Run, Fat Boy, Run Page #7

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here in London...

for the first

annual Nike River Run.

We've had a very warm welcome

from the crowd...

and we've got perfect conditions

for this race, Denise.

We certainly have.

along the River Thames...

from all over the globe...

and an amazing way

for many of these folks...

to raise money for so many

worthwhile charities.

And as we can see,

race officials...

are already busy

at the starting line...

with the start

less than an hour away.

- Taxi!

- # Keep on runnin' #

Taxi!

- # Keep on hidin' #

- Taxi!

Wait!

- Wait!

- # One fine day #

# I'm gonna be the one #

# To make you understand #

- It's a wonderful course.

- # Oh, yeah #

- They'll wind

around the Thames...

- # I'm gonna be your man #

They'll cross over five bridges,

including Osney Bridge...

Albert Bridge,

and the Millennium Bridge.

OK, OK. So go at your

own pace today, all right?

- Slow and steady.

- OK. Slow and steady.

Yeah, they're challenging

the leaders we have here.

One from Japan,

Hiyusha Shinuzu...

and, of course, up there also,

is Sumi Yamata.

Watch it!

- ldiot!

- # Keep on runnin' #

- # Runnin' from #

- The other way! Go back!

- # My heart #

- No, we're not goin' back!

Amongst the names

we should keep an eye on...

are the men from Kenya.

Always so strong, Wilson Deetay

and Collington Degwa...

they always can be found

at front of the pack.

This is as far

as I can get, mate.

But I need to get to the start

of the race.

Well, it's just over the bridge.

That's fifteen quid, mate.

Have you got any money?

Sir, we have

a slight liquidity problem.

That is a shame.

Uh, no. Wait, wait, wait,

wait, wait.

Look, look. This is a 19...

...40 Rolex 520 Perpetual

Oyster with a bubble back.

That's not too shabby.

Gordon,

you can't possibly give him--

Hey, it's an investment.

Gordon, thank you.

I'll see you later then.

# Keep on runnin' #

Hey, good luck!

Now, typically,

the day would have started...

at the crack of dawn

for most of these runners.

They had a balanced breakfast...

precise physical

and mental preparation.

On a day like today,

to leave anything to chance...

you'd either have

to be extremely naive...

or a complete idiot.

# Everyone is talkin' about me #

Over here. To me, to me.

That's it. Be careful.

That's an antique.

- Did it start? Did it start?

- Not yet.

- Turn it on.

- Here we go.

What do we love

about these days...

is the sheer

mix of competitors.

They come

in all shapes and sizes...

from the elite over there

to the--how should we put it--

not so elite.

That's Dennis!

Look at that stretch.

Look at that.

Double or nothing?

Yeah, right.

Just a few minutes to go now.

The warm-ups should be complete.

It's time, if you have one,

for that pre-race ritual.

Well, well, well.

You made it, huh?

Yeah.

Just wanna wish you luck

out there.

You, too. How are your nipples?

Great.

- More toast.

- Only a few moments...

to go now,

and the officials are--

Who do you want to win,

Daddy or Whit?

- Who do you wanna win?

- Daddy, of course.

- If you're one

of the fun runners...

- What about you?

- it's just about

completing the course.

- Eat your toast.

And what a great turnout

we've got here today.

Why am I always the tortoise?

A bet's a bet.

Excuse me. I'm sorry.

- Pardon me.

- All right.

Well, Dennis, I gotta admit...

I didn't think

you'd make it this far.

I mean, uh...

you don't exactly have

the best, uh, track record...

now, do you?

Yeah, well that was then,

and this is now.

No, Dennis.

This is now.

All right.

Don't feel you have to keep up

with me.

Well, don't feel

you have to keep up with me.

Oh, yeah, that's the spirit.

And they're off, Chris.

Yet another great marathon...

getting under way

here in London.

And having these great runners

go 26.2 miles...

of crowded London streets...

That was great, what you did

with Jake yesterday, by the way.

Thanks.

I know Libby

really appreciated it, too.

Oh, I'm glad.

In fact,

she was so appreciative...

we had a nice little jump

on the bed.

- What?

- Have a good race.

Isn't it enough?

What?

You got the girl, all right?

Isn't it enough?

I just think it's high time

you realize...

that it's over, sir.

Otherwise, it's gonna be

very tough for you...

- when we move to Chicago.

- What?

You better

slow down there, chief.

You got a long way to go.

- Yeah, well, so have you.

- Oh, yeah!

Yes, I like it.

Run, fat boy, run!

I can lose weight...

but you'll always be

an a**hole.

Now, once again,

it's still being dominated...

- by the Kenyans, Denise.

- Look at that.

The runners are making their way

along the embankment.

What a beautiful view of the...

So, here we are

among the leaders of the moment.

The pace is relatively relaxed

for the opening miles.

Maybe a little too relaxed,

Chris.

It looks like we've got

a couple of amateurs...

coming up from the back.

Mom!

It looks like these two boys...

are running a race

of their own here today.

In fact,

they're causing quite a stir...

among the serious runners.

Not something

you'd really expect...

at this stage in the race.

Oh. Sorry, sir.

There's a man down.

Sorry.

All eyes right now

are on these two runners.

No, no, no, no, no.

What are you doing?

- We hope to bring you

that information quickly.

- Slow down.

But he looks good, doesn't he?

- Oh, yeah.

- Oh, yeah.

...setting a new world record.

What are you trying to prove?

She doesn't

love you any more, man.

I'm not doing this for Libby.

Yeah, right.

You're ridiculous, dude.

What's the matter, Whit,

can't keep up?

Oh!

Daddy!

Dennis! I mean, Whit!

It does look very serious.

We're getting

some more information--

Stay down! Stay down!

Where do you think you're going?

- I have to go help Dennis.

- Why?

Because I am

the assistant coach.

Yes!

He now leads

at the ten-mile mark.

And that looks really painful.

Looks like

this runner's race day...

will be ending

at a Leeds hospital.

Yeah, absolutely tragic--

Mom, do something!

- We certainly do.

Let's get back...

- Come on.

to the leaders

in the female race.

Sh*t.

Huh?

Gordon, I think I speak

for everyone here...

when I say, "Give me my money."

Five grand, please.

OK, here's the thing

about the money...

and, actually,

it's kind of funny.

Uh...I don't have it.

Would you excuse us a moment?

Hi. I'm looking

for a patient, Dennis Doyle.

Are you family?

- Yeah.

- Doyle?

Yes, Dennis Doyle.

Oh, I'm sorry,

we don't seem to have anyone...

registered by that name.

Are you sure?

He's a runner in the marathon.

Oh, the runner. Oh, yeah.

Well, he's just arrived.

- Libby?

- Whit?

How'd you know I was here?

What are you doing here?

Honey,

that psychopath tripped me.

He tripped me.

I think I have ligament damage.

Guys, can we-- Can we just--

Fellas, can we--

Look, I'm a patient, please.

Just one-- Find me!

Easy, easy! Ow!

Vince, look, when I said

I didn't have the money...

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