What follows is a Poem written by Author Dennis Leger after he ran his 17th Grandma's Marathon with his youngest daughter. It was her first Marathon. It has served as inspiration to others when they reach that point of wanting to quit, and helped them finish whatever race it is they are running.

First Marathon

Alone in a crowd of strangers,

Anxiously waiting for the gun,

You haven't trained so well, I know.

I hope you're ready for the run!

Endure! Endure!

Ahead you'll find the reality wall

Where hope is lost and daydreams end.

When time and distance become one

Just don't let your spirit bend!

Endure! Endure!

It's better to stagger along today

And bear the pains and aches,

Than to wonder for a lifetime

If you have the strength it takes.

Endure! Endure!

Remember this oh lonely runner,

Life teaches us this lesson last:

Its greatest reward comes only

When you've done the hardest task.

Endure! Endure!

This poem is copyrighted by Dennis Leger.  We are using it with his permission.

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