A few years ago when I first started running, I could not go very far. Distance was measured in feet rather than miles. I didn't know about apps and devices that keep time and distance for you, my goals were met by landmarks - an upcoming curve, a road sign or a driveway. The more I ran, eventually endurance built up and I learned where the first mile marker was. Hitting the goal was a huge highlight. A few weeks later, hitting and then passing the goal is what hooked me on running. On runs today, markers are still being used. Running begins in the mind and the body follows. A fitness goal for this year is to increase mileage. Walk/run intervals are used to go longer with a goal of running a bit further over time. I still use the landmarks as a point of reference, if I can just make it to that sign, I know I can walk and regroup. On the country roads where I run, there are numerous landmarks which are often close together. Once ...