Great article and educational. Because the marathon run originated with the Greeks, one imagines them as the ultimate hedonists, overly concerned with how their bodies looked.
Or maybe I've confused then with present day 🤔
A younger, slim friend of ours has just, an hour ago, delivered her first baby after 30 hours of labour. Now that's an example to me of a marathon struggle for life by a normally healthy, human individual.
The marathon was definitely "military" in nature. It was about getting the message from the battle of Marathon to Athens. And the runner - Philipides - died after delivering it, it's really a wonder that this sport took off.
Congrats to your friend on her marathons struggle!
Great article and educational. Because the marathon run originated with the Greeks, one imagines them as the ultimate hedonists, overly concerned with how their bodies looked.
Or maybe I've confused then with present day 🤔
A younger, slim friend of ours has just, an hour ago, delivered her first baby after 30 hours of labour. Now that's an example to me of a marathon struggle for life by a normally healthy, human individual.
Thanks Pawel...
The marathon was definitely "military" in nature. It was about getting the message from the battle of Marathon to Athens. And the runner - Philipides - died after delivering it, it's really a wonder that this sport took off.
Congrats to your friend on her marathons struggle!
I was just going to write the very same comment.
Excellent article.