"WE ARE MARATHONERS"
I really don't know what happened. I know that we are 300 (ahoo! ahoo!) But looking at the race results there are only 247 who finished the TBR marathon. The first finished at 3:49:40 and the last 7:50:03, these times are doesn't matter that much for we just finished a 42.195Km.
Anyway, the purpose of this post is the idea that even if the statement "I AM A MARATHONER" sounds great and respect-worthy, I like the statement "WE ARE MARATHONERS" better. Because it captures the idea of a community of runners who dedicated their life to training and lots sacrifice.
This group is simply amazing! Thank you is not enough.
So along with millions of marathoners in the world, we can now say, "We are marathoners" and we are proud to do this. We have learn that the human spirit is up for any challenge. We have conquered "the wall." We were patient enough in every stride. Yes, we have sacrificed a lot but the sacrifices are nothing compared to the experience we had as we cross the finish line. I would like to relive that moment again and again.
To tell you honestly, the finisher's medal, finisher's shirt and loot bag are nothing compared to the friends I made and met along the way. The journey (preparation) is better than the destination (finish line). I would forever cherish everyone of you.
To all my TBR Dream Marathon 2010 classmates, thank you for sharing the Journey with James. Hope to meet you again in races (and in coffee shops?). May we live the dream and inspire others to do the same.
"I cannot and will not do this alone."
Photo credits: Photovendo, PhotoDavid and PhotoAlex
