Three days in to 2014, I’ve finally decided to make good on one of my impending resolutions.  Sure this resolve has only been looming over me since early October 2013, but it has felt like a much more significant amount of time.  I’ve struggled with many things since completing the Portland Marathon on October 6th.  I failed to keep my promise to record an eloquent and insightful race day wrap-up and because I procrastinated so long, at this point I am left only with hazy memories and blurred physical images.  But several important (to me) things evolved from this experience, not the least of which was this blog.  Reading it back I am struck by how determined yet hard on myself I can be, how hilarious I think I am, and how much I enjoy over-sharing and writing about and “the good the bad and the ugly”.  The personal connections I’ve made with readers has reminded me that there is comfort in speaking our most uncomfortable truths, with or without a sprinkling of humor, because it is what re-enforces that we are not alone.  I’m not entirely sure what direction this blog (or my running career) will take in 2014.  However, I am committed to re-engaging with SEE VJB RUN (not only because I bought the darn domain name) but since I need to see where it will take me.  I hope you’ll decide to come along.  Cheers!