"To get to the finish line, you'll have to try lots of different paths." - Amby Burfoot
There is an area in Portland called Laurelhurst. It is Keri's neighborhood. Keri used to run around her neighborhood often. She loved living there. It is a perfect neighborhood. The trees cover the streets, the houses are set up and have wide covered porches. It is completely enchanting. It even includes a park that was modeled after Central Park in NYC.
I had no set course and simply ran up and down, around and over every street I discovered. The streets wind up and down so my pace was pretty slow but I decided not to mind. I thought about Keri and how proud she would be of me. She probably would have been running the marathon with me. I miss her a lot. I am so grateful for the short time I got to spend with her. She had a laid back energy and an absolutely perfect sense of humor. I don't think I would be running this race if I had never met her. She got me started and gave me confidence and inspired me to do more than I ever thought I could. Today I ran through her streets, to let her know I think about her every time I tie up my shoes.
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