Run the mile you’re in
When I turned 40 last summer, I decided to challenge myself to a new goal that mirrors the path to publishing—running a marathon. I could have never prepared my mind or body for what crossing that finish line yesterday at The Columbus Marathon would feel like, but I will never forget this sign I saw that sums up both journeys: "Run the mile you're in." Writing and running share so many of the same life lessens, from pacing and progress to patience and perseverance. Here [...]