The athletes who will run in the woman's marathon of the 29th Olympiad in Beijing China are some of the very best distance athletes in the world. Each of them have worked incredibly hard to reach this level of competition, and to qualify to stand at the starting line in Tian'an Men Square. What happens during this race will be historic; the moments of the event will be forever seared in the memories of those who participate and those of us who will watch the race. We will witness the pinnacle of Athletic Achievement in a way that will inspire us to do our best, to push ourselves past our own limitations and to reach our own Olympic dreams. Show Links: http://revruns.blogspot.com http://www.olympictruce.org http://www.boston.com/sports/articles/2008/08/13/noguchi_wont_defend_her_marathon_title http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/feedarticle/7718316 http://www.runnersroundtable.com Call me: +1 206-338-3211 Fdip featured blog: http://beachrunner411.blogspot.com The song "China Girl” was by Lena http://www.lena.fm