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#537734 23rd Jun 2011 5:42pm
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Hey guys just seen the guy running with the torch down the A41. I must admit I never thought id ever see the torch! Once in a lifetime jobby smile


It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses
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Good spot! No pics?

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He was too fast lol! Heading towards chester. I can always say "ive seen the torch" smile Other people must have seen him! Lets hope we get pics.


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I don't understand - the BBC website says it doesn't start until May 2012. Are they having a practise or something????
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13426353

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Its next year, 2012, when the Olympic torch is taken round the country

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Must be practicing

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it's not going to be one person running with it, few coppers running as well for 'security'

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Well I didnt hallucinate! Why do you think it was lit then?? I feel gutted that I didnt see the "real deal"


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The local (Liverpool)guy who was doing 40 marathons in 40 days is finishing today - i wonder if it was him???
He didn't have a torch when I saw him but he did have a stick with a flag on attached to his back pack

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Yea...... Just seen on the liverpool echo website that it was a practice run. frown It was Bernie Heywood 52 from brombrough. Cant copy links but its on the echo web site.


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