Short version: At age 12 I once saw a one minute coverage of the NYC marathon in my home country, at that time I told my family that I would run there someday. That was a daring dream on my part, especially since I did not even know where on earth NYC was…but nothing is too daring or too difficult for a child, right? This proclamation and my dream were always tucked away in the deepest part of my dream bank and it came back to surface when I was accepted this year to run the 2009 NYC marathon.
Finish time: 4:11:54.Not a PR, but my second best marathon.
AG: 471/1,803. Women Overall: 4,341/19,135 Women Overall: 19,193/43,475
I think I if I tried to calculate my pace or my next move I would have disintegrated. At this point I thought of BQBregercito and his message from God to just run and not to worry about the clock…so I did the same. I actually was shocked when I downloaded my garmin to find the mile splits from miles 17 on.
Mile 17: 14:35(stop to puke)
Visiting my "Lady" and Ellis Island was a very touching moment for both Paul and I.
Went up the Empire State Building observation deck
We took a night tour around the island
"Champions are everywhere; all you need is to train them properly..." ~Arthur Lydiard
since I already commented over at Kick, I confess I didn't actually read through the whole report again, even though it's very worthy of a 2nd read, BUT I did look at all the pics again! Wonderful Nancy!! Just simply one of your best RR's ever and there are many RR's to chose from - you maniac!
I'm so glad you were chosen via lottery and made your dream come true. It was certainly meant to be, wasn't it?
Tammy
Mr. Chip & Mizz Rizzo
I either have to quit reading these inspiring race reports at work, or start wearing waterproof mascara! How wonderful that your dream as a child has now been fulfilled! I have only had the good fortune to visit NYC once a few years ago, and ever since the NYC marathon has been a sekrit dream of mine too. I feel as though I was right there with you.
What a great job - and so great to have such a strong finish feeling as sick as you did.
Congratulations to you! Your pictures are all so wonderful too.
~Mary
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wow!! just wow!! i have goose bumps just reading this!! you are truly inspirational -- you ran a great race and had a wonderful time making a dream come true!! i only wish i could have made it to NY to meet you!! thanks for bringing us along through your pictures - they are great!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
denise
What a wonderful report! I'm so glad for you that you had this opportunity and made the most of it. Reading all the details left me with a big smile. And the pictures! Excellent.
I always enjoy reading your posts and this RR is even more inspiring. The enthusiasm and joy you bring to running are infectious. Thanks for sharing.
Be safe. Be kind.
Nancy, you made my day. I'm so proud of you!!!!
mta.. tears here too.
Very inspirational. It really makes me want to run there also. These big venue marathons always sound so great and your RR was one of the best. You are really living the dream! Congratulations!!
Larry
Chumbawamba: I get knocked down But I get up again You're never going to keep me down
Carolyn
I hammered down the trail, passing rocks and trees like they were standing still.
MM#209 / JapanJoyful#803
I also first became aware of the New York City Marathon 34 years ago in the days when it was being won by Bill Rodgers and Miki Gorman/Greta Waitz.
I even happened to be in New York and saw it in person in 1983 (Dixon/Waitz) but, until now, I’ve never had any inclination to do the running part too.
However, it’s almost like it was custom made for you and I hope you go back many, many more times.
"Enjoy yourself. Your younger days never come again." 100yo T. Igarashi to me in geta at top of Mt. Fuji (8/2/87)
mariposai, how neat it was that you got to fulfill your childhood dream. You sure did it well with your second best marathon in spite of the crowds and feeling ill. I enjoyed hearing of your meeting with so many friends: old friends you knew from the past, old friends from the internet you met for the first time in person, and new friends you happened to meet. Of course, I expect anyone the butterfly lady meets is an instant friend. Your pictures were great. A big congratulations.
TomS
Great trip, nice race and what can be better than fulfilling your dreams
Thanks for the photos...
Congratulations are well deserved!!!
Courage ! Do one brave thing today...then run like hell.