I’m no runner; I don’t jog. I’m not even a loper. But I know what a marathon is: a footrace run on an open course usually of 26 miles and 385 yards. It’s a long race. Everyone crosses the finish line—some still running, others walking, and I’ve even seen situations where some crawl the last few meters on hands and knees.
Runners train for marathons and have a plan that goes something like this: Pace yourself. Preserve your energy. Hydrate regularly. And above all, know your enemy, which is the strong desire to quit.
