Marathons used to be for elite runners only. No one else would even think of entering.
Today, marathons are packed with entrants of all abilities, as competitive runners lead the ever-growing pack of serious runners, casual runners, joggers, and walkers.
Even pregnant women are completing marathons, just hours before giving birth. Such was the case at the Chicago Marathon, on October 9. Amber Miller had many previous marathons under her belt; for this one, she had a ready-to-pop baby girl under her belt.
No footage of Amber’s finish exists, so Conan O’Brien called upon his Peanut Players to re-enact the marathon baby drama.
Yes, marathoners can be a little nutty.
But the unusual experiences of any number of marathoners don’t detract from the serious endeavor of running 26.2 miles. It can be a fatal experience, and many runners have died during races. In fact, two have died during the Chicago Marathon: one this year, and one in 2007.
Some people make “running a marathon” a line item on their bucket list. But no one wants it to be the last thing they do on this Earth.
For me, running a marathon is the last thing in the world I would ever choose to do. Except for running a marathon...and then giving birth.
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