I have run and trained for five months. I have run countless miles and seemingly endless hours. I have trained by myself – with no music, with no running partner. I have been coached and given priceless advice from fellow runners. I have started days with a 4:30 AM run; I have ended days with a 9:30 PM run. I have run in the dark – unable to see the ground beneath me. I have run in the bright sunlight – my eyes squinting and watering. I have run on streets, on sidewalks, through neighborhoods, on nature trails, in the water, and through world famous theme parks. I have run…