Life is not about how fast you go, but is about how far you go. And running is a source of endless wisdom and not only about fitness. The principles and values that we develop in running are similar to those that we must develop in other domains of life like career, business and relationships. Life is a like a marathon because life is a long and arduous ordeal. What are the experiences gained during running that give insight to life? Is it about discipline and endurance? Is it about enjoying the journey? Or. Is it about running your own race? A marathon is a metaphor for life.