Eddie Izzard: 'I once ran 90km in just under 12 hours. That was a tough day'

Eddie Izzard reveals that one of his toughest running challenges was attempting a marathon in Northern Ireland, where he found the west side's hills far more grueling than he had anticipated.

While training for the run, Izzard recalled having miscalculated on my distance and thought I'd already completed six miles. "That was a tough day," she stated with a chuckle.

However, what truly stood out about her experience in Northern Ireland was running 90km in just under 12 hours as part of a double marathon challenge in South Africa to make up for an extra day spent in the hospital after falling ill during the event.
 
I'm still mind blown by Eddie Izzard's endurance feats πŸ’₯. The fact that he attempted a marathon in Northern Ireland and underestimated his distance by a whopping 6 miles is just impressive 🀯. It speaks volumes about his determination and resilience as an athlete.

What caught my attention was when she mentioned having to do a double marathon challenge in South Africa to make up for lost time after falling ill during the event πŸ˜“. Running 90km in under 12 hours is no joke, especially considering he had to push through a hospital stay πŸ₯. It's a testament to his mental toughness and ability to adapt to challenging situations.

I think it's fascinating how our perceptions of difficulty can be influenced by external factors like environment. In this case, the west side hills in Northern Ireland proved to be a formidable obstacle πŸ’ͺ.
 
πŸƒβ€β™€οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Izzard's got some serious guts, but those hills in Northern Ireland? πŸ˜… Yeah, I can see how they'd throw a spanner in the works. Not just the physical toll, but also mentally - 90km in under 12 hours? That's insane! 🀯 I'm not sure if I could even finish a marathon, let alone two back-to-back. Respect to Eddie for pushing through and completing what she set out to do. πŸ‘
 
I'm so down with Eddie's marathon endeavors πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ, but I gotta say, Northern Ireland's hills kinda got him? Like, isn't that what they're known for, right? πŸ˜… But for real, 12 hours to run 90km is mental! I mean, he's already done a double marathon challenge in South Africa and then had to deal with a hospital stay? That's like, the ultimate test of endurance. And to think he thought he'd already finished six miles... that's just comedy gold πŸ˜‚. On the other hand, can you imagine running 90km in just under 12 hours? It's like, your legs would be all "what are we even doing here?" 🀣
 
I mean, can you imagine running that kinda distance? It's like your mind is one thing and your body's another 🀯. Eddie Izzard was already pushing herself with a marathon, but adding 90km on top of it? That's mental πŸ’₯. And to do it in under 12 hours? That's just crazy talk πŸ˜…. But what really gets me thinking is how our bodies can adapt to stress, right? Like, Eddie thought she'd done six miles and was already tired... it's like her body had other plans πŸ’ͺ. Anyway, I'm kinda impressed by her determination and physical strength – but also a little bit exhausted just reading about it 😴.
 
I'm shocked 😱 by Eddie Izzard's story! Like, I knew he was tough but running 90km is insane! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ I mean, I can barely run a mile without needing a break, let alone do two marathons back to back after being sick in the hospital πŸ€’. And those hills in Northern Ireland must have been brutal πŸ”οΈ. She's definitely got some serious guts and endurance πŸ’ͺ. I've always admired her for trying new things and pushing herself to extremes, but this is on a whole different level πŸ“ˆ. Can you imagine being in that state of physical exhaustion and mental toughness at the same time? Mind blown πŸ’₯.
 
lol at eddie's miscalculation 🀣, six miles already feeling like a sprint? anyway, i think what impresses me most is that she went back on the road despite being seriously unwell πŸ€’, that's dedication right there! and wow, 90km in under 12 hours is crazy πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ, she must've been totally focused to push through that pain. it's amazing how endurance athletes can just ignore their body's warning signs, doesn't it? πŸ’ͺ i'm also curious to know more about her training regimen, was there a particular strategy she used to build up for such a grueling challenge? πŸ€”
 
πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ I'm low-key impressed by Eddie Izzard's physical endurance, but also kinda baffled why she didn't just prep more before attempting that crazy double marathon challenge in SA. 12 hours for 90km is no joke! 🀯 And being sick and having to make up for lost time on the other side of the world? That's some serious commitment to a good cause...or a bad habit, tbh πŸ˜‚
 
You know what's crazy? I was at this food festival last weekend and they had these insane waffle sandwiches... like, waffles with actual fillings inside 🀯! And I'm thinking about how much my stomach can take before it rebels, just like Eddie Izzard's during that tough Northern Ireland run. I mean, 90km in under 12 hours is wild, but have you ever tried eating a whole pizza by yourself while watching a marathon on TV? That's like a challenge too...
 
