A friend was sharing her recent overseas marathoning
experiences with me and it was amazing to hear how she described the feeling
that was present in the pack while running.
Very few of the other runners spoke any English at all and she was among one of only a small handful of westerners in the field. This mattered not as the primitive bond of running and the runner brought them together as a group. While spoken language prohibited the normal banter that one might in these sorts of races, there was still plenty of positive body language, help and sharing that you would expect.
The main thing she said was that she just felt instantly welcome in amongst all these other runners. Truly a sport that transcends race, gender and language barriers.
Step out the door and experience it for yourself.
Running together (while breaking down barriers), stride for stride on a life changing ride!—Sean Muller
Very few of the other runners spoke any English at all and she was among one of only a small handful of westerners in the field. This mattered not as the primitive bond of running and the runner brought them together as a group. While spoken language prohibited the normal banter that one might in these sorts of races, there was still plenty of positive body language, help and sharing that you would expect.
The main thing she said was that she just felt instantly welcome in amongst all these other runners. Truly a sport that transcends race, gender and language barriers.
Step out the door and experience it for yourself.
Running together (while breaking down barriers), stride for stride on a life changing ride!—Sean Muller
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