Finally, the most pressing question in running history solved! Who knew the King had such an impact on our sport? Now, can we please focus on more important things... like getting more water stations on course?
Fascinating read! Never knew the King's role in setting the marathon distance.
Yeah, it's crazy how much history is behind our sport! Thanks for sharing this, really interesting to learn about the origins of the marathon distance.
Love this piece of history! Who knew the King played a role in standardizing the marathon distance? Fascinating read.
Yeah, crazy how one person can make a difference! The King's contribution is a reminder that even the smallest actions can have a lasting impact on our sport.