Today is Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and sometime around this day in 490 BC, legend has it that Greek messenger Pheidippides completed the ultra-ultra marathon that would inspire the most iconic event in the modern Olympic Games, along with an entire culture built around the desire to follow in his footsteps.
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This episode was edited and produced by my good friend and confidant, Rob Garcia. Check out his podcast, Rob on the Run on Youtube, or on Instagram as @robontherunpod.
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