I’m going to run in a marathon, sometime. Should be fun, you know? If I can already run for an hour straight at 8 MPH, then 26 miles would take a little more than 3 hours… that shouldn’t be too hard. I could always run a little bit more slowly if I’m feeling tired. Although I think the body parts that start wearing out over such long distances aren’t the same ones that wear out with larger exertions for short distances or efforts, like lifting weights. Usually it’s the heart or lungs that get tired, or the muscles… but if I can go for at least an hour, then those things are self sustaining. I guess it’ll be other things, like my feet hurting from the repeated impact, or something chafing against something else. Things that don’t regenerate quickly with more energy or rest, but rather need a few days of rest and recuperation to heal. I guess I’ll find out. True runners have to be going at least 10 MPH on average for the entire race to finish in their 2.5 hour times, and I can’t keep up that speed for much more than a mile on a treadmill, but I think 3 hours would be a pretty respectable marathon time for an absolute beginner. Only I’m not wearing those silly short shorts they wear, I don’t care what.