> My reason for entering was a bet between two groups of people, one of which I happen to belong. However, the feeling I had after crossing the line, knowing that I did not surrender, I kept running all the way, that feeling lasted all week. That is to say, it lasted longer than my sore legs.

I'd love to know some more about this. How long did it take you to train to the point where you could run the whole thing, and how did you do it? And how fit were you before you started? The longest distance I've ever run in one go is 9 km in a fun run and I can't *imagine* what it must be like to run a full marathon.

Brunnen-"it must be worth it for that feeling afterwards"G