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Archive Home > 2011 > March > 18 > Long distance, long preparation

Long distance, long preparation

Those looking to run a half-marathon or marathon can start now with training programs in Central Oregon

By Mark Morical / The Bulletin
March 18, 2011

The mental challenge of running 26.2 miles can sometimes require runners to play mind games with themselves.

Perhaps a better way to describe it is “visualization.”

Bend’s Johanna Olson recalls racing a marathon with a friend who would imagine running with different friends each mile.

“She....

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