26.2 steps to shedding doubts

Mile:

1. Start running.
2. Keep running.
3. Don't worry, the race isn't all bridges.
4. Don't look at your watch.
5. Keep the faith.
6. Hydrate.
7. Remember, you paid good money to run.
8. Enjoy the Bishop Laughlin band.
9. Find a running partner.
10. Make sure your running partner isn't an elite runner.
11. Savor the downhill leg.
12. Dont eat blintzes while you run.
13. You're halfway home, woohoo!
14. Pace yourself.
15. Enjoy the Manhanttan skyline.
16. Feed off the raucous crowd.
17. Ignore your aching legs.
18. Watch out for banana peels.
19. Don't stop for pizza.
20. Stop thinking about pizza.
21. Imagine all the calories you've burned.
22. Don't window shop.
23. Visualize the finish line.
24. Take in the Central Park scenery.
25. Listen to the cheers from the finish line.
26.2 Stop running, you did it.