The course is mostly flat. The rolly nature of the course due in part to the bridges that need to be crossed, but the elevation change is not substantial. As I look at the elevation map I see bumps, but I have to realize those are not hills. The beginning of the race rises to 150', then goes down. Once I get to mile 17, I have gone back up to 140', then it is a gradual decline to mile 26. Yes, you go up a bit to the finish, but it is nothing substantial.
So how do I make this race manageable. A lot of a marathon in mental. The running/walking will happen. It's how you train your brain for the long distances. I have decided to take the race in 4 mile increments. That seems like something I can wrap my brain around.
I am also targeting a slower pace. I felt good after the Geist Half Marathon, because I never went too fast. I stayed even until the last few miles when I began to slow. I felt so good after that race(heel blister aside).
Can I PR in this race? Well I am sure my head will go there, but practically, I am not shooting for that. I am in it to finish it.
Now all I have to do is hope it doesn't rain in Portland.....yeah!
Charlie
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