I don't consider myself a fast runner. I don't consider myself a slow runner either. I'm (pardon the pun) "even Steven". As much as I love to run and as much as I want to be faster, it's a tough road to travel. I know what the key is. I know how to get there. I just don't put in the effort. I watched those runners on Patriots' Day cruising through Boston like it was nothing. I don't necessarily want to be at the front of the pack, but I want to be there.
I have a marathon bucket list and Boston is on it. Starting next year (I will be in a different age group), I need to shave 20 minutes off my marathon time to qualify. That's a lot. I know it can be done and I know I have it in me. The quote goes, "You can do anything if you put your mind to it." I believe that. You should too. Anything you do in life, dedicate yourself to it and I guarantee you will make it happen. I am going to make Boston happen -- probably not next year, probably not the following year, but one day I will. I will be there at the starting line knowing I put my mind to it.
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