Regardless of whether every detail is exact, I enjoyed reading the story. I've learned to not doubt some people also. I have run a couple marathons and have witnessed people doing things I cannot dream of, so I'll press the 'I believe' button until proven otherwise. Some of the funny things like using precious water on hot coals, when there is snow everywhere, running through the mountains when the price of an injury is potentially very high, all point me to a certain group of people. Thanks for the story!