Eddie Iz Running - Wednesday 19th August
19 Aug 2009
The team weren’t able to wait at the finish point yesterday so Eddie got in the rickshaw to met them when he’d finished his 20th marathon. Before he arrived, a car full of girls pulled up next to them. They’d been driving up and down the road looking for him for ages. The team had got some streamers, party poppers and bunting prepared to celebrate his achievement. A Lady in a nearby house came out and donated money, then the neighbours came out and so there was a little gathering of people eating ice cream all waiting for Eddie. They had champagne in plastic cups.
At the hotel restaurant, there were streamers and party hats for everyone and balloons all as a surprise for Eddie when he came down! Susanne who works at the hotel, made a lovely cake. It was amazing, it had running shoes on it and candles shaped like a 20. They all sang happy 20th marathon to him! Although there was champagne available, everyone restrained themselves and went to bed at 11.30pm as they had to get up early! So rock and roll!
Eddie left ∏ hour later today, just East of the A75 at about 9.40am. The road is very busy with lots of trucks, so it’s a tough one to run. Eddie went through Dumfries towards the Bridge of Dee. It was just remote farmland for most of the day, with not a pub in sight! An ultra marathon lady ran with Eddie just out of Dumfries. The team are trying desperately to keep things dry in the van as it’s wet outside all the time. Eddie got some more insoles for his trainers. They are special ones that correct his altered foot pattern!
Please sponsor Eddie on the Sport Relief donation page here.
You can watch footage on the BBC website here.
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Kim Ayres
It's the middle of August, the kids went back to school today and it's pouring with rain. Congrats on making it to Castle Douglas :)
19 Aug 2009 - 19:07 BST
Nickelpic
Oh to be a little Scottish fly on the wall!
19 Aug 2009 - 21:10 BST
Chubbx Hancock
Eddie...Mr Izzard...you inspire me beyond words. Wish I was in Blighty to run with you! - Chubbx from a sweaty Turkish Slipper XXX
19 Aug 2009 - 22:07 BST
moiraxxx
the oldies used to say you put goodness out in the world and it comes back to you ten fold.......well people sense that eddie does indeed love them and voila.they dont need any prompting to show plenty back.....the world is so devoid of it its wonderful when it comes along.....heart that is.........how lovely ,,,,,smashing blog today ......hope tomorrow is better its been boiling here actually too hot......thanx and hope you all have a dry night huggggggggs;]
19 Aug 2009 - 22:56 BST
cataret
WOW! That is so cool how everyone is getting into Izzard's marathons. Congrats!
20 Aug 2009 - 01:14 BST
evaliebhaber
A cake with running shoes and candles... how cute is that!!!? Well... 20 marathons deserve that and more! Congrats Eddie! Well done! Hats off to you! *bow*
20 Aug 2009 - 09:13 BST
claywoman
You just tweeted completion of mara 21!....while I was just able to watch diary part 3 / mara 14...when you said "Welcome to pain TV" ..... I know you meant it... and it must hurt like hell each day .....and yet you've pushed on and on .......and on! despite being knackeredly knackered.......... at Mara 21 you've blown through the half way point of your quest! Well Done doesn't say enough.... you have exceeded everyone's expectations...perhaps even your own..... but do GO ON Eddie ... and bless you, you have The Right Stuff to do this!
20 Aug 2009 - 09:27 BST
st1977
Made my day to see you you jogging through a wet Dumfries on Wednesday. All the best for the rest of the run, looking forward your gig in Glasgow Nov 10th. Stu
20 Aug 2009 - 13:49 BST
mazabee
Congratulations, 20 marathons! Respect! Hopefully the weather gets better soon. Run safe Eddie!
20 Aug 2009 - 14:10 BST
Danimal999km
Fair play Eddie, you've inspired me to actually do one of my own. I'm walking (not fit enough to run) 999km for Focus Ireland and Homelessness on October 1st, around Ireland. If anyone wants to check it out, youtube "999km" or google "999km Walk Ireland", could do with as much support as possible. It will take me 7 or 8 weeks to walk half the distance you're running, much respect man! http://www.bebo.com/999km Danimal
20 Aug 2009 - 14:16 BST
angilamb
Sounds like the ppl of Scotland are making you very welcome. Still am amazed at how far you've come. I apparently can barely cope with London on a fantastically humid day, so all of my many hats off to you....and thats a lot...between the fascinators and normal ones......Wishing you all the best with the rest of the quest and have fun along the way xxx
20 Aug 2009 - 15:42 BST
Mikylaall
Wasn't really expecting to be driving along the old Military Road, Lochfoot and to find myself stumbling across the one and only Eddie Izzard! Was good to just catch a glimpse as I drove passed and almost ran over your film crew :-) You're doing great! All the best!
23 Aug 2009 - 12:36 BST