Yes, I realize the Beatles made this song famous but in all seriousness, NYC has craved and died for a day like today. The last 3 months have been nothing short from miserable, cold, and blech. Today I started my day celebrating with family a ritual for my new nephew (let’s just say for a guy I’m sure it’s painful;)). As luck would have it, one of my brother’s friends lives in Brooklyn and gave me a ride home. No NJT fail this time!
Manhattan skyline from the Brooklyn Navy Yard
As soon as I arrived home, I threw my stuff down, threw on some SHORTS!!, a long sleeve, sunglasses and sneakers. Nothing else. Wow – I was at least 5lbs lighter;) Today was supposedly a ‘recovery’ day but the weather was just too supercalifragelisticexpialadocious to do that;) As soon as my feet hit the pavement, it was as if I was running on air. I felt amazing and could smell spring. With each step, I felt more alive and happy to be out there. I passed through the Hassidic section of Greenpoint and saw a few of them walking around. Through Williamsburg and the hipsters on parade. Over the Williamsburg bridge which was throbbing with people. So amazing. So great. As I weaved in and out of people it didn’t bother me. I was just happy to be out there and free. As I made it to the Brooklyn Bridge, the homestretch of the run, I knew it’d be a crazy scene.
It didn’t disappoint. I think every tourist in NYC was on the bridge at 5pm. As I weaved through the people, I gained speed. I saw the sun starting its descent on the west side and the pretty shadows on the skyscrapers. Heavenly.
Winding down the run I was reminded on why I run. I run for days like today. I run to be free from all that is around me. To this I say, bring me another one of these tomorrow.
Runners high. Check. 6 weeks to go til Beantown. All engines are a go. Bring on spring. Gotham is ready and able to handle all your happiness:)
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Nice post on what sounds like a great run! Keep that training going strong until Hopkinton!
Fingers crossed that this weather lasts! Lovin’ it 🙂
I’m so glad winter is done too! I love Central Park in the spring!
It was a fantastic day to run and to be in NYC. I was in NYC in the afternoon with my family and the city was just buzzing. Hopefully the good weather is here to stay.
Most excellent. We are all craving the sun and warmth. Glad you had such an epic run.
you always have the best photos! yes, it was an awesome running day! hopefully this weekend holds up but i have a bad feeling about rain… you running the 8K?
Go Spring Go!!!! Spring has reared its head in Colorado too, and I’m on a total high about the whole thing. I’m thrilled that your Runner’s High didn’t disappoint on such a perfect run. Yay!
Can appreciate this even in SC. Most winterish winter in the 15 years I’ve lived here! Only just broke here this week as well.
It is easy to keep in perspective though. My last full Northeast winter was split between Schenectady, NY and State College, PA…mountains of snow in the former ice and freezing in the latter.
Glad to hear you’re out from under and training for Boston!!! I know you’ll kick butt. Especially your own!