- I've been writing this column since 2004. In that time, I've done little more than put my thoughts and feelings on paper.
- Many stories don't play out in a linear way. There are twists, turns and blurry lines that only become clear in hindsight.
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- In my heart, I am a competitor, and a person's heart is slow to change. I'm 55, and about to take another break from running. My right calve seizes after less than a mile, and once it does, I'm left to finish with a limping walk.