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Marathon Race Report: 490 BC »

The following is excerpted from a document recently discovered during an archaeological dig near Athens. It appears to be a running log with the name Pheidippides scrawled upon it. I translate it here from the ancient Greek, invoking the Muse as I do so. August 31, 490 BC: Sunny, with a little bit of wind. Did my final long run today. Was a bit of a struggle. These new Nike sandals don't…

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