Tag Archives: NYC Marathon

How Far Will You Go?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

NYCRUNS posted this question on their Facebook page today, “Finding your optimal distance is crucial to racing your best. What’s yours, and how did you find it?” I think for me it is the half marathon. It’s a nice long … Continue reading →

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Time to Regroup

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

What a crazy couple of weeks it has been between hurricanes, marathons, power outages, snowstorms, and one canceled business trip. Being a marathoner without a marathon, my body is still trying to figure out what to do as it knows … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on the Marathon

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

As I write this it has been almost three hours since the announcement that the marathon has been canceled. It is a cancelation that should have been made on Wednesday not 36 hours before the actual event. I, like most … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Dedication

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

Yes, I just went Casey Kasem on you.  There is now a lot of controversy over the running of the NYC marathon. I’m not going to rehash the pros and cons of having it. I am a rational person and … Continue reading →

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Dear ING NYC Marathon

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

I can’t quit you. I know I told you that after running last year that I wasn’t going to again. But I need you. After a difficult year of seeing people who have legitimate reasons for not running a marathon … Continue reading →

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Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff Recap

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

The Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff five mile race in Central Park has always been one of my favorites and yes, it is the perfect way to kickoff marathon week. The race is always crowded and you can always feel some … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Issues or Taper Madness?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

There are nine days until the NYC Marathon and two days in a row that I have had some major anxiety issues about the darn thing. This is new to me. I didn’t feel anything about my first marathon until … Continue reading →

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Counting Down

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

According to New York Road Runners there are 15 days until the marathon. Gulp. Time from here on out will fly by. It seems like marathon day will never get here when you are starting to train in July. All … Continue reading →

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Orange Duct Tape

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

According to the New York Road Runners site there are 29 days left until the marathon. In my mind it alternates between, “why is it taking so long to get here!?!” and “oh my god it’s here already!?!” Next week … Continue reading →

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NYRR ING New York City Marathon Tune-Up 18M

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

I ran 18 miles on Sunday and I got a 22 minute PR. End of blog update that’s all I need say. No, I’m going to give you details because holy crap a 22 minute PR needs to be talked … Continue reading →

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