Today, I had one of the best experiences in my life participating in the classic Marathon route in Greece. The classic Marathon route starts at the city of Marathon and ends in the Kallimarmaron stadium, in the center of Athens 42Km and 192 meters away.I decided to take part in this great event after a bet I placed one year back with some friends of mine over a dinner. This simple conversation was the cause of what followed: 8 months of physical training and a Marathon: An experience difficult to describe in words.
In the marathon you compete with yourself and the last 10 kilometers were really hell for me. My body was aching all over and my stomach refused to follow as I threw up twice.
I ended the Marathon in 4Hours, and 33 minutes and the moment I entered the crowded stadium was an extraordinary atmosphere. My sentiments exploded as I passed the finishing line hand-to-hand with a running mate that I met during the last 5 Km.
In the beginning I said to myself that I will not pass my body and mind through this test again! How dumb was I! After I got some rest and had a good dinner and can't wait to live this experience again next year!
I need to mention that finishing the marathon and writing this post wouldn't be possible if Nathalie was not standing next to me all the last year. Thanks for being there Nat!
What a day!!
