There are all types of people running in the marathon.  In one marathon race I was participating in,
I was overtaken by one young Indian lady who ran barefooted - and she was fast.
On another occasion, I overtook a group of Malay girls, wearing the full tudung - covered head dress -
I think that's uncool.  And there are runners with earphones on - probably listening to their favourite
music and running at a leisurely pace.  Also runners with armbands and mobile phones attached - definitely
cool.  Obviously all these runners are enjoying themselves.
One Malay chap tapped me on the shoulders asking me for my age.  When I told him, he said that he
is 65 and yet he couldn't overtake me at the finish line.  At that time we were lining-up for refreshment
drinks supplied to all runners.  He was very much impressed with my superior performance to him
even though he is 7 years younger than I am.