: 2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis
Aim high to end high
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ClimbingFool
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Re: 2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis
Everything ok with Drew? His tracker at the top of Yale looked like he missed the summit.
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Briere
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Re: 2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis
I was just about to mention that. He went right and over based on Garmin..
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Phill the Thrill
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Re: 2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis
He posted a message at 5:40 am saying "I'm stopping right here." His blog said that he was experiencing some fluid on the lungs the past couple of days. I hope that hasn't forced him to withdraw.ClimbingFool wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 6:31 am Everything ok with Drew? His tracker at the top of Yale looked like he missed the summit.
"So many things I would have done, but clouds got it my way."
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Briere
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Ah that's too bad, rest up and feel better soon Drew!Phill the Thrill wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 6:56 amHe posted a message at 5:40 am saying "I'm stopping right here." His blog said that he was experiencing some fluid on the lungs the past couple of days. I hope that hasn't forced him to withdraw.ClimbingFool wrote: ↑Wed Jul 10, 2024 6:31 am Everything ok with Drew? His tracker at the top of Yale looked like he missed the summit.
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ultimategully
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Ran into Drew on Culebra on Sunday. Mind blowing effort, hope all is well!
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KingHenryJames3rd
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He officially posted on his Instagram that he pulled the plug at 3am on Yale due to knee and lung issues.
Great effort Drew! Heal up and I hope to be able to follow along on a future attempt. Super amazing what you were able to do!!
Great effort Drew! Heal up and I hope to be able to follow along on a future attempt. Super amazing what you were able to do!!
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dtvigil
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Re: 2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis
He posted on IG that was pulling out (difficulty breathing, swelling and may have torn his MCL coming down Challenger). A truly inspiring effort! Still very young and hasn't even come close to hitting his peak endurance age. Get some rest, Drew!
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Dan_Suitor
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Great effort. This shows that it is not an easy task, by any stretch of the imagination. Get some rest and take time to heal up Drew.
Century Bound, eventually.
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seannunn
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Re: 2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis
Andrew's FKT is now so good that someone looking to break it has almost no choice but to take off at 100% effort and just hope to plow through 9+ straight days of almost non-stop climbing.
Even a small break almost means letting the record go. My guess is that breaking the record will also require almost perfect weather conditions for 9 days straight.
Certainly Drew is to be congratulated on a great effort.
The recent lung issues call to remembrance some of Brett Maune's attempts a decade or so ago.
Sean Nunn
Even a small break almost means letting the record go. My guess is that breaking the record will also require almost perfect weather conditions for 9 days straight.
Certainly Drew is to be congratulated on a great effort.
The recent lung issues call to remembrance some of Brett Maune's attempts a decade or so ago.
Sean Nunn
"Thy righteousness is like the great mountains."
--Psalm 36:6
--Psalm 36:6
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Broderick22
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Re: 2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis
Inspiring effort from Drew. It was great running in to you on Wetterhorn. I am sorry to hear about the lungs and knee and hope nothing is too serious. I hope to see a future attempt as this was very inspiring to follow!
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madmattd
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Re: 2024 Supported14er Speed Record- Francis
Bummer, but still a great effort Drew! I'm sure he'll go for this again in the future!
