What Failing To Complete The 2008 Chicago Marathon Taught Me

Why perseverance isn’t always the answer

Jenny Beck
Nov 6 · 7 min read
Photo by Quino Al on Unsplash

I am a failed marathon runner.

Back in college, I decided I wanted to get in shape. I started running and working out. My friend convinced me to sign up for the St. Louis Rock N’ Roll Marathon (Thanks Bev). Despite the fact that she decided to drop down to the half due…

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Jenny Beck

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Jenny Beck is a chiropractor and an advocate for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. She loves to write and travel, living in Asia, Africa and the U.S.

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