The Origin of the Marathon comes from the story how a herald named Phidippides ran the 26 miles from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory.
Notice Phidippides didn’t take a bus, cab or train?
Running is our natural form of transportation. Through technological advances (and laziness) we no longer rely on our true method for traveling modest distances.
Running is not just exercising our bodies. Running is our tool, and we need to use our tools to be true to our nature.
Enjoy this natural, and seldom used, state of being. Your body is functioning as it was meant to be used.
Connect your energy with all living beings around you. Trees, birds, and people. This will not only solidify your natural state of being, it will also fuel your energy.
Practice this. It will be useful and necessary on Marathon Sunday.
My first Marathon, I ran into trouble after the first 90 minutes. Since my training involved 90 minute runs, my body was ready to stop.
I realized I needed help, fast! Panic was setting in.
I was helped by slapping the out-stretched hands of the children lining the course. I immediately felt stronger, where I was feeling weak.
I fueled my energy with the passion and energy of the children. God Bless them!
You can, too.
NGU: Never Give Up!
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