The Spirit of Marathon

http://www.marathonmovie.com/home.html

This was indeed a truly inspirational movie clip. Probably it’s even more appealing to me as I’m working towards a similar goal. I am not mentally prepared to take up a marathon at this point of time but I truly understand the emotional struggle that one have to go thru throughout the 42km that will probably last for at least 5 hours as a non elite. Because……this is exactly how I felt on every of my long distance run. You are tested on your endurance of pain, cramps, emotional struggle……. But.. the after effect of running...you will have to try it yourself. It's simply 'high'..

One of the comments from the clip: “When you complete the marathon, there is nothing in life that you can’t try to do after that”.
I would probably want to agree to that to a certain extent. You will definitely be a stronger person, not only physically but mentally. I can never believe that I can run a 10km 2 years back. On my first attempt to do a 10km run in 2005, you can never imagine the excitement and sense of achievement I had upon crossing the finishing line.

“When you cross the finishing line, no matter how fast or how slow, it will change your life forever”..... I'm yet to find out myself….. I may not even have the guts to make the decision...:)

I always try to associate running a marathon & giving birth. Every woman who has been thru labour before will surely comment that it’s the most painful experience they have ever had.

Some similarities that I’ve been thinking about:

The 10 months of pregnancy is something that you may not enjoy (water retention, backache, lethargy…)
The training period prior to the marathon (strict diet, intense training schedule, abrasion, blister, black toe nail)

While in labour, the pain is beyond description. You swear that you do not want to go thru this again.
The pain and struggle you went thru in the 42km run. Cramps, stitches, emotionally and physically worn out. You question yourself why are you going thru this.

BUT

When you finally see your baby and holding close to you, you felt that you’re the most blessed person on earth. Month later, you’ll probably consider to have another baby :)
When you cross the finishing line, you felt that you are the WINNER, overcoming all fear and struggle. There’s no other thing that can stop you. You will want to do it AGAIN!!!