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Tldr: Only run a marathon if you think you will truly enjoy it, not because you believe you have to to be a "real runner".
I have a 4 year goal to run the NYC marathon. Funny thing is, I know I am going to hate every second of it. (I mostly enjoy my daily runs though.)
Getting to the point where I can complete a marathon is the motivation, TBH. It's something that I believe I can do eventually and I must prove that to myself. It's going to take work and dedication to get there and the journey is what really matters most.