Run the NYC Marathon

I want to run in the NYC marathon by 2012

when i get rid of my shin splints without getting out of shape maybe i’ll reopen this goal…

I’ve already registered and begun training. I hope to run in 2009, and just complete the damn thing.

i have had shin splints for 4 months now. they come, they go, they come back…

so frustrating.

and yes i saw a sports doctor and a podiatrist. orthotics are $600…

even more frustrating.

Signed up for the first this year.. but had no luck with the lottery…

I did the NYC marathon in 93 and 94. It was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I would love to do it again. However, it’s been over 10 years since I’ve last run a marathon. I do need to get back in shape.

for 2007 so I better start training now. If I don’t get a place I don’t know if I’ll go down the charity route, but at least I should be a bit fitter by June when I find out!

it was exilarating, excrutiation, emotional. i didn’t train as hard as i could have, but i pushed through and finished just under 5 hours. it was positively thrilling running such a large race through such an amazing city. 2 weeks later, my joints are still a bit achy, but i wouldn’t exchange the experience for anything!

NYC wasn’t my fastest but it was my BEST run marathon! The day was perfect – great fan support, lots of distractions, water/gatorade every other mile, fabulous fellow runners, nice course…!

I didn’t train nearly enough for this race and a few times considered deferring until next year because of that. I’m glad I didn’t though because, despite the pain I’m feeling now, it’s totally worth it.

What a fantastic race. The crowds were tremendous and so supportive. It still boggles my mind that many people came out to cheer on people running.