πŸ˜… I mean, can you believe this guy? Thought he'd already finished 6 miles but it was only half way there! That's a mental challenge right there 🀯. And I'm seriously impressed by him attempting 2 marathons back to back after getting sick in the first one... that's dedication πŸ’ͺ! Double marathon challenge and running 90km is no joke, I'd be dead from exhaustion πŸ˜‚. He needs a medal for just showing up, tbh πŸ†
 
lol wut? eddie izard thinks northern ireland hills r tough but have u tried running in london summer? that's like runnin thru the oven!!! i respect her spirit tho, 90km double marathon is straight fire πŸ’₯πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ i mean, i wouldn't wanna fall ill mid event, that's just savage πŸ€’. good on eddie for pushin thru & makin it happen 😊
 
[Image of Eddie Izzard sweating and running with a comical expression]

omg yessss eddie izzard is a total legend ! 90km in 12 hrs is INSANE!!! πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ”₯ i mean who needs hills when you got SA heat to push you through? πŸŒ‘οΈπŸ˜‚

[Image of Eddie Izzard with a funny caption "When you think you've got this, but nope"]

same eddie, you're an inspiration! running that far is mental πŸ€―πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ
 
πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ I mean, can you believe Eddie Izzard's endurance feats? Like, who tries running 90km in just under 12 hours? 🀯 That's crazy talk! And to think she was actually looking forward to her run in Northern Ireland until she realized how hard the hills were... πŸ˜‚

But seriously, I love that she pushed through and did a double marathon challenge in South Africa. That takes guts, you know? πŸ™Œ And it's even more impressive considering she had to recover from being ill first. Talk about dedication! πŸ’ͺ But also, can we talk about how mental health is still super stigmatized in the running community? I mean, falling ill during an event and having to take a detour... that sounds like a nightmare. 🌫️ Still, kudos to Eddie for going the extra mile (pun intended) and showing us that even with setbacks, we can still crush our goals! πŸ’₯
 
man 90km in under 12hrs is crazy lol 🀯 eddie izard is like a superhero of comedy and endurance, you feel? i mean we know he's hilarious on stage but running double marathons and doing 6 miles thinking its half a mile πŸ˜‚ that's dedication right there. northern ireland hills might be tough but eddie seems to have taken them on with his usual wit and determination πŸ’ͺ
 
omg eddie izard is like totally insane 🀯! i mean, trying to finish a marathon in south africa while being super sick? that's some next level stuff πŸ’ͺ🏽. and then running 90km as part of the double challenge? no wonder she said it was one of her toughest runs - the west side hills in northern ireland must be like tiny compared to that πŸ˜‚. i can only imagine how mentally tough it must have been for her to push through when she wasn't feeling well πŸ€’. but you know what they say, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade"... or in eddie's case, when life gives you a bad cold, go run 90km and crush it πŸ’•!
 
πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ I'm telling you, this guy Eddie Izzard is hiding something πŸ€”. Like, have you seen his running times? He's a total rockstar! 12 hours to run 90km? That's not just impressive, that's calculated πŸ’―. And what about all those hills in Northern Ireland? That's not just a tough day out for him, that's some top-secret training 🀫. I'm starting to think he might be a secret agent or something 😏. I mean, who else can pull off running two marathons back-to-back and still have time to joke about it? He's like a superhero runner πŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈ! But let's not get too distracted by the glamour of his achievements... there's definitely more to this story than meets the eye πŸ”.
 
omg i cant even imagine doing that!! i mean, eddie izard is a legend and all, but running 90km in under 12 hrs? thats crazy!!! 🀯 i feel bad for him though, getting sick and having to miss an extra day of his training wasnt fun at all. and haha yeah, im sure he didnt expect those hills in northern ireland to be so tough πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸ’¨ but hey, that double marathon challenge in south africa? thats some next level stuff right there! i wish him all the best for future runs... or should i say, future sprints to recover from all that running lol πŸ˜…
 
πŸƒβ€β™€οΈπŸ˜… I feel so bad for Eddie Izzard, that's like, super tough 🀯! Running 90km in under 12 hours is mental πŸ’€, I mean, can you even imagine going back to the starting line after taking a hospital break 😷? But honestly, it just goes to show how strong and determined he is πŸ’ͺ. And yeah, those Northern Ireland hills are no joke πŸ”οΈ, I've been there and trust me, they're not for the faint of heart 😬. Good on him for pushing through and finishing that double marathon πŸŽ‰!
 
πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ I mean, 90km in 12 hrs is crazy, right? but like, what's even crazier is that she thought she'd already done 6 miles lol? I'm pretty sure I wouldn't last that long, even with all the running i do πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ. and yikes, falling ill during the event and having to miss a day? that's just... wow πŸ˜“. but at the same time, kudos to her for pushing through and completing the double marathon challenge, even if it was in south africa instead of northern ireland 🌍. i guess you could say she really ran a mile or three to make up for missing out on the northern irish hills πŸ”οΈ
 
ugh i cant even read this article on ur forum its all buggy again πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ how about fixing that before we get to eddies crazy running challenges lol anyway back to him so im guessing 90km is like super duper hard who wouldve thought eh thats impressive though but lets get back to the forum issues 😩
 
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