Marathon Man

I did it! Finished the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. 26.2 miles.

That’s a long way. I’m ready to rest for a few days. In fact, I’m not running anywhere for a week or so.

I’m not running to the store. I’m not running to the bathroom. I’m not even running any errands this week.

But it sure feels good to have accomplished my goal - to complete a marathon in under 4 hours (my time was 3:58).

What is your huge goal? The one in the back of your mind that initially makes you roll your eyes and say to yourself, “yeah, right.” That was my reaction when I first considered a marathon.

Get started.

Do something toward that goal - if you’re serious.

You don’t start training for a marathon by running 14 miles. You start by taking baby steps. Walk a half mile. Increase that to a mile. Start jogging a little during your walks.

Eventually you’ll be jogging one mile. One becomes 1 1/4. Then 2. Then 3. Before you know it, you’re up to 8 miles. You’re getting serious. Getting better shoes and running clothes. You set intermittent goals - and achieve them.

So get started.

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