1 Hour with Portland on the Mind

Today was a 1 hour run at the gym. In that time I ran 4.8 miles. Pretty good. Actually I was pretty happy with the run. My constant thought during the run was how to prepare for Portland this fall. I know I will need to run more hour runs, and slowly build the longer runs.

I also know I need to throw a 1/2 marathon in the mix - so I registered for a small one in Ohio in August. August 21 I will run the Little Miami 1/2 Marathon in Morrow, OH. So why that one? It's flat, fits into the time table for the marathon in October, and will give me a good sense where I am in training.

What I will hate? Racing in August - ugh! So hot and humid. We will see how it goes.

Charlie