Perhaps, after your last marathon, you had this epiphany: “If I train a little harder, I bet I can get a proof of time that could get me into Boston!” Without the ability to run specific qualifying ...

A few months ago, I walked to the Frick Museum in New York City with a faster-than-me runner friend. On our way, she said, “Slow down. I’m trying to keep up with you!” I was embarrassed, but also ...