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Well, I did it. I trained for and ran a marathon on October 21, 2017. Out of 79 planned training runs, I missed two. That’s 77 runs from May 29, 2017 to October 20, 2017. My actual race makes 78 runs. Just some data and numbers for you in case you’re impressed with those: - 631 miles - 1 01.4 hours = 4.23 days of running - 10ish treadmill runs (maybe more, maybe less) - 9ish runs with hill sprints - At least 70 runs were dark or early in the morning - 20 weeks - T hree illnesses - Three pairs of shoes - F our periods - F ou r different states (Utah, California, Louisiana, Nevada) I’ve experienced tear-inducing chafing on my back, hips, and bikini area. I’ve had blood-filled toenails. I only actually lost one toenail. It usually just was lifted and discolored from blood. I’ve had muscle cramps and stomach cramps (thankfully only one time was severe). I’ve gotten sunbur...