**Prompt:**

At the top of the illustration image, "Level Up, Aidan! You’ve Unlocked Marathon Mode!"

Create a funny, cartoon-style illustration of a video game scene inspired by classic Nintendo games. Imagine Aidan as a pixelated Mario-meets-marathon-runner hybrid—sweatband on his head, power-up energy gel in hand, and joy-cons strapped to his shoes for “speed boost mode.” He’s sprinting through a retro 8-bit cityscape where cheering Toads and Princess Peach wave foam fingers. Koopas hold up "Good Luck!" signs, and question blocks rain down gold medals instead of coins. Behind him, a massive “Final Boss” is a treadmill set to an impossible speed, with flashing lights reading: "YOU DID IT!" Style is bright, nostalgic, and bursting with classic gaming humor.

Generated with these themes: Marathon, Good luck, Gaming, and Nintendo.

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