I’m currently working on a memoir, The View From the Back of the Pack, which begins with my thirty-four-year-old, sedentary body attempting to run one mile, and ends with a total of 79 marathons.   I don’t know what it’s like to be a lead runner, or even a middle-of-the-pack runner. I’ve always expected to be in the last group of runners, and I’ve never been disappointed. The lead runners have time to shower, change, eat, and return for the awards ceremony before I make it to the finish line. But finish I do (most of the time).  Persistence pays off. I’ve completed a marathon in every state, and I’m on the way to 100 marathons.   Through my journey, I’ve learned about myself and distance running, I’ve met wonderful people, and I’ve seen places I wouldn’t have otherwise. Come along for the ride and see what fun it is!   The View From the Back of the Pack will be released soon. Meanwhile, a glimpse into my story can be found in Chicken Soup for the Soup: Runners, in book stores July 13, 2010.