Dean Karnazes on "The Marathon"

I recently stumbled on the blog of Dean Karnazes. Dean, if you didn’t know, is famed for his ultra marathon and endurance feats, but he also writes a great blog article!

Take this one, for example, which focuses on “the marathon“. I wouldn’t dream of copying Dean’s article and posting it here, but I would suggest every marathoner take a few minutes time to read it. Both first time and experienced marathoners alike are sure to take something from his post.

Here’s an extract:

THE MARATHON

The Marathon is not about running, it is about salvation. We spend so much of our lives doubting ourselves, thinking we’re not good enough, not strong enough, not made of the right stuff. The Marathon is an opportunity for redemption. “Opportunity,” because the outcome is uncertain. “Opportunity,” because it is up to you, and only you, to make it happen.

There is no luck involved in finishing a marathon, the ingredients required to tackle this formidable challenge are straightforward: commitment, sacrifice, grit, and raw determination. Plain and simple.