Friday, November 05, 2010

Marathon fever in NYC

So here I am, in New York, to run this mother of a marathon. I've been here quite a few times over the past 5 years for work or quick vacations when R and I decide to meet halfway between DC and Toronto. So far, I've walked a lot, spent a lot on gear (I held back in the last three weeks), including a neat pair of running mitts with a built in LED light recharged with a USB port. Yes, it's geeky on all accounts.

Runners are everywhere. I know NYC marathon draws a lot of international runners but they are everywhere, including dozens in my hotel lobby a few hours ago.

Should be a fun week. I run the victory lap, then we do New York the following four days.

Took a walk to the finish line in Central Park. It is all set up for Sunday. Very cool to walk in the last half mile.

4 comments:

Tricia said...

have fun!

Patrick said...

Have fun. Good luck on Sunday!

Marlene said...

So exciting!!! Have an awesome time tomorrow. (I know you will!)

Those gloves sound neat!

marie said...

So. So. SO. Jealous.
I can't wait to read about your race tomorrow.
AND I want to hear more about those gloves!!