Just did the 2005 NYC ...
3 years ago
...was the first marathon for me. I was a super experience both pain and pleasure. The NYRR club is your #1 source of info if you plan to run. www.nyrr.org
Also, once it warms up and you live in the midtown area I would join you for a long run if interested. A run up the hudson river from 42nd to GWB.

