2014 New York City Marathon Thread (Read 532 times)

Docket_Rocket


    Congrats, Goo!

     

    TO, thanks for the clarification.  I heard someone saying it was 40-70mph gusts from the official website, but that makes more sense.  I am sure the 45mph gusts came in at the bridge.  I felt it.

    Damaris

     

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      Crowds: others have said it was not quite as good as previous years, but as a first-timer, I found it amazing. I'd like to say a big thank you to all those spactators who make it such a fantastic event. Brooklyn crowds were great, except for Williamsburg Hasidic quarter - totally deserted. Then coming off the Queensboro Bridge was like walking out in a packed stadium - amazing. 5th Avenue, Central PArk was a little quieter than I expected, though

       

      Conditions: I did not get the impression that the wind affected my race, but maybe it did without me realizing it

       

      My race: I headed out a little too quick, and the wheels fell off once I was on Fifth Avenue. Was on pace for 3:56 at mile 20/21, but finished 4:04:47. LAst three miles were 10.30, 11.00, 11.10 or something like that. When we turned off 5th Ave into Central Park, I so wanted to walk. But just told myself that if I walked, I didn't deserve the medal. Even with 400m to go, I wanted to stop, but managed to continue "running" until the end. As someone else said, it is really frustrating when you realize that you are not going to make your pace goal, that it is slipping through your fingers, and there's nothing you can do about it. But I am proud that I managed to run all the way despite being completely empty, and I will just have to be smarter next time with my pacing. But it is so damned difficult to slow down with those crowds....

       

      Course: I was ok in the hills, but probably running them too quickly (I always attack hills) contributed to my downfall. But what surprised me was how much my quads hurt: the downhill around the MOMA in Central Park was agony. Note to self: practice running downhill

       

      Recovery: Avoid stairs on Monday and Tuesday. feeling better Wednesday, and 4 mile run on Thursday am, feeling a lot better. Rest on Friday and two 4/5 mile runs programmed for this weekend

       

      What a great event - just gives me the blues a little to know that this is about as good as it gets, and everything after this will compare badly. But each event has its own intrinsic beauty and charm, and the pleasure of running is eternal

      Personal bests (bold = this year): 5K - 23:27 / 5M - 38:42 / 10K - 49:31 (track) / 10M - 1:24:26 / HM - 1:51:17 / M - 3:58:58

      Next races: NYC Marathon, Nov 2014 

      LedLincoln


      not bad for mile 25

        Crowds: others have said it was not quite as good as previous years, but as a first-timer, I found it amazing. I'd like to say a big thank you to all those spactators who make it such a fantastic event. Brooklyn crowds were great, except for Williamsburg Hasidic quarter - totally deserted. Then coming off the Queensboro Bridge was like walking out in a packed stadium - amazing. 5th Avenue, Central PArk was a little quieter than I expected, though

         

        Conditions: I did not get the impression that the wind affected my race, but maybe it did without me realizing it

         

        My race: I headed out a little too quick, and the wheels fell off once I was on Fifth Avenue. Was on pace for 3:56 at mile 20/21, but finished 4:04:47. LAst three miles were 10.30, 11.00, 11.10 or something like that. When we turned off 5th Ave into Central Park, I so wanted to walk. But just told myself that if I walked, I didn't deserve the medal. Even with 400m to go, I wanted to stop, but managed to continue "running" until the end. As someone else said, it is really frustrating when you realize that you are not going to make your pace goal, that it is slipping through your fingers, and there's nothing you can do about it. But I am proud that I managed to run all the way despite being completely empty, and I will just have to be smarter next time with my pacing. But it is so damned difficult to slow down with those crowds....

         

        Course: I was ok in the hills, but probably running them too quickly (I always attack hills) contributed to my downfall. But what surprised me was how much my quads hurt: the downhill around the MOMA in Central Park was agony. Note to self: practice running downhill

         

        Recovery: Avoid stairs on Monday and Tuesday. feeling better Wednesday, and 4 mile run on Thursday am, feeling a lot better. Rest on Friday and two 4/5 mile runs programmed for this weekend

         

        What a great event - just gives me the blues a little to know that this is about as good as it gets, and everything after this will compare badly. But each event has its own intrinsic beauty and charm, and the pleasure of running is eternal

         

        Congrats, Two-Foot!  It's such a temptation to give up once you know you're going to miss your goal, but you kept going.

         

        I like your last sentence, too. Smile

        LedLincoln


        not bad for mile 25

          Just need to brag that I ran a NYCM qualifier half three days ago. Hope to see you folks in 2015! Smile


          ultramarathon/triathlete

            Nice work LedLincoln, see you in 2015!

            HTFU?  Why not!

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            LedLincoln


            not bad for mile 25

              Nice work LedLincoln, see you in 2015!

               

              If you choose to pace 3:40 next year, we could spend a few hours together. Smile


              ultramarathon/triathlete

                 

                If you choose to pace 3:40 next year, we could spend a few hours together. Smile

                 

                Funny, they did ask me what I wanted to pace next year and I said somewhere between 3:25 and 3:45.  So we shall see!

                HTFU?  Why not!

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                Empire Tri Club Coach
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                LedLincoln


                not bad for mile 25

                   Funny, they did ask me what I wanted to pace next year and I said somewhere between 3:25 and 3:45.  So we shall see!

                   

                  Excellent!