Train in Vain: Did Joe Strummer Actually Run the London and Paris Marathons?

Well, did he or didn't he?

(if you don't know who Joe Strummer is, well. The ClasH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Yl4ehzX-o)

I think the story that he ran Patis is deeply suspect (https://runandjumpblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/09/joe-strummer-and-the-paris-marathon/), though it's possible.

I remember reading Smash Hits about his first London run though.

http://www.openculture.com/2014/08/did-joe-strummer-frontman-of-the-clash-run-the-paris-and-london-marathons.html

Speaking of musicians running marathons - check out who you can best:

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6296982/musicians-who-have-run-marathons-sean-combs-alanis-morissette-joe-strummer-johnny-marr

It's probably best not to ask about his training regimen as they say. Or indeed anyones...

Does it matter? No.