Accountability

Training for a marathon or any endurance race forces accountability. In the past, I used to say announcing for a race is like putting the noose around your neck. Train, you survive. Don't train, well...let's not discuss that.

While chatting with a friend today, he said enjoy your running days. They are special. True. I am revising my language about nooses, etc. 

Let's gently say that endurance races require, teach and measure your accountability. For the record, this is my favorite part about them and I love it. 

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