Eddie Iz Running - Thursday 27th to Monday 31st August
01 Sep 2009
On Thursday Eddie had a day off but decided to do a question and answer session with the media in the Pleasance Courtyard and run up to the top of Arthur’s Seat, followed by a group of press photographers!
On Friday Eddie officially kicked off from Glasgow, heading to Stirling. Lots of runners came out and it was a late finish. Rick and Helen from Sport Relief spent the day with the team too! Eddie met some young people from a Sport Relief funded project called Ruchill Youth Project which supports young people affected by alcohol. Ruchill Youth Group has a special focus group that educates young people about the effects of alcohol on their physical and mental health as well as the anti-social behaviour it can often cause. The aim is to give young people the skills and confidence they need to avoid underage drinking and misusing alcohol as an adult.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Saturday 29th Eddie ran from Stirling to the outskirts of Edinburgh. He visited Stirling castle which was very nice, especially as the sun came out. Eddie got his hair cut in Edinburgh at the ‘Charlie Miller’ salon. Tim and Jason cut it late in the day especially for Eddie after his run. Thanks guys!
On Sunday 30th Eddie ran through Edinburgh on the last day of the Fringe festival. Denise Van Outen and Frank Skinner joined him for a bit which was great.
It was Sports Therapist Jo’s birthday - she turned 21 and got engaged! They all celebrated in Pizza Express! Eddie ran past the National Gallery pedestrianised bit, the street performer spot! He stopped to chat to some of the street performers then ran down the High Street, through festival goers and onto Princes Street.
On bank holiday Monday the weather was horrible. The end of the route was hilly and the light is going earlier now so the team have to factor that in every day. It was Eddie’s 30th marathon! The team cooked in their van for the first time. They used the hobs, got the table out and cooked new potatoes with steak and vegetables and Beef Lorne – very Scottish! Oh and they had champagne!
Eddie ran through Lauder and Thirlestane Castle. Some kids from a nearby nursery came out at the check point to cheer him on.
A passing gentleman turned out to be the owner of the castle! Everyone called him ‘The Captain,’ he was Gerald Maitland – Carew and took them all for a guided tour. Apparently the Queen was there a month ago planting a tree!
Eddie's really going all out so please sponsor him here!
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powello75
Blimey, Mr Izzard! That's a flipping long way to run! Sponsorship on its way forthwith. Enjoy the rest of the jog if you can...?
01 Sep 2009 - 17:11 BST
Simon Burgess
I don't know how you do it. I have entered the Brighton Marathon next April which scares the life out of me. Still I'm doing more and more cycling and now starting to run - seems atame challenge in comparison. Keep it up really great cause. all the best Simon
01 Sep 2009 - 17:11 BST
TracyC
I heard your interview on the Chris Evans show whilst driving home from work last week and couldn't believe the enormous task you had undertaken to complete in aid of Comic Relief! Well done Mr Izzard, I take my hat off to you. Sponsorship on its way.
01 Sep 2009 - 17:31 BST
cld1947
Ed, you are a superstar! What a massive effort! All power to you and your metatarsals. Keep on running! I'm now off to send you some sponsorship. Well done.
01 Sep 2009 - 18:02 BST
purplejyli
well Eddie I am a runner myself same age as yourself cant believe how relatively little coverage this has had have made it my mission to tell all my running crew about you and get them donating .You are doing a great thing I only manage my marathons one at a time!,ps any toenails left?
01 Sep 2009 - 18:32 BST
annette74
Holy cow, I am impressed. This is awesome (in the true meaning of the word ;-)) Keep it up. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland! Greetz from Germany, Annette
01 Sep 2009 - 18:59 BST
Sorrelt
Hey, I'm one of the idiot girls that drove round a round a bout on Dalkeith road several times to double check it was you and Frank Skinner!!! Sorry about that but it finished our trip off to the Ed festival really nicely. Anyhow, to make up for my idiocy, I've sponsored you! Keep going!!!!
01 Sep 2009 - 21:07 BST
pigwash
Hello, saw you today on the A68 but didn't realise it was you until we passed, sorry would have waved and cheered! Keep it up, you're doing so well!!!
01 Sep 2009 - 22:51 BST
sussexbella
I read this morning about what you're doing and haven't stopped thinking about it all day. The enormous challenge you've undertaken shows what we humans can do when we put our mind and body to it - hopefully you'll inspire many people to get out and change things for the better.
01 Sep 2009 - 22:51 BST
Jefroc
Well I'll be damned. My heartiest congrats. I felt so inspired I bought tickets for the NIA. I don't think Lin and I have seen you in the flesh as it were since the Victoria Halls in Bristol and 'le signe est dans l'arbre". Well done.
01 Sep 2009 - 22:56 BST
spe323
I can't believe it! 30 miiles a day??? Never! My daughter said maybe it was a mile a day, annd we all agreed that was probably more likely. But no! We'll look out for you in York if you're passing. Like others, have only just found out about it. Better late than never though, and sponsorship duly sorted. Courage mon vieux!
