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I want to run a marathon

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I just heard about the Boston Marathon and I watched this of the first explosion. It made me gag and cry.  I can’t imagine how it must have been for those present.   I didn’t know what to think and thought the person who did this terrible thing.  Was the point to ruin was supposed to be a triumphant day?  My thoughts came fast and jumbled until I from some insane part of me I thought, “It makes me want to run a marathon.” I’ve never run a marathon before. Never really saw the point of it really.  I want to say that its because I’ve been unhealthy and out of shape but the truth is I never liked the idea of all that pain.  I do admire the people who push themselves to the edge of human resistance. So what about running a marathon? Like a “giant f*** you!” to whoever did this.  I want them to know they didn’t succeed in ruining this day completely, those running towards the finish line, and towards the blast, those running ...