I’m a writer in my 20s who also loves to run. I’ve been having trouble doing both lately. My first novel was published by a New York publisher (and quickly forgotten) when I was 24. At least the Publishers Weekly review was good. I ran in high school for a while, and then again in college for a while, and then I had a great stretch during 2006 when I ran every day, nearly building to marathon-length treks.
My agent has been shopping my new novel since January, and I’ve been trying to get back into running while also trying to get another novel rolling. Several novels have crashed and burned this year. I’ve had a handful of good months running (50+ miles) and a handful of terrible months (less than 25 miles), but nothing like 2006.
This blog is my attempt to get back into the swing of things on both fronts by reporting on my efforts to any strangers who happen to wander by. My goal is to write every day again and to start a running program.
Will this work? Will I feel a surge of motivation from posting daily updates anonymously for anonymous strangers to read? Who knows.
More importantly, will I have fun? I sure hope so. What’s the point of life if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing?
