A lesson in humility: “If” by Rudyard Kipling

Marathoners are continually humbled by so many factors: other competitors, their very own bodies, the natural elements, and the shear distance they’re trying to overcome. Completing a marathon is a fantastic lesson in what we’re capable of, and also a frightening confrontation with our fears, anxieties, and challenges. Twenty-six point two miles is a long way to run, and a very humbling distance to race. Even though we’ve crossed the finish line before, the distance... Read More