Miss Take Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Eddie Izzard is making a bid to run more than 1,000 miles in seven weeks to raise cash for Sport Relief. Skip related content Injured Izzard on 1,000-mile run The comedian, 47, who has only been training for around a month, set off on his adventure from London on Monday and ran with a bandaged leg on Tuesday as he reached the Basingstoke area of Hampshire. Izzard's publicist, Karon Maskill, who described him as "not a runner", said the comedian - who will run about 30 miles a day - went into training just four weeks ago. Izzard will carry flags representing the countries he runs through as he continues his epic Eddie Iz Running challenge, taking in Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh. He has already sustained a few minor injuries, including one to his hamstring during training, as well as shin problems. "He got a blister which started today," Ms Maskill said on Tuesday. She said of Izzard's feat: "It's an idea that's been bubbling for 10 years." Ms Maskill said the response from the public had been good, adding: "They're honking him with their horn." An ice cream van accompanying Izzard is giving out ice creams in the hope that people will make donations in return. Two tents, a camper van and a sports therapist are also among Izzard's entourage. The public can show their support by sponsoring Izzard via his website www.eddieizzard.com and follow his incredible journey on his Twitter feed www.twitter.com/eddieizzard. I'm getting het up about training for one piddly little marathon and he's doing near enough a marathon a day for 7 weeks with a few rest days, after almost no training whatsoever. Since when did he become an athlete or is this running lark just piss easy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I sense a big FAIL coming up on this one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Not surprised he has a blister in those high heels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Take Posted August 6, 2009 Author Share Posted August 6, 2009 I sense a big FAIL coming up on this one..... I'm not so sure - he's already done 9 days of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top D Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I always said this running lark was a piece of p**s. I used to do it all the time when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Take Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 He's on his 39th marathon now - not long to go. If you want to donate, you can do it here:- Donate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 Looks like the guy did well. quite an achievement. bbc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 I feel robbed and want my money back. He isn't staying 1000 miles away, I just heard he's coming back when he's finished. Seriously though, I didn't think he'd do it. Excellent effort for a good cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinkydevil Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 An awesome effort. I'm worried about doing one marathon next year. Can't believe he did 43 marathons in seven weeks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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