Some good intentions are left out in the cold

“Because I Said So” column for The Commercial Appeal

December 11, 2008

Of all the things I didn’t do last weekend, at the top of the list was run the St. Jude Marathon. Again.

I had every intention of doing so, just as I intend to every year, though I never have. I’ve never really trained for a marathon, which is probably mistake No. 1. Every book you read about marathons mentions training within the first few chapters.

I do enjoy running; the accumulation of miles as I push myself to go that extra block this time, the sun on my face, the 30 minutes or so of peace with no kids asking me for anything … (read more)