www.bbc.co.uk More on this programme: www.bbc.co.uk Sponsor Eddie's run for Sport Relief: www.comicrelief.com In summer 2009 Eddie Izzard attempted the ultimate human endurance challenge for Sport Relief - running a staggering 43 marathons in 51 days around the UK. Covering 1166 brutal miles around the United Kingdom he ran a marathon a day, six days a week, for eight weeks.