Message posted by: Michelle H.

Perfect day to run a marathon! I was determined to hit my goal time, so trained through tax season, the loss of my Dakota dog (yellow lab) and my family eating subway on Tuesday and Thursday nights.

The best part of this race was you ran on the Hayward track at University of Oregon, where Steve Prefontaine ran, oh I was there! I stayed with my plan, felt great throughout the race, then hit that track and people were in the stands yelling your name, you could hear the announcer, that was it, the most awesome feeling!

Goal time, 4:30, finish time 4:30! running on the track where Pre ran, priceless. Last years time was 4:54. I will keep chipping away at that time.

Special thanks to Clyde for the advice a few days before the marathon. I really appreciated your help.

Next marathon, Portland Marathon in October

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