The Marathon Man sounds like an inspirational movie about a runner achieving a dream...but as we all remember, there's the whole Dustin Hoffman/Sir Laurence Olivier scene with the cavity drilling. So goes the aftermath of the Rock & Roll Marathon.
My husband achieved a goal to which he was dedicated for months. During those months, whether it was the resolve, the physical activity or the endorphins, he really changed...became calmer and more patient. Following the uplifting day of the event came...the dark side.
Every unreasonable request..."Can you get me a glass of water?", "Let me watch what I want to watch.", and "Can you and the kids hold your breath for a few hours so I can nap uninterrupted?"...was followed by his new mantra, "Hey, I ran a marathon today."
Now I may not have run a marathon, but I've given birth (twice)...which I did in 4:37, compared to his 5:20, thank you very much. And that "Hey, I just gave birth" thing didn't last two hours, but the marathon thing is certain to be raised well into the summer. I may have to run a marathon simply as a defense mechanism!!!!
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