From the tap of the trigger, to the torn tape of the finish line, each marathon runner is given 26 friendly reminders. Markers, as welcome as a friend's embrace or a word of encouragement. Anyone lucky and motivated enough to experience a marathon can attest to the importance of each of the 26 mile markers. Like an alphabet, a race is not complete without them.
I fell in love with running during my last few years in college and enjoy the simple act of lacing up my shoes and running out the door each morning. I run for fun but enjoy the competition of running against myself and that finish line clock. I have been privileged enough to experience races from the prestigious Boston Marathon, to the scenic Napa Valley Marathon and everywhere in between. I've run races of varying distances but prefer the long, grueling 26.2 mile marathon. Distance running provides me with plenty of time to think, observe and analyze the world around me, current events, and random happenings along the road.
I'm starting a log to track my day-to-day. I hope to cover everything from the random thoughts of my morning run to the newspaper-worthy.
I have a thirst for sports, a thirst for running, and a unique perspective to offer.
Join me on the road and run by when you can. As you run through days and months, it's always helpful to keep looking toward the next mentalmarker.
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