Each marathon has its own purpose. There’s something special to it. So what about NYC Marathon 2010? What makes it stand out? Of course NYC is the first marathon I’ve ever done and what really started this whole run up to now. It’s funny to look back now. In 2004 it was the springboard to finding my old team and now it looks to be a springboard to the next chapter in my racing life.
I guess in a way everything has come full circle. I’ve met a lot of people in those six years, It’s pretty awesome how the year of 30 will end in my home base. I’d like to say I’ve got the hang of this but holy schnikes, I’m still a nervous wreck. Dare I say even more than pre-Pikes Peak?! It’s weird. Exciting. Perhaps it’s the fact I actually tapered for this race too (hello, bouncing off the walls). My last run was my bread and butter route : the bridges route. This is it kids. Without further ado, I’d like to throw out a few thank yous to those that helped me get my butt to the starting line this weekend.
Legs. Thank you for putting up with me for the past 11 months. You tried to cry a bit in between but overall held up well. Time for one last throw down this weekend.
The AM Crew – ES & MP – thank you ladies for meeting me for bridges and east river runs bright ‘n early (well not so bright anymore – where is the sun?). I always looked forward to these runs and generally made the day much more tolerable. Not to mention the company is always delightful:)
The Tuesday Speed Crew – Thanks guys! It’s been awesome to have a group of people to train along with as well as whine with during core. Special shout out to Steph – she was my speed equivalent most nights.
SpeedySasquatch – THANK YOU for being out there to support all of us. Your generosity is not lost on me and I can’t wait to see you at mile 14. Even if the core part would get painful, you have your reasons to do all of it. I still remember doing that first workout way back when – everyone else went for a general run except for 3 of us to endure the first of many speed workouts:)
The twitter and blogger folks – you know who you are. Each of you have brightened my day and kept me focused towards the goal of November 7. Some of you have become real life friends but to those that are on the screen your importance is not lost.
Last but certainly not least, runnin’ around uptown. Waaaaaaaay back when we were freezing our butts off in the winter, we made a pact that come November 7th we would run 26.2 together. We’ve endured the heat of the summer with long runs in the city, down in Philly, the trails in NJ, the bridges…and everything else in between. So I guess now it’s just 26.2 more? Let’s hope we don’t hate eachother after this;-) ha.
It’s game time folks (orange bib 16753 if anyone cares). All that’s left is a day and it’s time for a little jaunt through the GREATEST city in the world. Let’s do this! See you at the finish line!
Good Luck!!
woohooo! It’s game time 🙂 GOOD LUCK!!!
Go E Go!!!!!!!!! woot woot!!!!