ccorder's blog

Friends, the Reluctant Runner has been silent for many months, mainly because I haven't done any training. I gave myself two months off after the Chicago Marathon. Then, right when Marathon Makeover was about to begin its 2009 training schedule, I was stricken with back problems which made it tough to sleep, never mind run.

When I went to Chicago to run (and, mostly, walk) in the Chicago Marathon, I was confident I could finish the first and last miles. The 24.2 miles in between worried me, though.

I am happy to tell you that I was among the fortunate few (30,000 or so) who finished Sunday's Chicago Marathon. No, I did not win. And through no fault of my own, I did not finish last. It's been a nine-month process, but I finally reached my goal. If I have inspired you to run a marathon, please seek professional help.