On November 7th, we took the bus provided by the Runner’s Stop. We left Lynbrook at 5:40 in direction to Staten Island. This year, we didn’t get dropped off immediately, but stayed on the bus parked near the start until 8:30, shortening the long wait in the cold weather. The 1st wave didn’t go off … Continue reading →
This was my 1st run after the knee injury (original post). I ran 5 miles in a slow pace. Being able to run again and actually enjoying it was a big psychological help. Until today, I didn’t run unless I had to run either with the group, or because I had registered to a race … Continue reading →
As I was reliving the race and analyzing my performance, I stated I had an excellent experience despite the cramps at mile 21. I enjoyed it more than NYC marathon in November 2009. There are several reasons for the better experience. I knew what to expect, so I was mentally prepared for it. And there … Continue reading →
I was able to write about the pre-race moments immediately after the event, but I needed certain time to elapse from the race itself before writing about it. Time helped me sort my thoughts and forget insignificant details. The race started at 10 o’clock. It took me a little over 2 minutes to reach the … Continue reading →