Plain Jane Plain Talk
Journals from the road, trails and at sea
Category: NYC Marathon
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I learned from my own NYC Marathon finish in 2014, that the volunteers are a special breed of human. From a runner’s perspective, NYC Marathon volunteers, wear official jackets, along with unofficial halos. They take the time to look you in the eye, grant your every wish (mostly), restore your anxiety to a sense of…
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I could tell you that 5 layers of clothing and 2 heat sheets were not enough to keep you warm at Fort Wadsworth. I could tell you that the 50+ mph winds were so severe, that the race organizers had to modify the start for the wheelchair division athletes — so that they avoided the…
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My NYC marathons are on a 15 year (approx) cycle. In 1985 – I ran/finished my first NYC marathon….followed by #2 in 1999….and #3 yet to come – Nov 2, 2014. So many things have changed….
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On the road by 4:30AM, and accompanied by triSista Tamar – we made our way north for a 2.5 hour road trip – to Philadelphia for the Rock n Roll Half Marathon. The Philly Half Marathon has become one of my favorite venues – thanks to the amazing course route that blends both downtown cityscape…
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My next ‘long run’ would be in a new neighborhood. A new city. On the Eastern Shore of Maryland and I was looking forward to running in new territory. But first, we had to ‘get there’. OK. It wasn’t the best weather day for a 35 mile sail from Baltimore to Georgetown Maryland. We were…
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