BB2ME #7 — one true advantage of growing old

I ran around the final bend and peered towards the finish line.

Hmm — it was rather empty. There are usually plenty of people ahead of me by the time I reach the finish line.

Not this time. I felt good during the race, but nothing special. It was the Loudoun 8K race in April 2018. I did not know it at the time, but I had finished in the top 20 overall, second in my age bracket.

I am a decent runner — not fast, not slow

I have been a runner for over 30 years. I started running in college. I do not run because I am highly talented. No. I run to burn calories and maintain my sanity. Running helps me keep off the pounds and not lose my mind.

I like running. I do not love it.

In order to maintain my motivation, I race on a regular basis. My goal is to complete one race a month. As a result, I have finished many local events.

Why I wrote this billboard

Last year was pivotal for me. I turned 50 years old. I was officially old.