Maybe one day I'll complete the fifth crossing, for fun. He hopes Nadine and their new baby will be there to watch him end his challenge. Mr Pope began his run in Forrest's famous plaid shirt and chinos but has since ditched that look for a bushy beard and a 'Bubba-Gump' hat - much like Forrest's transformation. He has also been updating social media by posting photos of his visits to landmarks from the movie.
So I've just been informed that it's 23 years today that Forrest Gump was released. I've just run 23 miles so far today too. While he did use crutches as a kid likely corrective , we know him to be a strong runner from an early age. He goes on to play college football, fight in Vietnam, play professional ping-pong, and work a shrimp boat, all of which require a high level of physical activity.
Forrest embarks on his run wearing Nike running sneakers, khaki pants, a cotton button-down, and baseball cap. For at least the first leg, he wears only this outfit, though he is later seen in a number of get-ups, including running shorts, track pants, a windbreaker, and other warm clothes that would get him through colder temperatures.
On his first day, Forrest runs past people watching a newscast reporting that President Jimmy Carter fainted from heat exhaustion while running a six-mile race.
Given this information, we know that Forrest starts his run on or around October 1, Other key stats:. Now, I wanted not only to know if such a feat would be possible but also to understand the mind-set of an ultra-ultra-ultra runner, what this kind of constant activity would do to the body, and what we normal runners can learn from such a fantastical, fictional journey. He has perfect form "He starts to run and my first thought is, 'F--k, this guy's got perfect form.
His back is straight, he's landing sort of mid-foot, he's driving forward with his knees, his arms are relaxed. He chose the best shoes for his time "Back in the day, the shoe he was wearing was a pretty good choice.
The fact that a good amount of his running was a modest pace allows him to get some extra mileage out of his shoes and puts less wear and tear on his body. He's got minimalist footwear — those are the early Nikes with the zero drop differential between the heel and the toe, so I thought, 'Ah, nice choice of shoes.
He has the ideal mind-set "Any advantage for Forrest would be that he doesn't have any goal. A lot of people who run trans-America races find some real hardships about two thirds of the way through. They realize, 'I've come 2, miles and I've still got 1, miles to go. But Forrest wouldn't have that weight on him.
There's almost a lightness to it; no expectation to no goal. These people who are doing this miles-a-day, you can't do that kind of training beforehand because you burn out. A couple of weeks into it you adapt to the rigors of the miles and the eating. Running through hot and humid climates "Just seeing him start in Alabama, he's running across some of the hot places in what looks to be the middle of summer and it's going to take its toll.
The heat and humidity would be way harder in most cases than the cold. I never once saw him carrying any supplies. When we were in Arkansas, we encountered a starving stray dog who was super friendly. After all local houses said they didn't know whose dog it was and after being told it would probably get shot to put it out of its misery, my girlfriend and I took her in and named her Hope, after the town we found her in.
With help from the local community and veterinary hospital we got her to a local animal sanctuary from where she was eventually re-homed to Massachusetts, where she still lives now. It's so easy to turn away from a problem, but so rewarding to get stuck into one. Don't look away next time! Well, being a dad to my new daughter and getting married are my two main priorities now, but running-wise, Berlin marathon is on the cards for September, after competing in the Red Bull Quicksand event.
I have a few other VERY cool things up my sleeve too, but you'll just have to stay tuned for that. You can do that by following me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram by searching runroblarun and by visiting my website Going The Distance Run where you can also donate to my two amazing charities - the WWF and Peace Direct.
Recent Articles. How would you describe the moment when you decided to embark on this incredible journey? How does this type of ultra running differ from running your average city marathon? How do you hydrate and fuel? What keeps you going on your darkest days? What has been the highlight so far? How has the reception been by the people in America? How do locals receive you when you run through their small towns and suburbs? Do you think Tom Hanks will reach out off the back of this incredible feat?
How would you react if he did? Is it tough running dressed as Forrest Gump? Do the vintage running shoes give you blisters? What was it like running the London marathon as Forrest Gump? Can you describe some of the other life-changing experiences you've had while embarking upon this adventure?
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