01 Sep 2009 - 23:10 BST
k.farrow
Absolute legend - what an effort! He ran and he ran and he ran...and after five yards they caught him... (was just too easy!) All the best for the final leg :) xx
01 Sep 2009 - 23:14 BST
Katiegin
. . . . . such an amazing, self-sacrificing, humbling, courageous, giving, awesome, agonizing, heroic, generous, noble, punishing, triumphant gesture you are making. You truly have our utmost support. You are nearly there - keep going, you CAN do it, we know you can. Xxx
02 Sep 2009 - 00:46 BST
Jo Trowsdale
Hi Eddie What an amazing challenge - can't believe you are really running so far. How does a 40something body do it? Am sure mine couldn't... Still you always had very sound humanistic values so you were a good bet for Sports Relief. Was lovely to see you in Coventry last year - was it just curiosity? Am hoping to get to the NIA gig in November. Bev let me know about your blog so have just joined. Wow haven't you come a long way since Sheffield days!! x
02 Sep 2009 - 00:59 BST
Fran65
I am so impressed and have renewed respect for you and your achievement. I am surprised however that there has been so little coverage & will of course spread the word. You have my total support and will happily sponsor your efforts. All the best. Orlene.
02 Sep 2009 - 02:00 BST
saritz
Eddie you are our Hero! My mum, my sister and I have been following your trail and we think you are wonderful. We are coming to see you in November and we can't wait. We think the whole of Great Britain should be very proud of you as we are. May the road rise up to meet you (but not in a fally over way) Much lovexxx
02 Sep 2009 - 02:04 BST
faller21
Have to say thanks to Eddie..not only is he doing amazingly, but it was my mum's nursery's kids who came out to cheer him along, and my mum said he was amazing with the kids....WICKED GUY!
02 Sep 2009 - 13:08 BST
santababy
Eddie, you are truly awesome. It was a pleasure to not only run up Arthurs seat with you but to join you again on Sunday. Thank you, you are a true inspiration to all. I'll be sponsoring you all over again as *payment* :)
02 Sep 2009 - 13:29 BST
JamesMason
Hello Eddie, my name is Aaron, met you just as you were running out of a little town called Kilsyth on your way to Stirling the other night(was wearing a red jaket and told you I loved Glorious you said to get tickets for your current tour which I have now done - can't wait). Thanks for stopping to chat it made my day, I'm a huge fan!!. The guys filmed me chatting to you which was great would love that chat to make it onto the show next year. All the best with all your running it has really inspired me to do something the same. And when is Oceans 14 out ha?????
02 Sep 2009 - 13:43 BST
Bev Sansom
Eddie, what you're doing is truly amazing! Well done you...
02 Sep 2009 - 14:15 BST
Glenforde
Flippin' 'mazing Eddie, sponsorship is on its way.
02 Sep 2009 - 17:13 BST
zanna w
what a true gem you are...come and do a show on the isle of wight...!!...i will provide all the cake you can eat..xx may your feet hold out..love, and money, coming your way..
02 Sep 2009 - 19:55 BST
moiraxxx
yeah thanx ....I..wonder if it was it hard to cook on the hob and how the meal turned out.....did he like it??? SADLY we will never know.......great blog.......THANK YOU and eddie is bellisima of course........congrats to JO !! happy birthday and great news that you are entwined ehehehe long may you be so xxx
02 Sep 2009 - 22:46 BST
kiddyguy
GO EDDIE, GO EDDIE PASSED YOU ON TUESDAY AS YOU CLIMBED THAT MASSIVE TWISTING HILL ON THE A68 TO THE SCOTTISH/ ENGLISH BORDER. LIKE MANY DIDNT REALISE IT WAS YOU UNTIL WE PASSED BUT IT IS MEGA THE TASK YOU ARE TAKING ON. HOPE YOU CAN KEEP IT UP. PS tell the cycle rider to pedal faster,rider and 2 film crew the legs were going like the clappers...LOL
02 Sep 2009 - 23:34 BST
Suuzie Smith
Eddie, you're amazing! I hope your feet are holding out OK - keep it up and very well done. I am also following your travels on Twitter. Sponsorship has been sent for a very good cause.
03 Sep 2009 - 19:34 BST
gemloubin
Saw you running near Newcastle Airport yesterday, totally out of the blue, flag in hand! Sorry for not beeping, only pulled myself together when I was round the corner!! You looked fit to drop, and I salute you Eddie. What you're doing is unbelievable and an act of stupidity!! Good luck, and hang on in there....sponsorship on its way for something I wouldn't normally make an effort for. You've converted me!!! Gemma x
04 Sep 2009 - 08:37 BST
markhudson
really enjoyed spending time running with you through edinburgh and for the day. What an adventure you have undertook. A gruelling one indeed. "Mind is everything: muscle - pieces of rubber. All that I am, I am because of my mind." - Paavo Nurmi. mark and mollie (the dog).
06 Sep 2009 - 22:58 BST