This is not the first time Izzard – who will turn 58 on Friday – has taken on a challenge like this. Now, he joins us to discuss his training, his recovery regime, and the enduring importance of humanity during these divisive times. The money raised for Sport Relief from the Eddie Izzard: Marathon Man challenge will be used to help transform the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people both at home in the UK and across the world’s poorest communities. Copyright © 2020 Times of Malta. He says funds raised as part of the #MakeHumanityGreatAgain campaign will support cultural exchange projects and education programmes across Europe, as well as Unicef’s work with child refugees. And I think I have run out of adjectives.”. At 5pm he uploaded his final video, after successfully completing his fifth marathon to more than 47,000 people watching his progress over the 13-hour period. The best time he has recorded so far is five hours 48 minutes. It forms part of his personal challenge to run 28 marathons in 28 days in 28 different countries. And that’s good,” he told those following online from around the world. or #MakeHumanityGreatAgain is our aim. The popular stand-up comedian has been uploading videos of parts of his run on his Twitter account followed by 4.4 million users. We recently published a revised version of our. Sign up here. Event summary in two lines. Yesterday (Tuesday) was the toughest one, although I think I’ve said the last two were tough. “I am knackered and it’s very blowy today, very blowy. But I’m still going on. Join the mailing list. British comedian Eddie Izzard has completed his fifth marathon in as many days in Malta. The route he ran traced the story of Nelson Mandela’s life; starting from his birthplace of Mvezo, before journeying on through the Eastern Cape to the school and university that he attended, then on to Cape Town and Robben Island where he was imprisoned for 18 of his 27 years. Hosted by Talya Minsberg, assistant sports editor. Igendi dolupit volene aut excea velenient ut voluptia cus ape natus utecte porrovite re net aut aruptam dolore sitat.Igendi dolupit volene aut excea velenient ut voluptia cus ape natus utecte porrovite re net. He has run at least a … In February of 2016, Eddie embarked on an attempt to run 27 marathons in 27 days through South Africa, as a salute to Nelson Mandela who spent 27 years of his life in prison in his fight against Apartheid. Eddie had to run a double marathon on the 27th day (as he had spent day 5 in hospital) to complete his final marathon and arrive at the huge statue of Nelson Mandela at The Union Buildings in Pretoria - the place where in 1994, Nelson Mandela had become the first ever democratically elected President of South Africa. Izzard undertook just five weeks' training in preparation for the marathons, which began on 26 July. Actually, the first ten you do are a bit rubbish.”, A few hours later – now in daylight – a very breathless Izzard sent an update from the heart of busy Valletta on how he was doing saying: “I’m running through the streets of Malta, in Valletta. To become an All Access and Home Delivery subscribers and get access to these exclusive events, go here. It forms part of his personal challenge to run 28 marathons in 28 days in 28 different countries. Izzard launched his physical challenge on January 31 in London to mark Brexit “as a salute to humanity at a time of great division.” The Labour supporter had campaigned on behalf of Remainers since the idea of Brexit began. “I had a bit more sleep last night. $00 for All Access and Home Delivery subscribers. Interested in a New York Times subscription? We recommend using In 2009 he completed 43 marathons in 51 days for the UK charity event Sports Relief. At age 54, Izzard ran more than 745 miles in total, and raised over $230,000 for charity. Im September 2009 beendete er den letzten Marathon und wurde mit dem Preis „BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2009“ ausgezeichnet. The comedian and ultra marathoner Eddie Izzard recently completed 29 marathons in 29 days as part of his Make Humanity Great Again Challenge. — Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) February 27, 2020 Just met Aoife in Dublin running round St Stephen’s Green and 16 km done. British comedian Eddie Izzard has completed his fifth marathon in as many days in Malta. “This is my first time in Malta and in Valletta,” Izzard told his followers as he held a European and Maltese flag. Google Chrome On Wednesday, he began his marathon in the dark at 4am in Valletta, wearing pink lipstick and a blue cap with the words ‘Make Humanity Great Again’ – an ironic play on the slogan used by US President Donald Trump in his 2016 election campaign. Click the playlist icon on the top left of the video below to view all videos in the playlist. And as you can see in the bushes behind me, its kind of blowy, so I understand that weather can be blowy, but it kind of throws you a bit. And that’s no joke. The comedian and ultra marathoner Eddie Izzard recently completed 29 marathons in 29 days as part of his Make Humanity Great Again Challenge. At age 54, Izzard ran more than 745 miles in total, and raised over $230,000 for charity. Now, he joins us to discuss his training, his recovery regime, and the enduring importance of humanity during these divisive times. Mit der jeweiligen Landesflagge in der Hand lief er von London nach Cardiff, weiter nach Belfast und Edinburgh und wieder zurück nach London, 43 Marathons in 51 Tagen. I said the others were tough, but I seem to remember from the last time that it gets easier in a few marathons time.”. Be the first to hear about exciting things, such as tour dates. Short bio here 40 words. Eddie Izzard has said running 27 marathons in 27 days was the hardest thing he has ever done, as he thanked all his supporters who helped him raise more than £1m for Sport Relief. Throughout these marathons, Eddie visited communities, organisations and families that have all been helped by the work of Sport Relief. Independent journalism costs money. And that’s no joke. Eddie had to run a double marathon on the 27th day (as he had spent day 5 in hospital) to complete his final marathon and arrive at the huge statue of Nelson Mandela at The Union Buildings in Pretoria - the place where in 1994, Nelson Mandela had become the first ever democratically elected President of South Africa.

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