That’s Edward Norton jacked up in “American History X.” Edward Norton has gone from skinny to muscular and then back to skinny a number of times. It’s tough being a famous Hollywood actor. Now he’s taking on something more difficult, running the New York City Marathon. Anyone can make millions of dollars acting like they are someone else, but how many people can say they’ve run a marathon? Only really cool people.
In the article with CNN, Edward said that he wanted to be in better shape for his 40th birthday than he was on his 30th birthday. No small feat for someone who is always in great shape. So he decided that running a marathon was the best way to measure his fitness level. I agree. I’ve lifted weights intensely once for about a year and was able to bench over 300 pounds, but I never felt as fit as I do from running. Running a marathon is a great way to measure your endurance and put your body to the test. I hope you pass, Ed.
Another reason Edward Norton is running the New York Marathon is to benefit the Maasi Wilderness Conservation Trust protecting the land of the Maasi tribe. In order to prepare for the Marathon, Edward went to Africa to train with this African tribe famous for its runners. I’m sure it was an amazing experience. Not only did Edward get to do experience this life changing event, but he is also raising money for charity. Way to leverage your celebrity Edward Norton.
Now I just need to figure out how to leverage my Internet celebrity status…
Too cool! Marathon training is when running gets ugly, with blisters, corns, runaway appetites and the rest, so I’m always impressed when pretty people like Edward Norton train for them. The fact that he would be forgiven for slogging away with a trainer in a private gym somewhere makes the feat all the more impressive.
Great point. It’s awesome to see famous people accomplishing things without leveraging their celebrity.