MAY 2019 RUNNERSWORLD.COM/UK 047The volunteers
who get up at
the same time
as you to stand
on the kerb for
longer than you
run, cheering your
sweaty arse every
step only to see
you spit, burp and
spill water on their
socks. And you
get the medal!The
reactions
you get
from people
afterwards.R A N
H O W
FAR?!’
THE ALMOST CRUSHING, TRANSCENDENT RUNNER’S HIGH WHEN YOU
REALISE THAT, YES, YOU ARE GOING TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
‘YOU
No.No.BIG LOVE