Rhino to Run Marathon Dressed as Jade Goody
The London Marathon has come to symbolise the spirit of humankind’s perseverance. Everyday folk, stripped down to their nines, running a ridiculous number of miles in aid of charity and collapsing in the final mile to the raucous laughter of the crowd who never grow tired of watching runners trying to walk whilst suffering severe cramp. Yet even more impressive are the number of people who do the run in fancy dress; the gasping lemons, the sweating ballerina policeman, and that perennial favourite of the children, the marathon running rhino. Next year, the London Marathon will be a particular special occasion, as, for the first time, a real African rhino will be taking part. In fitting with the great heritage of this race, the rhino will also adopt a costume. We spoke to the rhino, currently deep in the African bush.
‘When it came to choosing a costume, there was only one choice,’ confessed the rhino. ‘I’m dressed as probably the most famous marathon runner there is, Jade Goody. I’m already doing three hundred miles a week in training, though I’ll have to reduce the miles when it gets closer to the race. I have to gain a few pounds otherwise my costume won’t look right.’
