and feeling a total loss of control with no answers, the marathon seemed to be something i could control. when i decided on that spot i was running the marathon, it was more than just 26.4 miles, it was proving to myself that i was strong both mentally and physically, and if i could get through everything that happened the past few months, then i could run 26.4 miles.
the moment i said out loud i was going to run the marathon i was set. there was no going back, and i knew i could do it. i had this fire inside of me that told me i could. it was 