I drove myself to the race, as my wife is expecting a baby on June 3rd. Usually, she accompanies me and we have a brunch together after the race. At this point, any commotion is tiresome for her and a vision of waiting somewhere for me 2 hours in the heat is even more discouraging. … Continue reading →
The race took place in the Central Park, NY and it was organized by New York Road Runners. The weather couldn’t be better. The temperature was 65°, but bearable humidity and overcast. I set my watch to beep 6:03 apart—now I don’t know why. The pack started slowly clockwise around the park. I liked the … Continue reading →
As it is our tradition, we went to visit relatives to Philadelphia to celebrate Mother’s Day. Part of that tradition is to participate in the Susan Komen race/walk in the morning before we go to have a brunch. We arrived to Philadelphia on Saturday evening after stopping at the friend’s birthday party in Langhorne, PA. … 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 →