He said one of the highlights was being joined by other runners, who have included Denise Van Outen, Frank Skinner, Steve Cram and Allison Curbishley. The goal is to promote unity in a time where he fears the forces of division have grown far too prominent in England, America and around the globe. In February and March 2016, at the age of 54, the British comedian completed the distance of 27 marathons in 27 days as a tribute to Nelson Mandela. 'active' : ''"> Beachbody, LLC is the owner of the Beachbody and Team Beachbody trademarks, and all related designs, trademarks, copyrights, and other intellectual property. Accomplishing such a feat comes from extraordinary mental grit and tenacity, and Izzard obviously had both.”. “We were 20,000 people 200,000 years ago, and we are now 7.7 billion. Not a free life, not an easy pass, just a fair chance that no matter where they come from, whatever their background, they get a fair chance in life, and I think that’s worth fighting for.”. But, recently he’s made headlines for something else. As he told the UK’s Guardian, “It’s tough fighting boredom; when I get very hot and tired, my brain doesn’t work right. By Murray Wardrop and Murraywardrop 16 September 2009 • … That inspires me.”. Izzard, who is better known for his surrealist sense of humour than his athletic prowess, covered more than 1,100 miles, completing a marathon almost every day in just over seven weeks. The logistics involved with keeping the trek on track, occasionally take a toll on Izzard, whose left Achilles tendon was acting up when he spoke to The News. “When I was doing the other marathons, I used to just spend the whole day," he explained. The most insightful comments on all subjects He did the same in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and Poland. Create a commenting name to join the debate. real-world solutions, and more. Izzard did just five weeks' training for the event, which saw him run across the UK. I’m on my new world tour called WUNDERBAR… it means Wonderful in German, but I’m doing the tour in English this time. “Does that mean you shouldn’t train for a marathon? He did the same in Greece, Romania, Bulgaria and Poland. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to try again, the name must be unique, Please Guidelines. Cuomo, grinning, says boyfriend he claimed to ‘like’ is ‘no longer with us’, Ivanka, Jared: Don’t blame us on Times Square billboards for Trump administration COVID-19 death toll — we’ll sue, Teen arrested after teacher sees him having oral sex with 7-year-old girl during break in online class. Community Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This wasn't supposed to be on my list of things to do.". I could really just meander through.”. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Log in to update your newsletter preferences, Monday - Friday plus breaking news alerts by email. Eddie Izzard triumphantly finishes 1,100 mile marathon around Britain in Trafalgar Square By Liz Thomas and Jo Clements for MailOnline Updated: 05:50 EDT, 16 September 2009 This lightning-fast pace also means he hasn’t had much time to interact with people during his runs, not that anyone’s really recognized him anyway. © 2020 Beachbody, LLC. He said his mind was okay but "a bit fuddled". It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss English stand-up comic and actor Eddie Izzard running a marathon in Riga, Latvia to "Make Humanity Great Again,"on Feb. 18. Not at all. It’s part of his mission to “Make Humanity Great Again.”. language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification, -1) ? If his slogan sounds like a direct assault on President Trump’s campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” that’s the point. Eddie Izzard has been given a warm welcome wherever he has gone on his marathon journey and has logged his route, his location, and his injuries on Twitter Main. “Everyone should have the right to a fair chance in life. He vowed to return. In 2009, he completed 43 marathons in 52 days around Britain. The 47-year-old looked exhausted but exhilarated as he completed his mega-marathon … try again, the name must be unique, Please exhausted. Exercise and proper diet are necessary to achieve and maintain weight loss and muscle definition. "The worst part of the whole experience was the last three minutes sprinting down The Mall, that was really tough.". try again, the name must be unique, Please Eddie Izzard's 'Make Humanity Great Again' hats are available online. Whatever challenge you’re taking on, whether it’s completing a marathon, walking a 5K, or just pushing play to get started with a Beachbody of Demand workout, that challenge has a significant mental component. Sharing tender throwback photo, Dwayne 'The Rock’ Johnson thankful for puberty years, [More Snyde] Chelsea Handler explicitly offers to pay 50 Cent’s taxes if he retracts support for Trump: ‘Black Lives Matter, That’s you f---er! Izzard admitted that in 2012, he had barely run since 2009. will be published daily in dedicated articles. When asked when humanity was last great, Izzard responded, “It was great any time before your current president was in existence,” with a chuckle. Eddie Izzard in Cape Town, South Africa, where he ran 27 marathons in 27 days in 2016. Consult your physician and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program or using any supplement or meal replacement product, especially if you have any unique medical conditions or needs. He did it again in 2016, running 27 marathons in 27 days throughout South Africa. