Hell’s Marathon: a brief history of the start of an endurance challenge I didn’t sign up for

In mid-October 2018, I got up one morning and went for a brief run, two miles. It exhausted me. Still, I took a shower, got ready for work, ate breakfast. I went upstairs to brush my teeth, and upon entering the bathroom, eyed the plush blue rug in front of the sink. I lay down […]