Attention, Eddie Izzard fans...
As if we didn't already have a thousand and one reasons to adore our favorite executive transvestite, standup comdian, actor, genius, and all around sexy bloke, I thought you'd like to know the man is currently doing something COMPLETELY INSANE, mindboggling, jawdropping...and other adjectives as well.
He's got a flag!
Eddie is running 1000 miles across England for charity. But he's not doing it in small doses. Heavens no, that would be SANE. No, he's running 30 miles per day. He'll see your marathon and raise you another 10%!
He's currently on Day 8, looking sunburned and just a wee bit tired. We shall not discuss the condition of his feet.
You can follow his journey on Twitter (from which I've brazenly snatched these images via TwitPic), send him encouraging messages, and even donate to the cause at a website fans set up to show support for this madness. (Links open in new windows, so go, go, go!)
Eddie's Original Caption: At the fun fair in Cardiff. Can't go on the spinny ride or I'll throw up
In other (me-me-me!) news, I've begun the Couch-to-5K newbie running program for the second time in three years. Today's the end of Week 1.
The first time, back in the Fall of 2006, I made it all the way through and finished my first 5K at a sluggard's jog...then came down with a ridiculous case of bronchitis that lasted four months and never did start back up again.
Until now.
Because honestly?
Between Eddie and My Boss The Mad Marathoner, I'm starting to feel like quite the pathetic, out-of-shape loser...
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I think maybe I'm starting to "get" Twitter.
Now, go read this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Courage-Start-Guide-Running-Your/dp/0684854554/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1249404098&sr=8-1
(thumbified. Go Eddie!)
...to the kitchen for more coffee!
Saturday I weighed myself in a gift shop/gas station in Limon Colorado. 208.9!!! And here I thought I was 190.
You and Eddie have the right idea about the running and somehow I'm going to have to make myself do the same thing. Oh the horror!
I let all of the qualified runners do the running, I'm all for competitive sleeping though!
mad_t, if my butt manages to take up running, that's more than enough. I'm not gonna READ about it, too! :-P
Deborah--if ever I make noise about extending distance to a marathon, you have permission to put me down like the rabid dog I'll obviously have been bitten by.
Dr. Spudman, I know. Poor feet!
Jodi, More than POCKY?! Goodness, you DO have it bad. :-)
MAWB, I was never a runner at any point in life, and I will never be a GOOD runner (the Enell Sports Bra helps immensely, though, and I thank it for making this a possibility). But Threw up? Goodness! That's intense.
spotted, you are naughty.
Owl, right!? Yeah, right!
Trig, darlin', I think the Mad Avatar bears a rather striking resemblance! But I look like I should be dispensing saucy advice, don't I? Somebody, send me your request for advice! I promise I'll answer in a sassy 50s voice...
Stellaa, my dear, you know why they're so good. They're EDUCATED.
Femme, my mental Eddie playlist is cycling between Have You Got A Flag and Cake or Death. Have you seen Persephone's Cake or Death earrings? You MUST own a pair!
How can I lose 20lbs with out exercise or
diet modification?
Try chopping off a leg.
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Well, hell. That was no fun at all. Never mind.
Thanks for this, VR. And for posting the "Do you have a flag?" routine; even though I can't watch it at work, it made me smile just remembering it.
I admire Eddie for why he's running. I admire you for “spreading a little guilt around.”
Rated and appreciated.
“She-Lord of Nattering” is way too fine a phrase to retire.
FLOUNCE.
Gonna add him to my dusty ol' Twitter acct; along with Stephen Fry, another one I could adore.
Thanks!
Thanks for pointing this out to me. yes, I am beginning to "get" Twitter as well if only for reasons like this. I'm proud of him!
GREAT avatar. That's a keeper. But then I'll miss the look of your real face.
o n congrats on the post getting an EdPick
Awesome.
I support good causes, and anything that induces the endorphins. lol
CAKE OR DEATH MY DARLING!
Rated.
RATED for it's Eddie-ness.