Eddie Izzard - the Marathon Man!

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  • LoveUniHateExams
    LoveUniHateExams

    Congratulations to one Eddie Izzard.

    He ran 27 marathons in 27 days, a total of 707 miles.

    He's 54 years old and doesn't look like an athlete. But he sure does a damn fine impression!

    He completed this trek across South Africa to raise money for Sport Relief. He raised more than £1.35million.

    Unbelievable! This dude deserves a few cold beers or a bottle of Champagne, and also some kind of recognition for his achievement.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3503662/How-DID-Eddie-Izzard-run-27-marathons-27-days-intrepid-comic-s-54-year-old-body.html

  • Simon
    Simon

    Absolutely amazing achievement.

    We went to see him perform in Calgary a few years ago, very funny and very clever.

  • fulano
    fulano
    Unbelievable..
  • Angharad
    Angharad
    Amazing, especially as he had to run two marathons in one day as he was forced to take a rest day at some point along the way
  • LoveUniHateExams
    LoveUniHateExams

    We went to see him perform in Calgary a few years ago, very funny and very clever - yes, I've seen him on DVD. He's got a great, off-the-wall, inquisitive intelligence.

    I'd really like to see him live.

    From what I've read, he delivers his live stand-up shows completely in French and German when he's in front of Francophones and German speakers. A Europhile who walks the walk.

  • Xanthippe
    Xanthippe
    He's got a great, off-the-wall, inquisitive intelligence.
    I'd really like to see him live.

    Yes so would I. A great achievement, such a lot of money raised. I'm glad he's ok, it was a lot for someone who is not an athlete to do. I love his quirky sense of humour.


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