I was running along the canal this morning to get to the Victoria Park. To reach the entrance you have to clim up a little slope, so I stopped and started walking while drinking water. Suddenly I heard the shout "don't stop, keep going!" I did not realise at first it was meant for me, but then I looked over the other side of the canal and saw a few guys taking a time off from their work. They shouted at me again "come on, run!" So I happily obliged and trotted up into the park.
This incident reminded me of one day in April this year. I was running along the Thames River, when suddenly a truck stopped, the door opened and the driver got off. Then I saw him running towards me! Naturally I was very alarmed; I thought it was one of those nutters in London. But then he looked into my eyes and asked me; "Are you running the marathon tomorrow?" Yes it was the day before the London marathon, and he just wanted to wish me a good luck. I thanked him sincerely (I wasn't going to run the London marathon, but I couldn't possibly tell no to him) and he returned to his truck and drove away. It was incredible, especially to think it happened in the middle of megalopolis like London!
We marathoners can always hear what spectators are shouting to us. Although I cannot stop to say thank you to everyone, I really really appreciate your support. I am not exaggerating when I say it is only the cheering from the crowd that keeps me going in the last 5 miles of the Boston Marathon.
Today: 16 miles
This week: 52 miles
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