The "Wall" is not a fun experience to go through. It's the point in a race/run where you are drained. Energy gone; both physically and mentally. Every runner has hit; it's no if, but when.
That moment in a run can break you; but, when you remember why you are running, the second wind comes in with force.
This race was for the Marines; active, retired, fallen - it was for all Marines. This race was also for my kids. Part of why I run marathons, is to show my kids that anything is possible. Not just by me, but all the people out pounding the pavement and pushing themselves.
I want them to look back one day and remember these days and to feel as though they can take on any challenge and climb over that wall.
