It's sad that this have to happen.
Those that have participated in half or full marathon or have ran competitively will understand one thing. However fit we are and however much we prepare ourselves, somehow or other, we are able to push ourselves beyond the usual timings during training runs. Past a certain stage, the mind is in a zone that doesn't really register fatigue or pain anymore. I guess it's just a matter of "fate", if one believes in such a thing.
Oh and why run? We homo sapiens are built to run! We have evolved into our current anatomical form to facilitate running. And non-stop running for up to 24 hours or more to chase down the hunted animal. Marathons... well are just a hark back to our pre-historic forefathers way of life. Those who have studied human evolution would know what I'm talking about.
Those that have participated in half or full marathon or have ran competitively will understand one thing. However fit we are and however much we prepare ourselves, somehow or other, we are able to push ourselves beyond the usual timings during training runs. Past a certain stage, the mind is in a zone that doesn't really register fatigue or pain anymore. I guess it's just a matter of "fate", if one believes in such a thing.
Oh and why run? We homo sapiens are built to run! We have evolved into our current anatomical form to facilitate running. And non-stop running for up to 24 hours or more to chase down the hunted animal. Marathons... well are just a hark back to our pre-historic forefathers way of life. Those who have studied human evolution would know what I'm talking about.
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