I've kind of been in a panic today. Tomorrow I'm turning 29. And I'll be running my fifth marathon, the Portland Marathon. I signed up for it because it actually falls ON my birthday this year--it's a sign I was supposed to do it, right? But it's the first marathon I haven't really trained for. For about the past month or two, I've been at work almost all of my waking hours, and have only really run on the weekends. It makes me nervous in general and especially for a marathon because it's a good way to get yourself injured. I considered doing 13.1 instead, but after talking to my coach and deciding I wanted the experience, I intend to finishing the full marathon tomorrow. I don't know how it will go. I considered run/walking. I think my goal is going to be 4:30, but really I need to just put out my genuine best effort and not self-sabotage by worrying.
Good luck to everyone running Portland Marathon tomorrow (and the Half also)! See you at the finish line :)
Good luck to everyone running Portland Marathon tomorrow (and the Half also)! See you at the finish line :)
Getting my race stuff situated. Blingy ribbon and black and pink ribbons for my hair, water belt, pink and black outfit.
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Got these SUPER AWESOME arm warmers for $20 at the expo from Wahine Sport.
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Kelly Barten, fellow Run Oregon blogger and VP Marketing for ORRC!
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