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DeckerUltramarathon
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I must have spent the last 10 years in a box as I did not know Joe Strummer of the Clash ran 3 marathon's : runningmagazine.ca/the-scen...

I'm pretty sure running a Marathon after 10 pints of beer is not recommended :) faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-cl...

I've also been a fan of the bands The Postal Service and Deathcab for Cutie for some years now, but I had no idea the front man Ben Gibbard is a serious trail runner: youtu.be/DdH98vi3Vss He stopped drinking altogether I think. :)

Happy Friday!

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AlMorrHalf Marathon

My goodness me, he said he did not run at all for 4 weeks before any of the three marathons he ran and drank 10 pints the night before the 26 mile run, wow, after all that his time was 3 hours 30 minutes. 😊 🏃

Joe Strummer does not recommend that for any other person.

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to AlMorr

I know, it’s just crazy. Don’t think I could have done that even in my 20s! I much prefer Ben’s Gibbard’s approach. 🙂

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LordiMarathon

Strummer? Legend! London Calling was one of my first few treasured albums...I didn't know he was a runner! 10 pints? He was still quite young even then, but even so, that does not sound like a great carb loading strategy given the groggy heed and dehydration he'd likely have in the starting pen. Artistic licence maybe?

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LordiMarathon in reply to Lordi

Another unlikely marathoner - Eddie Izzard - A marathon every day for a month! Hardcore! m.youtube.com/playlist?list...

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Lordi

Wow that is just unbelievable! Seriously harcore!

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to Lordi

Yeah Strummer! I never would have pegged him for a runner. Haha yes maybe some licence there! The bathroom breaks alone would add so much time! 😳😁

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misswobbleMarathon

So did I. It’s a mug’s game 😁

Joe Strummer! Yeah baby 👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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misswobbleMarathon

Ooooh decisions decisions. Got a 14k today and wondering which way to head out It’s raining and filthy out. I’ve just had a double espresso and thinkin erm. .......trail Why not 😁🏃‍♀️

Mud, mud, glorious mud, nothing quite like it for ...... 🎵🎶

Have fun out there peeps 😃👍🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌨❄️🌧

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

When in doubt...run!

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misswobbleMarathon

I did 💪👍😃🏃‍♀️ 14 Km today

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DeckerUltramarathon in reply to misswobble

Awesome! 👍🏼👊🏃‍♀️

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