Portis, Kansas, is the boyhood home of Melvin Millar. Who was Melvin Millar, you ask? Well, he was the assistant to Fritz Freling when Porky Pig was created. Millar's nickname was "Tubby", and he was "probably" the inspiration for Porky. In any case, the people of Portis seem to think so. They have erected a plaque in his honor in the town square. (All this from RoadsideAmerica.com, where it's more or less an aside in a rant about obesity in America.)
I ran an easy four miles today. I was a little sore after Sunday's long run, but not too bad. This week is supposed to be a step-back week, with shorter, slower runs and only an 11 miler on Sunday.
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