Ingrid Pearson

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“How I Didn't Run A Marathon” by Ingrid Pearson

Submitted to Contest #235

*Content warning: Physical hardship and death. When I turned 45 I started running. Not running-running, like sprinting down the street, but more of a walk-a-block/jog-a-block combo of gaits. As that became easier, I'd walk less and jog more. I celebrated as though I'd just won Olympic gold when I finally jogged a mile without any walking in between. I started trying to improve my timed distance. I bought running shoes and running clothes. I swallowed nasty-tasting energy gels as I ran. I was hooked. For ye...

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