I don't have a particular political axe to grind, but it struck me that the McCain and Obama campaigns exemplify something that is vital to success in distance running--perseverance. It wasn't that long ago that the so-called experts thought that Hillary had the nomination wrapped up, and that McCain's candidacy was over. Of course, a few months later, we know better.
There are times during a long training run, or even a not so long training run, when we want to give up. But if we persevere, we often find renewed strength and endurance. I've noticed that I might feel really sluggish as I start a run, but if I push through and even pick up the pace a bit, I can become energized and have a great run. Transferring this to other realms of life could lead to a deeper and more fulfilling life. If we push through the difficulties as a spouse, friend, parent, or in our career, we might find things getting vastly better just around the bend. Giving up because of some temporary pain or difficulty would prevent us from a deeper happiness that is often only attainable as we persevere.
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