"Portland, Portland, Portland"

Today I ran the track at NIFS and got 4 miles in. This was a good run. I was zipping around the track. Well I was zipping for me.

I try to have a mantra in my head. Today that mantra was, "Portland, Portland, Portland." Yes, I am focused on this marathon. I have been studying the map, looking at the elevation, and trying to plan how to run it.

During my run, I imagined myself at various miles along the route. I slowed as I "ran through mile 16." I picked up the pace as I imagined the finish line. So I ran the whole marathon in 4 miles today. LOL.

I felt good, better, than I have lately.

Charlie