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I'm flying out 31st Oct - but can't remember exact flight details. Have just paid balance to Leisure pursuits, am broke but very excited!
Sounds like my flight! Might see you at the airport. Good luck on Sunday - let me know how you get on. Hope it's not too hot.
1. the revolving bar on the 46th (?) floor of The Marriott Hotel in Times Square - there's a cover charge for non-residents - the paper napkins have a "plan" of the buildings/sights you see as you go round.
2. A helicopter trip out to Staten Island to go around the Statue of Liberty - short and a bit pricey but worth it!
Enjoy NYC
I sat on the plane next to someone called Sarah Robertson and she was aiming for 3.15. She did it too, I looked up the database when I got back. She also told me that M running was addictive - she had done quite a few. As I'm going back again this year, for Cancer Research, and am so-o-o-o excited, I think she's right. I won't be at the Windsor half but will be at Lake Vyrnwy, prob wearing my CR vest (and Grade 1 haircut!)
SY3
On a rather sad note.....visit a fire station while you're in NYC. They will welcome you with open arms and be very humble and gratifying. I was touched by one story told to me by a fire-fighter (as they are known) at a bar when i was there last November, post-marathon drinking beers. OK this is turning out to be something of a War & Peace, drop me a line if you'd like more gos' on NYC. Good luck to all running NYC - ENJOY and have FUN.
............................................post race goody bag at NYC IS A REAL GOODY BAG, unlike what you get given at FLM. You won't find razor blades, shampoo, pasta sauce, deodrant, ropey cheese sandwiches and the like.
Yaay - well done - I was wondering how you got on. Only 11 weeks to go, eek!
Still off the running cos of knee, but have been doing lots of cardio at Gym. My shower at home is currently broken, cold water only, so I've been forced to go to the gym every morning for the last week, and for the foreseebale future!
Going to venture out gently on Wed I think -and fingers crossed it will be OK.
Congrats again - how are you feeling today?!
Alas no log run this wekend as I've crocked my right foot/ankle - need to leave it a few days... worried about getting behind....
It is your first marathon, so don't worry about the time. As you rightly say it will be a pb. Go to the USA have a great time and enjoy your race.
PS hope the toe gets better soon.
Congrats again, 2.20's fab. After reading all the postings about hills and things I am not out to break any records at NY. I want to get round and enjoy it as much as possible. If that means 5hrs + well then I'll be getting full value out of the £70 entry charge!
But shall be coming your way end Sept (my brother lives in Streatham). Will let you know when I have confirmed dates and we can def meet up for a light jog!
Besides, my personal, set last year, is only 8 minutes quicker than you!!.
My kind of thinking! How are you now, still stiff? I still haven't ventured out on the knee yet. Made it worse today by cracking it into the corner of a table - ouch! Am enjoying all the cross training - and will be going out to buy a bike v soon, but still dying to get back out there, even if it's just a lap of the block.
George - I thank you!
Read a comment about someone being scared about 'all the hills' in NY - relax, it's not that they're steep, they just go on for a bit. There are some good downhills too!! - particularly through Brooklyn and then down the Q bridge into Manhattan. Do some hillwork at the end of your normal session and you'll be fine, particularly as you'll find that it's on the hills that you overtake all the people who weren't expecting them and get completely caught out. There'll be a helluva lot of 'em.
Oldbones - would you like a run any weekend?
SY3
Sorry - this is a New York marathon thread isn't it?
SY3