My original goal was to run the Seattle Marathon back in November. It was very cute because I would be running 26.2 miles at 26.2 years of age. I was on track to do just that (well...I was a little behind on my training) when in early October I had a change of employer. With starting a new job I was unable to ask for the time off to run the marathon that was just over a month away. I was devastated at that I wouldn't become a marathoner by my appointed deadline but at the same time I felt overwhelming relief that I wouldn't have to run the marathon (yet).
Four months later, I am beginning my training again. I have new drive and determination, the will to succeed, and a boyfriend who ran the marathon last year to go on runs with me and keep me encouraged. Today I reset the count down to 233 days until the marathon. This year I will not fail!
