West Kerry family members, Eamonn, Jason and Sandra Hickson from Annascaul will attempt to set five Official Guinness World Records in one weekend, beginning on this Friday May 18th.
Full Breakfast First
It all begins early when, live on the Full Breakfast on Radio Kerry, Eamonn will attempt to break the record for Most Chest-to-Ground Burpees in one minute with 20 to beat.
Later that morning, the record-breaking action moves to An Riocht AC in Castleisland where Jason takes on the marathon task of setting the record for the Farthest Farmers Carry of 100lb in 24 hours, with the current distance of 50km being the benchmark.
Fastest Mile Wearing Handcuffs
On Friday evening, Sandra then takes over the record-breaking duties when she tries to set the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Mile Wearing Handcuffs and eight minutes is the current standard.
On Saturday in WK Fitness in Dingle, Eamonn will undertake his second Guinness World Record of the weekend when he attempts to do over 18 Burpee Pull Ups in One Minute.
For the fifth record of the weekend, Eamonn attempts to beat the current record of 200 for the Most Burpee Pull Ups in One Hour in WK Fitness on Sunday afternoon.
Something About Eamonn
Eamonn Hickson (31) is a journalist and producer with Radio Kerry. He has previously set two Guinness World Records, including the Longest Journey Reversing a Tractor and Trailer (17.3km) in 2014 and Most Squats in One Minute Carrying a 40lb Pack in 2016.
He has also played Gaelic football for Kerry at all levels, and has two All-Ireland medals at U-21 and junior.
“The first two Guinness World Records I set sprouted from personal setbacks, including a serious knee injury in 2014,” said Eamonn.
“This time last year I was nearly bed-bound with a large disc protrusion in my back. In June of 2017 I couldn’t stand up straight, couldn’t sleep, couldn’t drive, and couldn’t tie my own laces.
“Following surgery, I was determined to get back to a place where I felt fit, healthy and strong and the idea to set a number of Guinness World Records seemed like the perfect goal.
“I think if people see the place I’ve come from in terms of fitness and mobility over the past twelve months, it’ll give them confidence to achieve their own milestone, regardless of their current situation,” Eamonn urged.
Something About Jason
Jason Hickson (26) is a full-time farmer. Having spent time working in the hotel and manufacturing industries, he’s returned to the family dairy farm where he milks 50 cows. Jason also has a keen interest in Gaelic football, and he has represented Kerry at minor, junior and U-21 levels, winning an All-Ireland medal in 2012 with Eamonn as part of the Kerry Junior side.
“I want to achieve something where I only have to rely on myself. I’m 26-years-old, fit and healthy, so now is the time to do these events because you never know what tomorrow will bring.
“I want to stop wasting time and achieve something great—and there’s nothing better than setting Guinness World Records with my brother and sister.
“I also want to see how far I can push myself physically and mentally, so if a day comes when something really bad happens, I won’t fall apart,” said Jason
Something About Sandra
Sandra Hickson (38) is a psychiatric nurse based in Cork. She has run over 20 marathons, countless half-marathons and, more recently, won a bronze medal for the shotput in last year’s Masters National Championships.
“I see the challenge of setting a Guinness World Record as something to take me out of my comfort zone. From a young age I have participated in outdoor field events at a competitive level and realised that my dreams were not achievable without making the necessary sacrifices.
“I want to inspire others to set their own goals, whether it be in terms of their fitness, career or relationships—and achieve them. With self-belief, a positive attitude and a good work ethic, anything is possible,” said Sandra.
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