Sudden thoughts..... Regardless of whether you completed a marathon in 3 hrs or 7 hrs, as long as you've done your best to push yourself towards the finished line, I guess it is an achievement that is well respected.

Was just glancing thru the Gold Coast Marathon race results and something really caught my attention:

BIB: M1761
Name: MARGARET CRIBBENS
Gun time: 07:09:02
Chip time: 07:06:27

I saw this lady with 3 others dressed themselves in yellow & red after both U-turn point. I can see that they are all enjoying the morning breeze, enjoying each other company. No stress on their face, just pure enjoyment. What truly amazed me is she is running a marathon to celebrate her 80th birthday!! She is 80 years old! Finished her marathon in 7:09, 51 sec before the official cut off time! Nothing but applause to her.... I doubt I'll still be running when I turn 80 honestly......^_^