Will Run For Ice Cream

My 3rd Marathon was supposed to be this weekend - Sunday in fact. But after training all summer, things started to fall apart. ( Another Path Chosen ) and ( Too Much Training Too Little Fun  ) And I have to say that I am very surprised with myself. I thought that I would feel regret, or doubt my decision. But I have so say I have never been so relieved in my entire life that I am not running a race. I think training back to back for 4 marathons to only run 2, really did a number on me. So I believe that I made the best decision (for me) to bail on this race. In fact, it feels as though a lot of things changed this year with me regarding my running. Running has at times given me a sense of community. But I've also found that running can also be very lonely. I suppose I have tried to use running as a way to try to find my path - no pun intended - here. And in a way it has opened some doors for me, but in some ways it also left me longing for home. I am that runner - not fast en...