A University of Glasgow student has broken an Atlantic solo rowing record powered by rations and IRN-BRU.
Miriam Payne, 23, studied at the University of Glasgow and has set a new race record for the fastest solo female to cross the pond fuelled by Scotland’s most popular soft drink.
Miriam set off from the Canary Islands to Antigua & Barbuda, rowing for almost 18 hours per day for almost two months. It seems the old saying of ‘IRN-BRU gets you through’ really is true.
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The 23-year-old, physics graduate, from Yorkshire consumed a can of IRN-BRU every ‘500 miles’ that she completed, to give her a taste of home and remind herself of her Scottish mother.
During her time studying in Glasgow, she acquired a taste for IRN-BRU and couldn’t resist taking some along to get her through this monumental challenge.
Known as the ‘world’s toughest row’ she also missed out on being with her friends and loved ones throughout Christmas and New Year to take on this massive challenge. Miriam also had to experience the dangers of the Atlantic, she endured choppy wintery weather alongside sharks infested waters.
Before setting off on her voyage however, Miriam also endured three years of an extreme training regime. Her family shared videos on Instagram during her voyage of one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges.
Miriam set off on December 12 and her training clearly paid off as she arrived in the Caribbean at Nelson’s Harbour at 5am, finishing in 59 days, 19 hours and 14 minutes.
Alongside this she was also raising money for Wellbeing of Woman, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind and has almost raised her goal of £15,000 with donations still flooding in.
Adrian Troy, Marketing Director at AG Barr, said:
“A huge congratulations to Miriam on completing this intense 3000-mile journey. It was phenomenal to see a can of IRN-BRU being enjoyed in such a remote location, miles from anywhere, and we're pleased it could help to power her through.”
“We will ensure she has a stocked fridge of IRN-BRU for her arrival home.”
Donations to Miriam can be made here
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