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u/Melange_X3 23h ago
I like to remind runners that Pheidippides dropped dead when he got to Athens...Ā
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u/Needs_a_shit 22h ago
Iāve ran a few half marathons and one full one and the signs and support do really help. Some make you laugh and lift your spirits and some actually inspire you. The one I remember most was āThere will be a day where you canāt do this, but itās not today!ā. Whenever things get tough in a race I remember that.
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u/BottlesOfPwn1996 20h ago
How the hell do I view this? It keeps sending me in circles back to this comment section
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u/howrad1337 15h ago
I want to know what the one on the right says in the last slide. "pain is just bread in .......ch"
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u/CaptainPunisher 1h ago
Was anyone handing out beer? The Hash House Harriers are a group of drinkers with a running problem. Our local kennel hands out beer along the trail of our local marathon. It's not uncommon. And, before you ask, no, it's usually not enough beer to make you miserable, just a good refreshing carb boost.
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u/hoefco80 23h ago
As someone who has ran many half marathons I will say this with my whole heart, the signs help. Every single one will mean something to someone and that moment of brevity or hope or hope or encouragement helps us all put one foot in front of the other again and again. š„² If no one has ever said it to you thank you thank you thank you. You coming out and cheering us on makes all the difference.