Why Is a Marathon Exactly 26.2 Miles?
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Why Is a Marathon Exactly 26.2 Miles?
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Why do people voluntarily run 26.2 miles, and who decided that the final 385 yards were absolutely necessary?
In this episode, Steve explores the strange history of the marathon, from an ancient Greek legend and the early Olympic Games to the chaotic 1908 race that helped establish the distance we know today. Along the way, we meet exhausted runners, interfering officials, a determined royal family, and Dorando Pietri, who crossed the finish line first but did not actually win.
It is a story of endurance, tradition, questionable decisions, and the remarkable human willingness to pay good money to suffer for several hours.
Because apparently, there is a reason for almost everything. Even if it is not a particularly good one.
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