Marathon Man

The Denver Marathon was this morning. I cannot believe I've lived here for 15 years and the extent of my involvement with it has only been viewing it on t.v.

You'll be amazed to know that I got through it in only 42 minutes. It was arduous, for sure. There were moments when I thought I wouldn't make it. But I slogged on, veering down the city streets, crawling at points, but never giving up.

40 minutes in, I made my big break... finding a left turn that wasn't blockaded, I sped west toward the highway and circumvented the rest of the city with ease. Now, in the comfort of the coffee shop, I realize that marathons are not for me. Just the same, I now understand the tremendous sense of accomplishment involved in such an undertaking.