By: John Mark Boling,
on 11/2/2011
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OP: The legend o
f the Greek messenger running twenty-six miles from Marathon to Athens with news of victory in battle is the inspiration for our modern-day race. Sources suggest that in reality, the entire Greek army marched this distance to defend Athens. Why does this popular myth persist in spite of its historical inaccuracy?
By: John Mark Boling,
on 10/29/2010
Good luck to everyone running the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend! Hopefully you already picked up your copy of MARATHON: THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED WESTERN CIVILIZATION, so you know exactly why you're running 26.2 miles (and can think to yourself around Mile 22 how glad you are not to be running in armor with people trying to kill you at the finish line).
Great job on this impressive accomplishment! Run hard and stay healthy!