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. ", Sharing the full story, not just the headlines. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. “Running is high-impact, which is why training for and racing in even one marathon can take a heavy toll on the body; doing them back-to-back-to-back-to-back isn’t something the average person should do,” says Trevor Thieme, C.S.C.S., Beachbody’s Senior Manager of Fitness and Nutrition Content. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. “It’s the brain telling the body I don’t want to play this game anymore.”. To complete a single marathon is a feat worthy of congratulations in itself. “I’d love for people to be inspired to go out there for themselves. The 58-year-old funnyman knows a little something about running: He’s been at it for more than a decade. 'active' : ''"> It was nevertheless a personal best, achieved despite blisters and toenails which had fallen off. In 2009 he completed 43 marathons in the United Kingdom, in just 51 days, to raise money for charity. "When I left here seven and a half weeks ago there was nobody here, it was just a cold morning. Most liked. Eddie Izzard began his running feat at Mbashe Bridge near the southeastern coast of South Africa and ended his journey on the steps of South Africa’s Union Buildings in Pretoria where Mandela was sworn in as president. Longtime fans of his know this from his comedy. Due to the sheer scale of this comment community, we are not able to give each post Comedian Eddie Izzard was celebrating today after finishing his 43rd marathon in 51 days. Izzard’s first 26.2-mile marathon was in London on Feb. 1, then he moved on to Portugal, Spain and Italy. Apple logo, Apple TV, App Store, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Roku is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Izzard’s first 26.2-mile marathon was in London on Feb. 1, then he moved on to Portugal, Spain and Italy. I wasn’t very good at the start, but I gradually got stronger. Enter your email to follow new comments on this article. Catch up on the day’s top five stories every weekday afternoon. Izzard is hitting the pavement once more. You don’t. ', Gov. In February and March 2016, at the age of 54, the British comedian completed the distance of 27 marathons in 27 days as a tribute to Nelson Mandela. This time, he worked hard to stay fit, but didn’t follow a specific regimen. Please the same level of attention, but we have preserved this area in the interests of open debate. they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Newest first, -1) ? Independent Premium. For now, he plans to keep going, hoping to open doors and knock down walls, to foster unity and inclusivity. Chrome, Chromecast, and the Chrome logo are trademarks of Google Inc. “You have to be a tremendous athlete to do what he did without your body completely breaking down, but at his level, it’s more of a mental challenge then a physical one,” says Thieme. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Longtime fans of his know this from his comedy. “We’ve got to be heading toward a fair world,” he said. Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, 'Exhausted' Izzard completes 43-marathon challenge, Email already exists. Amazon, Kindle, Fire, and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com or its affiliates. Hats off to Izzard! Most runners are familiar with hitting the wall, but it’s something Eddie Izzard’s never encountered. The 47-year-old looked exhausted but exhilarated as he completed his mega-marathon in aid of Sports Relief. Eddie Izzard completes 43 marathons in 51 days Eddie Izzard, the comedian, is celebrating after completing 43 marathons in 51 days. “If you knock something out on the one side you can knock something else out on the other,” Izzard said, noting that would derail his run. Izzard raised over a million pounds for the Sport Relief charity and hopes his accomplishment will inspire others to take on their own personal challenges. 'active' : ''"> Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. I think connections are the best way forward rather than separation and divide.”. Newest first, -1) ? It’s about building confidence. Izzard took that mental game to a whole other level. Want to discuss real-world problems, be involved in the most engaging discussions and hear from the journalists? Are you sure you want to submit this vote? Oldest first, -1) ? “How do I prepare? Just don’t follow in Izzard’s exact footsteps—space them out.”. Drenched in rain and sweat, Izzard was cheered to the finish by hundreds of supporters. All rights reserved. +Results vary depending on starting point, goals and effort. The transgender entertainer has worked to finish each run in about seven hours and has been getting less than four hours sleep as he rushes from one country to the next. How do you train to take on 27 marathons? "The small toes have lost their nails and they look like alien monsters but I'm told they will grow back.