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In March 2010 two Athletes will attempt to break the World Record for the million meter row on an indoor rowing machine. The two athletes will attempt to break the world record of 72hours and 17 mins. They will both row one hour on one hour off, night and day for nearly 3 days. The athletes are going to attempt breaking the record at the Sports Arena at the University of Limerick.

They are receiving professional support ,advice and assistance from Caroline Sheehan Of Coaching Ireland and Fergal O’Callaghan of Munster Rugby. Caroline and Fergal are involved in testing and monitoring the Fitness of both Athletes. They are also developing a training Programme which involves training up to four times Daily 6 days a week.Paul Oconnell the Captain of the Lions is rowing in behind the lads with his support and motivation.

The rowers expect to burn 70000 thousand Calories(144 Big Macs) during the 1,000,000m row(the equivalent of 24 marathons/625 miles/Malin head to Mizen head and back again.

Kenny and Dj are hoping to raise 50000 euro in aid for the Chernobyl Childrens Project International. By raising this money they hope to build a house of hope for children who are presently living a life of poverty in hellish conditions in orphanages throughout Chernobyl.