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A collective buzzing of like-minded souls
Thoroughbreds on a mission began centuries ago
From the battlefields of Marathon to Athens, Greece
An Athenian ritual
Played out in the streets
The thrill of flight
Unison of a thousand feet
Strangers sharing tribulations
Cheered on by crowds proclaiming support
To modern day Pheidippides
Testing body, mind, and soul to the limit
Bittersweet pain for all to see
Every grueling mile to the finish line
What punishment, what excitement, what reward
Only twenty-six miles away
To declare their victory
As Pheidippides had on dying feet
Victory, a metal bestowed
For every pain, every tear, every doubt
Every exhausting mile
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Awesome! Love this
Thank you!
26.2 😁
Hahaha! Yes. 26 miles of pure bliss. Well not quite. But you won’t believed how addictive it is. Every marathon runner I know, including myself, go back for more punishment. Really it’s great fun!
I just always chuckle when I hear someone who has completed a marathon correcting someone who says, “26” miles, knowing how the last two tenths feel as long as the previous 26.
It’s difficult telling a non-marathon how wonderful it was. When most of the way it was sheer pain until you realize there’s only five more miles to go. Then it becomes interesting. 😉
Very intense and inspiring.Loved it 🙂
Thank you! I think people forget how the marathon got its name. An the unfortunate ending of the young messenger. Thank you for liking the post !
Yes. I had read about the story as a kid but I had kind of forgotten it. Your poem served as a reminder. Tributes to the brave soul. And do not mention, good work should always be appreciated. 🙂
Really digging the design and layout of your site. It’s visually pleasant!
Thank you!! It’s still a work in progress. I’ve only been blogging a month. So hopefully it will improve. Thanks again!
A very inspiring post! Great job!
Thank you! I love the story of the marathon and how millions now attempt to run 26 miles every year including myself. I’m addicted🙂
I agree, andI run marathons too! It’s an addiction for the best 😉