In this very special extra episode we speak to Eddie Izzard. Eddie is a big runner and a trans woman. She made headlines recently when her decision to use she/her pronouns came to light. We wanted to talk to her about her running experiences, and to demonstrate the inclusivity and support of our community. Last year, Eddie decided it was time to do something big, and she wanted to use running to achieve it. Throughout January 2021, under the banner of Make Humanity Great Again, Eddie is running 31 marathons on a treadmill, and then performing 31 stand-up shows, in 31 days, in 31 virtual cities from across Europe and around the world. She’s doing this to raise money to give to charities that Make Humanity Great. These charities include Fareshare, Walking With The Wounded, Care International, United to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases and Covenant House New York City. Please donate to these causes by hitting the links below or donating to the numbers.
We talked to Eddie while she was running her 20th marathon in a virtual Helsinki. She talked to us about her running, and all the injuries that she’s currently suffering from. And we also talk about her pronouns, and the response that she’s had as a result. Eddie talks honestly about her experiences and her politics, expressing her own views – which do not necessarily reflect those of Women’s Running, but are certainly interesting listening. She talks frankly about Brexit, Donald Trump, and also John Major and a Curly Wurly – you have been warned. What Eddie is doing right now, the money she’s raising and her quest to spread positivity and hope makes her one of the most inspiring people we’ve ever spoken to.
Make Humanity Great Again Donation information:
Just go to eddieizzard.com and hit the ‘Donate’ button to give as much as you like via our Crowdfunder site.
Or if you have a UK phone, you can send a text instead.
To donate £10, just text the word TEN to 70810.
To donate £20, just text the word TWENTY to the same number - 70810.
How to join Eddie the 31-Day Challenge:
- Follow Eddie on Zwift Companion App
- When you enter Zwift there is the 'join another Zwifter', Eddie will appear near the top of that list, click the name, and a press run with Eddie. You can now join Eddie for the marathon attempt of the day.
Find out more on Eddie’s page here.
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