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Things You Think About While Running A Marathon

March 22, 2012 by Ericka

You won't always have this kind of motivation, so...how do you fill the time? Source. Ever had an extra four hours to fill up with thoughts? I do -- every time I run a marathon (although next time it's gonna be an extra 3 hours and 59 minutes thank you very much!) If you start with nothing, you'll quickly end up disappointed. Oh where the mind does go while tearing through those oft-torturous miles. Some people just do a countdown, while others look for the most creative signs or get through it from water stop to water stop. Some sing songs in their heads or think about books and movies they have read. I thought I'd ask some of my fellow marathoners what THEY think about during a marathon! Thanks to all who answered and gave me some good … [Read more...]

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Welcome! I'm Ericka: Writer, podcaster, wife, mother, runner and Enneagram 4! I write about faith + politics + addiction + church planting. I wrote a book once too -- see below!

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