Christopher Riff Browning(MM16116)- 26 was for a Greek messenger named Pheidippides. This was number 26, in the year 26 and the distance of 26.2. He is the whole reason that the marathon was created. He ran to Athens without stopping to deliver the message of victory before collapsing and dying. During the first couple marathonsContinue reading “From Pheidippides to Party Miles: A Louisiana Marathon Recap”