James Heptonstall wanted to show that walking can be as fast as the subway. Therefore, he decided to race the train runs underground and seems it has proved its truth.
J.Heptonstall ran out of a London subway station to the other, and his friend at the time that the distance traveled subway train. Her husband was able to come running to the station on time, even for a few seconds prior to the train departure to yet another stop.
These 80-second-long race were accompanied camera and the video uploaded on YouTube. 30-year-old J.Heptonstall working environmental consultant, said he was inspired by similar challenges in other European cities.
"It was a pilot project. We saw several people carrying out such challenges in Europe, but have not seen anything this is done in London. I'm going to work mainly in the northern metro line, which is not the most pleasant experience, so as soon as I can, I'm running to work or trotting along the bike going, "- said J.Heptonstall.
Man tells us that with a tracksuit and a camera on his head while running to the next station received a man looks curved.
"So I ran, someone asked Noel (a friend, the rest of the metro), what I'm doing. All told, that does not believe that I will succeed. Others waited tense. But then I jumped on the subway and everyone started clapping, "- said winning the race to the train man.
Both guys are trained athletes. Mr Heptonstall is a rugby player, and his coach is a friend of Noelle Arsenal Football Club Academy.
J.Heptonstall said, "If the video gain popularity, then we may do another one."
