“I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the quality of perseverance. It overcomes almost everything, even nature.” ~John D. Rockefeller I run for selfish reasons. Running allows me to indulge in an occasional bowl of ice cream, keeping my weight in check and keeps my stress levels manageable, while I try to balance this crazy rollercoaster of life. To wrap my head around running…