Jeff Pearlman had a really great Q&A with Amy Hastings the other day -- here's my favorite part:
J.P.: Amy, how do you deal with the pain and
suffering come mile 16 … 17 … 18? And do you think, because you run
100-plus miles per week, your pain and suffering isn’t as bad as average
hacks like myself?
A.H.: When it comes down to it 26.2 miles is going
to hurt no matter how you slice it! Whether you are out there for two
hours or 10 it’s a lot for the body to go through. Marathons are are the
great equalizers in that sense because everyone hurts when they cross
the line. They create a sense of comraderie because it feels like you
went into battle with every other person out there and whether or not
you defeated the 26.2 mile beast, you attempted it and felt its wrath.
The 100-mile weeks definitely help me finish faster but both times when I
crossed the finish line I was hurting.
Ahhh, Amy. You're awesome.
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