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Eddie Iz Running - Wednesday 12th to Friday 14th August

14 Aug 2009

On Wednesday Eddie started off on the A59 and headed towards Woodside Ferry Terminal. He got a boat across the Mersey with Colin to Liverpool’s pier head where he was greeted by a big crowd of kids, fans and media.

Darren, Drew and Jordan from a Sport Relief funded project came along to meet Eddie at the docks for a chat. They were from ‘Positive Futures North Liverpool’ and, along with team leader Dave, explained to Eddie about how Sport Relief money is making a difference in their lives for the better. PFNL use development workers to engage local young people and provide a variety of weekend and late evening sporting activities. Those young people can then work through conflict issues that are commonplace in North Liverpool.

He ran out through Liverpool, heading towards Tarleton. Two fantastic young cousins, Dillon and Warren, cycled with Eddie en route to Ormskirk. The team kitted them out in high visibility jackets and helmets for the journey. Sadly, they left Eddie in Ormskirk as they had to go home for dance class. They got a ride home in the support vehicle!

On Thursday, the van’s driver side window wouldn’t wind up properly when the team were in Garstang. While Eddie was talking to BBC Radio Five Live, a policeman called Paul came along. He had been following Eddie on Twitter. Luckily, he knew a garage down the road who were VW specialists. Ian, the mechanic, used to be the Head of Customer Services for VW and got the VW recovery man, Ian, to help out! He took the switch from his van and gave it to the team. So he ended up going home with the broken switch instead. Big thanks to the 2 Ian’s and Paul the policeman!
An army tank driver also ran with Eddie today. He ended up by Lancaster University for the evening.
Pete from Science in Sport, who provide all the energy bars and drinks, ran with Eddie for 8 miles. He said Eddie needed to eat more so for dinner he had 15 new potatoes with his chicken!

Today, Friday, Eddie had a bowl of bacon and a separate bowl of porridge for breakfast. He is trying porridge for the first time since childhood. It is not his breakfast of choice but he is trying to eat things to give him energy. He’s eating more nutritional gels as well.
The weather the last couple of days has been too hot so now the rain is back it’s been quite good.
Eddie has been running through Lancaster in new New Balance trainers today. People have been saying hi and beeping their horns which is great.
Eddie is now running through the little lanes South of Kendal.

Don't forget to sponsor Eddie on the Sport Relief donation page here!

You can catch up with footage from Eddie's mega marathon challenge on the BBC website here!

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OhDaniB

So great to hear Eddie's doing well. Must say, though, that "nutritional gels" sounds very ... Soilent Green? NASA? Combo of both? Enjoy the porridge and potatoes, Eddie (might want to try Oatmeal with banana and pecans - tastier alternative for complex carbohydrates with a dash of protein. I generally go for Irish-style steel cut, myself. Non-gooey texture). Continue taking care of yourself, ultra-marathon man! We're rooting for ya! You can do it!

14 Aug 2009 - 19:14 BST

mazabee

So cool that people are turning up to run with him, wish I had a chance to do that. But I'm sending all the positive energy your way Eddie! Porridge is good for you, although it might not look yummy :) New potatoes and chicken sounds yummy. Great photos on twitter! Keep up the amazing work and take care of yourself. You are a true inspiration! Go Eddie!

14 Aug 2009 - 21:05 BST

moiraxxx

smashing info here...fifteen new potatoes.....wow .....porridge is very good for energy and maybe a lil honey added yummy!! carbs are great although i draw the line at peanut butter and bannana sandwiches thwahhhh,,,,,he seems to have really speeded up which is amazing well hope tomorrow goes well and he can enjoy his dy off really he should have two one to ferry and one to rest but still......have a great weekend folks and thanx for looking after eddie for us and to eddie wow ee ...wonderful.. bellisima xxx

14 Aug 2009 - 21:58 BST

MichaelaH

Please post the videos on YouTube, so that they'll become available in countries outside the UK! It's hard sitting in Denmark, not being able to watch Eddie's latest video updates! Please post 'em :) GO Eddie, GO! You're Awesome! (The original meaning of the word!)

14 Aug 2009 - 22:44 BST

helga

Hi Eddie What a surprise we had driving along the Crook road to Kendal this morning ,hubbie doubtful it was you. Got back home googled found out about, the charity run you are doing terrific keep going

15 Aug 2009 - 14:51 BST

BRKyle

Eddie, you are a mensch, and you'll end up in the best condition of your life! Steel-cut oats are definitely better in the texture department (ie, they have some). Try the porridge with either butter and salt or maple syrup and lots of spices and milk, it'll go down easier and stay with you. Not being a runner I have no further advice, having blown out both knees. Now, as well as being a fan, I admire you as well! Best of luck, and we're all behind you! GO EAGLE GO!!

15 Aug 2009 - 17:04 BST

Curlup

Thank you for taking the time to stop and chat with me and my little boy today, you made his day. I have donated as I promised, good luck with the rest of the run. ps. the photo you took wasn't too bad either ;O)

15 Aug 2009 - 19:46 BST

jennveve

I think what you're doing is amazing; it's not only inspired me to do somthing for sports relief but you have also raised the bar for all the other celebrities...Killimangiro my arse. I've sponsored you once and i promise to again when i get paid. In the meantime thinking of you and willing you on!!!

16 Aug 2009 - 01:07 BST

Finlay & Jonty

You were walking around the hotel at Penrith very gingerly around midday today. The boys were slightly gutted that there was no actual ice cream in the ice cream van, but recognised the comic relief nose. As a result ice cream money now being donated to the cause. Best of luck with the rest of your run. Finlay & Jonty White, Grannie Annie & Papa and mummy

16 Aug 2009 - 17:02 BST

askoyles

I'm amazed Tarleton was a point of reference for you! It's tiny! Did you meet any friendly people there? My husband and I came to the gig on Sunday in Keswick, and though we now live in Preston, Tarleton's where I grew up! Well done Eddie, and thanks for making Sunday interesting!

17 Aug 2009 - 14:32 BST