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Eddie Izzard Runs for Hope

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This January, Eddie Izzard is taking on a month-long marathon challenge via the Zwift App and we’d love for you to join him!

The Run For Hope challenge will see Eddie attempt to run 31 marathons followed by performing 31 stand-up shows, in 31 days – to raise money to give to charities that Make Humanity Great. Designed for runners of all abilities this challenge will enable you to reach your personal fitness goal this year.

Details below on how you can join Eddie’s challenge of running a marathon every day during the month of January:

To join Eddie:

  • 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.
Zwift Eddie

Run alongside Eddie, then catch the comedy show after your run, streamed LIVE with a simple donation to the Make Humanity Great Again fund as your entry fee.

For more information on the challenge, to buy tickets for the stand-up shows or to donate, go to Eddie’s website HERE.

Written by
Andy Tomlinson

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