Eddie Iz Running - Saturday 8th to Monday 10th August
10 Aug 2009
Saturday was Eddie’s rest day because of the toe explosion on Friday! The team were in Montgomery and had a chilled out day just wandering about. Eddie got a new iPhone, in black, and some new running tops with the Sport Relief logo on! He ate dinner in the hotel restaurant which was very nice indeed.
On Sunday Eddie decided to try and do the marathon faster, to see if it was better to increase his speed and therefore reduce the time it has been taking him. He made very short check points and ran it in 6 hours which was very fast.
Eddie and the team are still testing out what the best strategy for the day’s structure should be and what works best for his body. The options are to push the running and have more recovery time or to be slow paced. Eddie is just trying to listen to his body and try different methods. It is still an experiment in progress and there are no real templates out there to guide him on how to do this amazing challenge. It is all very new ground for what he is doing and in all the changing terrain and conditions around the UK.
Eddie is still carrying his foot injury but got his toe looked at by Doctor Gary in the evening. He said it looked fine, is not infected or blistered but he has just gone through lots of layers skin. It’s going to take time for the new skin to grow back.
He finished up just north of Welshpool and the support team played him The Who’s ‘I Can See for Miles’ for the last stretch!
Today was Eddie’s 13th marathon! Unlucky for some....
He went through Oswestry, a lovely town. There were lots of people who all got ice creams. The weather held well for him today with the odd shower and a bit overcast making it perfect running weather.
He had a late lunch of bacon, egg and chips at a cafe in Chirk.
Before reaching Chirk, Eddie fell over, he seemed to trip over his own feet! He also thought his toe was going to fall off today as his feet felt really wobbly.... but it turned out to be the Vaseline Jo had put on earlier!
There were 2 flag changes today as the route took him in and out of Wales and England.
He is heading for Wrexham at the moment and is expected to end up south of there.
The team think they’ll be playing Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’ for his arrival and need some suggestions of other good running songs...any ideas?
Please sponsor Eddie on the Sport Relief donation page here.
You can see video footage from Eddie's challenge on the BBC website here.
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Daisy Pritchard Stroke Survivor
Thank you soooOOO much for taking the time to speak to us about my problems. It was really amazing considering what you are doing, so thank you your a special human x
10 Aug 2009 - 19:42 BST
OhDaniB
We've just been posting to a thread all about what songs remind us of this adventure. The thread is here: http://www.eddieizzard.com/you/forum/thread/view.php?Id=922973 Some great suggestions there. My personal recommendation (seems appropriate considering the monumental scale of this task): The Impossible Dream by The Republic Tigers (this is a new, techno-ish cover of the song) Also: Running on Sunshine - Jesus Jackson It's My Life - Bon Jovi One Way Or Another - Blondie Right Here, Right Now - Fatboy Slim We Will Rock You - Queen Viva la Vida - Coldplay (just 'cause it's fun)
10 Aug 2009 - 19:54 BST
OhDaniB
p.s. Eddie - you're totally amazing. To persevere through all you're going through ... only word to describe it is the oft-used "awesome." I've nothing to add that hasn't already been said hundreds of time before. So I'll finish with: THANK YOU.
10 Aug 2009 - 19:58 BST
The_Steffer
"Takin' it to the Streets" or " It Keeps You Runnin" by The Doobie Brothers. The Eucerin folks are in touch with Eddie folks as we type. They will get some Eucerin Aquaphor ointment to him which is way better than Vaseline and a must for many marathoners and triathletes. Go Eddie...go! It's a mental game as much as a physical one and I know you have the mental game down. Run Eddie! Run!
10 Aug 2009 - 20:01 BST
jau
It's sort of obvious but how about "We are the champions"!? Rousing and true!!!
10 Aug 2009 - 20:08 BST
The_Steffer
He needs to run to some Bizet, no? The Suite From Carmen 1. Prelude, Act One There is a version by the London Symphony on Itunes. Have fun out there, thanks for keeping us updated. I am sure we are all having sympathy toe pain these last couple of days...
