A common question

I just realized that this is the first race I’ve run that my mom hasn’t asked me an important (and common) question. “How long is this marathon?”  Contrary to popular belief, every race run is NOT a marathon!  A marathon is a specific distance.  This misconception cracks me up.  This half marathon is 13.1 miles.  Exactly half of a full marathon which is 26.2.  But she didn’t ask this time, so I think she’s got it all worked out…Just wanted to share a little question that makes me giggle every time I hear it.  (Sorry Mom.  Didn’t mean to make fun. :))