Aiming For The Marathon Is

Having Your Goal To Focus On Is Key, But Don't Let It Become More Important Than Your Excellence Next Year And The Year After.

Good Health, Peace Of Mind, Being Outdoors, Camaraderie - Those Are All Wonderful Things That Come To You When Running. But For Me, The Real Pull Of Running - The Proverbial Icing On The Cake - Has Always Been Racing.

Every Race Is Totally Different.

Aiming For The Marathon Is A Task Of Sorts Which Can Include Terrific Highs And Lows.

Running Is A Very Natural Activity. If You Get Too Caught Up, You Find Yourself Constantly Seeking To Make Running Something That It Isn't. You Should Let It Be What It Is - A Very Simple Activity. Running Has Become Too Complicated For Many People And They Wind Up Turning Sour On The Sport, Or Losing The Focus Of Their Direction.