Here's a quick rundown of highlights that come to mind right away...
- Briefly chatted up Mario Lopez and his 2 running partners if this was their first marathon without recognizing them. Didn't realize it until a half mile into Brooklyn when so many women were screaming his name.
- Met an older gentleman whose fastest time was 2:25, but was now running in the 6hr range in his 70's
- Ran for a while with the NYRR in-race videographer photographer, who I ended up giving a pair of my change socks because he was blistering
- Walked with a friend from about miles 16-18 who just couldn't run anymore and decided to pull off the course.
- The fandom throughout this marathon is utterly spectacular. Best marathon strips have to be awarded to 1st Ave. Manhattan and Brooklyn's Greenpoint. I give Brooklyn the edge.
- I soaked in the atmosphere approaching the finish, and stood about 100m from the finish taking photos and congratulating people. All the while, people were imploring, "DON'T STOP! YOU'RE ALMOST THERE!" I smiled at them and took their photo. When I resumed, I couldn't help but have a huge grin on my face. I resumed my run with a jump and a heel click to screaming cheers and high-fived everyone I could the rest of the way.
- No gels or gu on this marathon, and I don't miss it.
- And lastly, jog/walking a marathon still hurts at the end of the distance, although not quite as much.
Now to the photos. I have to work tomorrow so I didn't get a chance to export a lot, so I'll continue tomorrow. Here's a few for starters....
I've always caught the bus from midtown. This was a first for me this year.
Goodbye Manhattan. See you in a few.
Mario Lopez and his running partner
One of my favorite shots today
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