Saw this on the first page of this thread, seems like a reasonable checklist for recovery. How about it Mike? Put an end to it now?
Someone Mike Hated wrote:
Mike, it's great you've taken the first steps for repairing your life. That is a good thing and we hope you are already finding some relief in your life. I would like to offer these steps as a way to make good on past errors. We all make mistakes but not all are correctable. So trying here is important and necessary.
1. Admit your mistake of taking a shortcut to a BQ at Via. Give details if not photos. Contact the Via marathon race committee and the BAA with your admission and ask forgiveness. Perhaps start training for a real BQ - it will be hard work but possible without taking an easier course.
2. Sincerely and in detail apologize to the many people you consider "enemies". They didn't come to be that way naturally, it was mainly because of what happened in #1 above. You will find most people are very forgiving and you will find they were never enemies at all.
3. Give back to the community selflessly and anonymously. Find how differently good that will make you feel. A genuine smile over a flattering remark is real gold. Smile at everyone, offer a hand where you can.
4. Being a positive member of society doesn't often make the news, sad but true. To make a difference in a life you have to be different. Volunteer at an Achilles event or with an Achilles athlete. It could forever change you.
5. Good luck. You can turn this around but it will take both pure honesty and a lot of courage. These are good things all people should strive for.