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New York Marathon 2002 The Original
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BK - yes its up now as you can see but not in its original animated form. Jason L did this for me (thanks Jason) its 2 frames from the file as that's all you can upload apparrently. Thanks for your help though and to Shattered Shins for supplying it in the first place. Sounds like an Oscar acceptance doesn't it?
Barkles - I hadn't been very well and had lost a bit of weight then. Hope the recovery is going OK.
SY3
99 was v.cold - suggest couple of binbags and disposable hat / gloves for wait before start if it looks cold again.
Potentially long wait from drop off to start - make sure you stay warm / plan your fuelling carefully.
Aid stations are great - all sorts including many gels / flat Coke etc.
Potentially v.fast course, but winds can blow straight down the streets at you - so stick with it if you struggle for a mile or two here or there.
Fantastic course - it's like going to several different countries in one day. I found the people v friendly and warm, enjoyed the sights and sounds etc. I've run a good few marathons, but will always remember New York.
Enjoy it!
Gavin
Caketin - how's the training?? Am going out running tonight for first time in a week since groin strain...here's hoping!
SY3
Many of my FLM long runs were from Fitness First then out of town doing the lanes around Upton Magna and Roden. Very pleasant.
I'm about 30% likely to do New York - the idea appeals but a lot of work is needed on Mrs OB first!!! I'd want to go on my own to just get involved with the whole marathon experience which is difficult to do if you're trying to please a partner. We both went to New York in April after FLM so have done the tourist thing together! Is that selfish?
Been off for a bit, clamp down on internet use at work! Training was going well up till the weekend, still no running but loads of cross training (between 1-2 hours a day). Shower at home is now mended and not the motivation to go to the gym first thing anymore.
Will be venturing out for run tomorrow night - without a doubt. I'm itching to give it a try. I'll start with a nice scenic five miler - and shall report back on Friday!
Glad to hear you're back on the road. Not long to go now!!
SY3
Have you looked at the NYCM website - there are some really good trg tips on it from Bob and Shelley Glover - at www.nycmarathon.org.
See you in NY!
SY3
PS Self-doubt - banish it now!!
Newyork is the best city in the world. I regulary visit family over there and am planning on moving out there permantley. You & family will fall in love with the place. Central Park (as already mentioned) really is a must. There is always fun and games going on. For a good meal out check out 'Nanni' at 146 east 46th street, it's excellent. Your Kids would will enjoy 'The Children's Museum of Manhattan' at 212 west 83rd Street (just off Broadway) All museums however have something for the kids.
I started my training back in May and it was going really well until three weeks ago when I started suffering from pain in what I thought was my achilles. I have been seeing an osteopath and podiatrist and have been fitted with orthotics. I cannot run until Saturday when I see the podiatrist again although I have been keeping up the cardiovascualr work. I have resigned myself to just getting round now but I was hoping to run in about four to four and half hours before. As I am runnign for charity I can't back out so I have decided to sit back and just enjoy the ride.
Caketin - perhaps we ought to meet up at the New York start, I will pep talk your knee if you convince me that my toe doesn't hurt!
I think last year the frienship run was from UN Plaza to Central Park. I didn't do it as I was getting over the flight and was also terrified of getting a stupid last minute injury. My friends did it and said it was worthwhile, partly to take a look at the marathon finish. However, there were an awful lot of worthy speeches!
Neil
SY3
I ran the friendship on my visit in 98. Well worth the effort, its just a gentle jog from the UN building to Central Park and is only open to those entrants from outside the US. I even persuaded my non-running wife to enter and she really enjoyed it. Lots of flag waving and cheering - dont forget the Union Jack!
Cheers
Good new(ish) about my knee. Two weeks on anti imflammitaries and a strong knee support should sort things out as my Doc says I have a bruised ligament. will be running gently next week and should be back ontrack in a week or two.
Gnasher - sure, we can limp around together.
New runner - How are you doing? Looks like I'll be lucky to get round in 5 hours now!