What is the man in the picture doing?
running the marathon
How many marathons has he run?
43
Why did he run those marathons?
to raise money for charity
What is the name of the man in the picture? (just first name is ok)
Eddie / Eddie Izzard
What's unusual about his story?
He ran 43 marathons in less than 2 months.
Why did it take him more than 43 days to run his 43 marathons?
He ran for six days out of seven days.
How many weeks of training had he had before he ran those marathons?
5
How did people support him on his race?
They joined him on his run.
Why was the journey an 'ordeal'? Explain!
Because it was very painful. He had to have his feet bandaged, lost several toenails and had many blisters.
How was such an achievement possible for a person who is not a top athlete? Explain!
He started slowly at first. But, more importantly, he wanted to make a difference to people's lives.