10 Aug 2009 - 20:33 BST
The_Steffer
The geek in me made me come back and type these words. "The Star Wars Theme." The force is strong man, it;s strong...
10 Aug 2009 - 20:53 BST
hehehe Indiana
'Sunny Side of Life' from Life of Brian,, but only if the 'life's a piece of sh*t.' is left in. (I am quoting.) BTW the BBC videos aren't available in US. Thank you so much for keeping us informed.
10 Aug 2009 - 21:10 BST
moiraxxx
well 13 was nt unlucky for eddie because you make your own luck really......and he is doing a fantastic job in the face of great trials and tribulations...... the obvious song is,,, "something inside so strong"... by labi siffre a wonderful tune and says everything really... nothing will make him stop thats why he is a smasher ...
10 Aug 2009 - 21:25 BST
moiraxxx
something from" gladiator" because he is definately a gladiator fighting for freedom ...... or" i want to break free" by queen because he does all the time from whatever he is told he cant do ehehehe im on a roll now......moira zips up mouth but can faintly be heard saying and if its a late finish "claire de lune" by debussy played very loudly is suprisingly energising .ot to mention beautiful...in a darkened view .... well done bellisima (eddie) we are very proud of you..and thanx to the team you are all smashers too......hugggggggggs;]
10 Aug 2009 - 21:32 BST
ireneasauri
Maybe Eddie could do a triathlon (minus the swimming)? Run until his feet hurt too much, then bike some, then run again.
10 Aug 2009 - 22:50 BST
Mairi Anna
Tom Petty's "Runnin' Down A Dream"
10 Aug 2009 - 22:53 BST
L J
I find "Don't stop me now" from Queen the perfect song for this!
10 Aug 2009 - 23:03 BST
claywoman
Thanks for the great update... so glad to hear that Dr. Gary gave Eddie's little toe a clean bill of health! (((hugs)))
11 Aug 2009 - 00:46 BST
hueysdenise
GO EDDIE!!! WHAT YOU'RE DOING IS FANTASTIC! yOU ARE FANTASTIC!! I hope you recover in time 'cause i've got tickets to see you in october. Good luck for the rest of the run. May the force be with you!!!
11 Aug 2009 - 01:24 BST
eireu2
I truly cannot believe Eddie is doing this. It's tremendously generous and amazing and wonderful... and bloody insane at the same time. But music might help...? A few suggestions from my Zune playlist: -Shake Your Rump - Beastie Boys -Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles (best if you're really close to finishing for the day, I'd suppose) -Lovely Day - Bill Withers -Satan is My Motor - Cake (because it's funny and appropriate) -London Calling - The Clash (where appropriate- but really, nearly any Clash tune will work just about anytime :) -Weather With You - Crowded House -Keep On Pushing - Curtis Mayfield -Shine - David Gray -Pump it Up - Elvis Costello -Crazy - Gnarls Barkley (um, because it's largely appropriate) -Wish You Were Here - Incubus -I've Been Everywhere - Johnny Cash -Stronger - Kanye West -Running Battle - Kasabian -Running Up That Hill - Kate Bush (or Placebo- depending on your tastes) -Be Somebody - Kings of Leon -Say Hey - Michael Franti & Spearhead -Invincible - Muse -Alloway Grove - Paolo Nutini -One Step Ahead - Split Enz -Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder -Filmstar - Suede -Beautiful Day/ Walk On/ Window In The Skies/ Stand Up Comedy - U2 -Run Run Run - Velvet Underground -Vienna - Ultravox -Bright Side of the Road - Van Morrison -The Great Escape - We Are Scientists Keep going! We're all so very proud of you! :)
11 Aug 2009 - 03:48 BST
mmmary
Have you played Running Down the Dream by Tom Petty yet? the chorus seems fitting: Yeah runnin down a dream That never would come to me Workin on a mystery, goin wherever it leads Im runnin down a dream
11 Aug 2009 - 03:53 BST
Numaboa
This one gets me through a run, and I love the lyrics...appropriate for Eddie's monumental effort for charity. The Proclaimers "500 Miles" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM0sTNtWDiI
11 Aug 2009 - 04:48 BST
Ooopsies !
