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The Importance of Mile Markers for a Discouraged Wife

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Michael Foster
Dec 11, 2024
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Housewives often depend on their husbands for "mile markers" to stay encouraged and avoid feeling discouraged.

Let me explain…

The 10k Without Mile Markers

A few years ago, I ran a 10k race. There weren’t any mile markers until the third mile, which is about halfway through the 6.2 miles. When I finally saw that marker, I realized I had been pacing myself…

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