Race Mantras

When I finished the 15K just barely coming in under the allotted time, I kept repeating to myself "No loser bus." I know that it sounds horrible but my worst fear was that I would be picked up by the sweep and branded a loser. It is ridiculous to me now but in that moment made perfect sense.  I am not afraid this time.  I am well trained, I have already gone most of the distance on a long run, and I will have my BFF by my side.  This time I will probably repeat "Castle, Castle, Castle" for miles 1-5 and "Epcot, Epcot, Epcot" for 6-12, and "Finish, Finish, Finish" for the last 1.1. I am really hoping I can come home and change the blog title to something having to do with 26.2.