7 Days and Counting - Indianapolis

I have lived in Indianapolis twice. My first stint in Indy was my first two years of college. I attended Butler University. While I liked the city, the school left me less than impressed. In hindsight, I think it had more to do with not getting into the school I wanted to attend. Still I met some wonderful people, and am still friends with these folks. They will be out cheering me during the marathon. My second stint in Indy was while I was between times at Indiana University. I worked for the Indiana Rep. Theatre. I really liked working there, and enjoyed living in the city.

Indianapolis is the most diverse city in Indiana. Now, I am not saying it is a huge melting pot, it's still Indiana. I am saying it is very different from the rest of the state. I loved the arts in the city. Of course the sports are terrific. There are the NFL Colts, the NBA Pacers, come to think of it, there is lots of basketball in Indiana.

The marathon course will take me by the Colts home - Lucas Oil Field. I will see all of the old landmarks I remember - Monument Circle, the War Memorial, Butler University, the State Fairgrounds, the Art Museum. Really looking forward to running through my old stomping grounds.

Yesterday's run was a quick run at the gym. I ran 4 miles while Mark trained for his 5K. I felt good running a 12:06 pace.

My posts from here on out will talk about race day preparation. A week from tomorrow.....I run!

Charlie