This is a race report and audio recording of my 7th time running the Boston Marathon.  This year was different in that I approached the starting line unprepared for the task ahead of me.  Suffering from a case of peroneal tendonitis, my training was minimal throughout the winter months.  On April 21st, 2008 I made the decision to ignore common sense setting a bad example to friends, family and fellow runners by ignoring my pain and pushing myself through a 26.2 mile race.  What you'll hear in this episode is neither inspiring or noble, but it will raise the question: "Why?‿
Show Links:
www.worldwidehalf.com
steverunner.com/PatriotsDayResults.htm
www.bostonmarathon.com
The song “Curra Road‿ by Sharon Shannon off her 2007 album “Renegade‿ sung by Mike McGoldrick and produced by Daisy Entertainment in Dublin, Ireland.  www.sharonshannon.com
O Fortuna was recorded by the Boston Symphony Orchestra www.bso.org
The parody “Finish Line‿ was inspired of the song “Still Alive‿ by Jonathan Coulton www.jonathancoulton.com