“Memory is an abstract painting; it does not present things as they are, but rather as they feel.” —Eudora Welty The memories of my 2018 Boston Marathon experience are snippets; flashes of thought tethered to visual imprints. I’m not certain if what I remember is actually what happened, but this is what I remember:

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On Sunday I’m hosting the bridal shower of one of my nearest and dearest.  As I prepare for the party I am thinking about rites of passages.  

    As the countdown to Berlin Marathon Training Day #1 progresses, I continue to think not only about race goals but also, of course, about training goals.  

As the countdown to Berlin Marathon Training Day #1 continues, I’m thinking about commitment and what it means to commit to marathon training.  Like any commitment, whether it is to a job, a significant other, or a way of life, committing to a 16-week training plan is a well thought out choice.

I start training for the Berlin Marathon one week from today!  This will be my third marathon training cycle and I am so excited for the journey.