I love running marathons, all 26 miles!
I have never done one.
It was part of the modern Olympic events since 1896.
That is a long time ago.
Yea, I only do one or two a year, but there is over 800 held world wide a year.
I should try to do one.
You should, great for your health just start slow. It's named after the greek messenger Philippides.
Who is Philippides?
The Greek Messenger, he ran that distance to announce Persians had been defeated.