It was in the low 50s and sunny when we were transported from Spaghetti Factory (which is the finish line) to the start line at adidas headquarters. I love being at the start line because I can feel the joy and excitement of all the runners and walkers around me.
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start line |
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pre-race pic (L-R): my gf - me - my gf's gf - my gf's gf's gf |
This part of the course is about past mile 23 of the Portland Marathon route. I told my girlfriend, "How come it's much easier to run this part today than during the Portland Marathon?" We both laughed.
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under interstate bridge - past mile 1 |
I love downtown Portland. Not too big, not too small. Just perfect.
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view of downtown PDX from Broadway Bridge - 2.5 miles |
Seeing the banners up along the Waterfront are treat to me! I look forward to running Portland Marathon. It will be my 5th consecutive year to run it, and hubby too. My goal for the Portland Marathon is to run 10:00 pace comfortably.
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Portland Marathon banners are up along Waterfront - just past 4 miles |
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view of the finish line |
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well-organized drop bags |
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line to the beer garden |
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pints but no pasta. the pasta line was looooong. |
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| cheers! |
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post-race pics with the girls |
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post-race pic with my girlfriend, hubby |
My girlfriend and I crossed the finish line together and accomplished my girlfriend's goal. We finished in 1:00:30. Hubby also accomplished his goal and finished in 47:35. Today was a great day!