The Commitments....Run Sally Run...I know he's a boy but that song has energy to burn, yes ????
11 Aug 2009 - 06:09 BST
Original Cin
May I suggest: Run Like Hell by Pink Floyd and Soundtracks from: The Gladiator Last of the Mohicans Meet Joe Black City of Angels....as they all have some beautiful get lost in the music selections. and of course maybe for the last day..the theme from Rocky! Many thanks for these updates. They are so very much appreciated. HUGS to the entire Eddie IZ Running Team: Jo, Sarah and Alfie!
11 Aug 2009 - 17:11 BST
Bunch of Flowers
Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap - Its got the line "Don't Stop Till Its Over. Saw Eddie at a Petrol station just outside of Chester today, what a legend. RUN EDDIE RUN!
11 Aug 2009 - 18:19 BST
LKT
I'd add the theme from Mission: Impossible some Ella Fitzgerald--Something's Gotta Give, perhaps? Talking Heads: Psycho Killer (run, run, run away)
11 Aug 2009 - 18:39 BST
mike
We were lucky to be in the same Montgomery hotel as Eddie and his team last weekend. Lost in admiration for his tremendous effort, and what a nice guy. Deserves as much support as possible.
11 Aug 2009 - 23:50 BST
evaliebhaber
Thanks do much for posting!!! It is great to know how Eddie's journey is going! I idea for running songs! - Marathon by Rush http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rP58U_R3gK0&feature=related - Run like hell by Pink Floyd ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeFSP_fV1Nc&feature=fvw -Ain't no stopping us now http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLCER-FzgS8 -Move your feet by Junior Senior http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXEaGbPAHnc -Always on the run by Lenny Kravitz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J67L0fsHvFg -Running down a dream by Tom Petty http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5tF_-AkU6U Hope you play some of them to Eddie!!! GO EDDIE GO!!!!! xoxox Eva
12 Aug 2009 - 00:58 BST
Lette
Keep up the good running Eddie, Im still thinking you should give the barefoot running a try wrap up the toe and leave the shoes off nothing to rub against the toe then!
12 Aug 2009 - 04:58 BST
Chubbx Hancock
Oh definitely The Proclaimers "500 Miles" (except replace walk with run of course) or another great one The Spencer Davis Group - "Keep on Running" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6LVI1gDswg GO EDDIE GO!
12 Aug 2009 - 10:13 BST
moiraxxx
or again for a twinkly late finish {getting dark ) or when a soothing but inspirational tune is needed.... this wonderful theme from the film "missing "which played loud is glorious http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7qOvF5ARNE&feature=fvw turn it up and play right to the end......its smashing .......and by the same man who wrote" chariots of fire" ......vangelis,,,,,,,, so maybe an ice cream van is playing it .......it would sound good actually........hugggggggggggggggs;]
12 Aug 2009 - 22:32 BST
moiraxxx
try again http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7qOvF5ARNE&feature=fvw thanx huggggggggs';]
12 Aug 2009 - 22:33 BST
dads4628
Nice to have met Eddie outside the cafe in Chirk. My wife and myself were very impressed with Eddie's committment to the charity and abstaining from the mars bar on offer!!! May be our paths will cross again!! Good luck and best wishes Pauline and Tony Williams
13 Aug 2009 - 17:27 BST
Original Cin
A few more song suggestions if I may....by Michael Jackson; Man in the Mirror and Earth Song..also Bruce Springsteen's Born to Run.
15 Aug 2009 - 06:50 BST