Molly Sider reflects on her experience running the Chicago Marathon. Despite the excitement leading up to it, she felt shame instead of elation after crossing the finish line. She discusses the challenges she faced, including injury and the struggle between prioritizing safety and pushing through. Molly compares her marathon experience to a past triathlon, highlighting the lessons learned about personal motivation and the importance of valuing the journey over the end result. 

**Key Themes:** 

Expectations vs. reality 

Safety over ego 

Reflecting on motivations

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