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Eddie Izzard is a legend.

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Sidge · 20/03/2016 19:39

27 marathons in 27 days.

I can't work out if he's brilliant or bonkers! What an incredible achievement, and he's raised £1.35m for Sports Relief.

I hope he's recognised in the next honours. What a guy.

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RudeElf · 20/03/2016 19:40

Totally agree! Thats a massive acheivement. Well done to him.

fakenamefornow · 20/03/2016 19:41

Yes, me too. Sir Eddie.

Backingvocals · 20/03/2016 19:43

It's amazing. He got less coverage than I would have thought though. When David Walliams swam the Thames it was practically rolling news.

ShowOfHands · 20/03/2016 19:45

So many people seemed to have no idea. He's done an extraordinary thing and it warranted more coverage. The man is just fabulous.

Seeyounearertime · 20/03/2016 19:47

Did he get more coverage the first time he did Marathon Man? I forget.

but i think Eddie has always got less coverage than he deserves, he's a great man and a wonderfully talented comedian.

NameRanger · 20/03/2016 19:48

Backing I just said to DH that I'm surprised there isn't a programme just about his marathons, like there was for David Walliams.

WellTidy · 20/03/2016 19:49

I agree that this has gone relatively under the radar. It's a huge, huge thing. An incredible achievement.

Gileswithachainsaw · 20/03/2016 19:50

wow. huge achievement. well done Eddie

Leeloo2 · 20/03/2016 19:51

Wow, I love him already, but this makes him even more awesome. Well done Eddie.

DaleTremont · 20/03/2016 19:57

I'm sure they did a documentary about his last marathon challenge. But yes his efforts are always under reported, I wonder why. They are phenomenal.

BertieBotts · 20/03/2016 19:59

Wow, I didn't know this. Amazing!

NoTractorsAtTheTable · 20/03/2016 20:03

Cake or knighthood, cake or knighthood....

Love Eddie, he's a force majeure Smile

Clueless16 · 20/03/2016 20:07

He's an awesome dude!

ineedamoreadultieradult · 20/03/2016 20:18

Always loved him, he is a fantastic man. Has he done something to his face? he looks different.

bluebump · 20/03/2016 20:21

I love Eddie he's brilliant, and this was so amazing!

Sirona · 20/03/2016 20:23

What an achievement.

I did a half yesterday and am aching like nothing today. Couldn't imagine doing double that distance 27 days in a row.

Well done Eddie!

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Sidge · 20/03/2016 20:50

I know, I can't imagine running one marathon let alone getting up every day and doing it again and again for nearly a month.

He is just amazing.

ineed I think he's aged a lot over the last couple of years, all that long distance running can't be good for him. 🙁

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ginghamcricketbox · 20/03/2016 20:51

Well done Eddiie, Looking forward to the 16 week documentary NOT.

tribpot · 20/03/2016 20:54

He actually had to do two marathons today, to make up for missing a day under doctor's orders a few weeks ago. I couldn't believe it when I saw the very final part of the final marathon was up a flight of steps, he looked like he was going to keel over on the way up.

This is an insane and brilliant feat of endurance.

MrSlant · 20/03/2016 20:58

I heard him speaking on the radio yesterday that the first time he was inspired by Mandela's 27 years in prison and how he could give 27 days of his life as a sort of tribute. He is an absolute inspiration and I would marry him tomorrow and share make up tips with him happily for the rest of my life. The fact that he looks better than me in a skirt might need addressing though.

Two marathons in one day after 25 in 26 days. It doesn't seem possible. Amazing.

VertigoNun · 20/03/2016 21:00

I loved marathon man, he is amazing to do this again.

AuldYow · 20/03/2016 21:01

Bloody amazing, what an achievement.

He was on Sports Relief the other night with painted nails, his feet were in better condition than mine and he'd run 24 marathons by then Blush

Movingonmymind · 21/03/2016 20:09

Phenomenal achievement, such an inspiration and as a runner (am nothing like him though! ) serious respect. He's such a mix of things, I so admire him for his spirit, determination, quirkiness and more serious acting, despite not really liking his standup stuff. Wish he'd do more like The Riches which was fab and would watch another running documentary of him, no question 😊

Movingonmymind · 21/03/2016 20:12

C'mon mumsnet, the guy's run 27 marathons in as many days and raised £1.35m and there's only one page on this so far?!!!

TheCrowFromBelow · 21/03/2016 20:13

He is an inspiration, isn't he? Really pleased he did it, amazing achievement well done Eddie!