I read with shock, disbelief and sadness that the iconic and most established of all marathons in the world, the Boston Marathon held just 2 days ago was subject to a terrorist attack, when 2 bombs went off at the finish line killing 2 people and injuring more than a hundred.
Sport has always been a unifying spectacle and bringing people from all walks on a stage where the best and the brightest will prevail. Of course participating in an event is already an achievement in itself, and to borrow a phrase from John (the Penguin) Bingham, (below) and there are many sporting events worldwide ranging from the Olympics, World Cup, Wimbledon, French Open, Augusta Grand, F1 races around the world, the EPL, La Liga, Bundesliesia. For the runners there are literally hundreds of marathons each year, covering practically every weekend and in many cities both major and minor.
" Its not that I had the ability to finish well but I had the courage to start"
So it was with great sadness that the most established and admired marathon in the world, the Boston Marathon was subject to an act of wanton violence. 2 people have been confirmed dead, and over a hundred people injured.
I myself have dreamed of running Boston, the Holy Grail of all marathoners the world over, but my times have not been good enough. For the 50 to 54 category, you probably need to finish it before 3 hours 30 minutes, something which to me is a 'superhuman time', a time which I have never done.
The people who are behind this act are sensless, despicable individuals with evil intent.
But then again, the world is getting more and more dangerous with each passing year. I only hope and pray that the people injured will be able to recover speedily.
We must never let the evil overpower the good intent of humankind. Never.
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