But what's his motive for such a mammoth run? Jan 29, 2012 - Jerry Smallwood is an experienced ultradistance runner based in the UK, read his trials and tribulations during the training and racing year. I Remember 2016. The second leg will take him from LA through 18 states to Marshall Point in Maine. Read about our approach to external linking. Lunch. Dismiss Visit. In Tom Hanks’ 90s movie classic, Forrest runs across the length of America - then turns around and runs it again, and again, until he’s crossed the county five times. Meet the real-life Forrest Gump who 'just felt like running' Catriona White 24 April 2017. . Run Forrest, run! Yet it’s the characters he’s been struck by most. Forrest Gump: I don't know if we each have a destiny, or if we're all just floatin' around accidental-like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe it's both. It Happens. I Would Pray For You. “It’s probably a nutritionist’s nightmare, but because I’ve organised this myself and don’t have many finances, there’s a lot of fast food and sugary drinks to hit the calorie count. Rob is running for a humanitarian and a wildlife charity, choosing his causes from a line in the film. #calories #sundaydinner #ultrarunning. “But instead of using it, he invited me in, cooked me chilli and let me stay in his camping trailer.”, Jogging along with today's donated swag! The original illustration was made with ink and markers. His story tonight on @News12WC pic.twitter.com/F9Qqtf2Z0E. “Forrest doesn’t judge anyone on race or intelligence or standing, he just saw people as they were. Leaving Work. I’m A Simple Man . U.S Army. ", Best Quote Ever. Check the sneakers! An illustration of Forrest Gump running across the US and the quote “I just felt like running”. Share this: Copy this link. Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates. At the very least, after smashing up to almost two marathons per day, he can eat all the boxes of chocolates that life throws at him. I just hate mornings.”. I May Not Be A Smart Mayuhn. And Just When Parents Decided. After his girlfriend returned to the UK on 22 March, this has been an entirely solo mission for Rob, but he's been overwhelmed by the support of family and strangers alike. Here are the 20 best Forrest Gump quotes from the movie featuring famous quotes and sayings about Jenny, shrimp, running, mama and a box of chocolates. Read more about sharing. With 6,000 calories needed a day to keep him going, food is constantly in Rob’s thoughts. Two vitamin waters. “Reporters asked Forrest whether he was running for women’s rights, world peace, the homeless, animals or the environment. On others, you get to meet the real-life Forrest Gump! Below is our awesome collection of Forrest Gump memes you’ll surely enjoy! You're a power user moving through this website with super-human speed. Some days at work are tough. Stay safe and healthy. If you saw Rob Pope running towards you, with his full beard, red cap, Nike shoes and checked shirt, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d stepped straight into the film Forrest Gump. Sport Health & Wellbeing. #hero pic.twitter.com/jDBs3Pejgl. America’s pretty big – 100 marathons wide big, at Rob’s estimate. Sprinting through the states on a shoestring budget and no supporting team means Rob often has often had to rely on the kindness of strangers, who’ve come in all sorts of guises. A tough day, but worth it to get to here. You reached this page when attempting to access https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/2016197-i-just-felt-like-running from 78.47.110.235 on 2020-09-26 01:58:52 UTC. @tomhanks Here is @runroblarun rescuing a poorly stray dog on top of his 40+mile day run of recreating the Forrest Gump run. @wwf_uk @wwf @beautifulberfa @modelcitizenfund @eattrek @science sport #WWF #peacedirect #5000miles #running #ultrarunning #ruralretreat #Virginia, A post shared by goingthedistancerun@gmail.com (@run.robla.run) on Apr 4, 2017 at 5:09am PDT. So in a similar way, I’m just trying to bring a bit of sunshine to people’s lives.”, Some big footsteps to follow in... #tomhanks #forrestgump #Nike #cortez #classic #running #ultrarunning #instarunners www.goingthedistancerun.com, A post shared by goingthedistancerun@gmail.com (@run.robla.run) on Dec 13, 2016 at 7:54am PST. (Thirty-eight, incidentally, is the exact age Tom Hanks was when he played Forrest.). Maybe both is happenin' at the same time. “It was Bud Light, so I think that counts as a type of sports drink.”@runroblarun was handed a beer during #BostonMarathon pic.twitter.com/qi7GetYdgh, Real life Forrest Gump, Dan Pope, reaches the finish. Two cookies. Failing serious injury or disaster, Rob’s confident he’s going to complete his challenge – achieving what no one (other than Forrest), ever has. “That’s why I’m still going. It’s not ideal, but you’ve got to work with what you’ve got.”. “I knocked on one house in Tennessee and asked the guy if I could camp in his back garden for the night. So through these two charities, I’m covering all five bases.”.