The Marathon Makers (2008)

For Grace and Tess, and all those who follow in their footsteps.

From its mythical military origins in the small Greek town of Marathon approximately 2,500 years ago, the act of running a marathon has become a universal symbol of achievement and inspiration, and organised marathons - especially at Olympic Games and in major cities around the world - have become a pinnacle of personal achievement recognized and respected in countries and cultures around the world.

But the lasting legacy of Halswelle, Hayes, Dorando and the Games of 1908 is that to endure, and never give in, can bring a touch of the hero into the lives of everyone.