As you probably know, I only ever run to catch a train, so I’m using “marathon” here in the sense of very long yet important travel, my MBTA trek into Boston.
The Greek Gods play a role in this story, too. This works surprisingly well with efforts for historical accuracy, because the capricious gods play a role in the ancient epics, sometimes supporting and sometimes destroying human goals.
I have a special affection for the historical story of Pheidippides, because my Greek history professor told our class about how he wanted to re-enact this run (well, not the tragic end, obvs), and he set out running a straight line between Marathon and Athens, and stopping only when he bumped into a military training base and suddenly had a lot of explaining to do. (He might have been messing with us, but it’s the story we all remember best about him. That, and his epic battle with the Anthropology department. )
Are you a runner? Have you ever run a marathon? Or are you a member of the no-running club?
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