Bright skies. The air buzzing with a palpable energy. Rock bands, church choirs, families lining the streets. A blur of color ahead of me and the deafening sound of footsteps and cheers surrounding me. New York, New York. November 3, 2019.  The pinch started in my calves, radiating down my legs and into my feet. NO LEGS! SUCK IT UP! WE ARE NOT STOPPING RIGHT NOW. I could barely hear myself think over the cheers and the music. I told myself I was ready for this. In the nights leading up to the marathon I had purposely read through my run journal to remind myself of all the tough runs that I endured. Running a track workout […]