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Please Note
Travelling Fit’s packages to the TCS New York City Marathon are not available to US residents

The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the biggest marathons in the world with 47,839 finishers in 2022, so don’t miss out. The atmosphere alone will get you through those 42. 2 kilometres

Run alongside amateurs, professional competitors and world record holders as you weave your way through the 5 boroughs of Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan, over 5 bridges and finish in the world renowned Central Park. The course is broken down as follows [description from Runners World]

Staten Island [Miles 1-2]
Not much time is spent in Staten Island. only two miles. When the race starts, runners cross the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, which offers sweeping views of the New York Harbor and skyline, including the Statue of Liberty. The first mile is an uphill climb up the bridge, while the second mile is downhill, heading off the bridge to Brooklyn

Brooklyn [Miles 3-12]
These next 11 miles is run in the relatively flat streets of Brooklyn. Runners are able to enjoy the colourful quirks of each neighbourhood in the borough, from the trendy restaurants in Park Slope to the charming tree-lined streets on Lafayette Avenue to the lively crowds in Williamsburg

Queens [Miles 13-15]
Near the midpoint of the race, comes the Queensboro Bridge at mile 14. While the vantage point offers beautiful views, the climb up the bridge is tough, and the absence of spectators on this stretch can be mentally challenging. This section is quiet compared to the rest of the race

Manhattan Part 1 [Miles 16-18]
After descending the Queensboro Bridge onto Manhattan’s First Avenue, runners are swallowed by a swell of spectators. This is a flat, three-mile stretch

The Bronx [Miles 19-20]
Whilst crossing into The Bronx, the crowds have thinned from First Avenue. There are bands and dancers at the Entertainment Zone at 139th and Morris Avenue

Manhattan Part 2 [Miles 21-26. 2]
The final 10K of the marathon is long and possibly painful but with the roaring crowds in the heart of the Big Apple, plus the final miles through iconic Central Park, the last push is worth it. From here it is a quick spin through Harlem and a run up Fifth Avenue, reaching the northern edge of Central Park around mile 23. The next mile is fairly flat along Fifth. Once inside Central Park around mile 24, there are a couple rolling hills. At mile 25 you’ll be surrounded by deafening crowds near Columbus Circle. Then it’s just two quick turns before the finish

We at Travelling Fit have run the TCS New York City Marathon on many occasions and with many years of travel experience, both in organising and travelling to many amazing running destinations, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands

Benefit from our first-hand experience by booking your Marathon travel package with us to include guaranteed TCS New York City Marathon entry, perfectly located accommodation, warm up run through Central Park, city tours, social functions and much more

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Testimonials

We just got home from the US last night and I wanted to drop you a quick line to express my appreciation for the work that you and the team put into the Marathon part of our trip. Our group couldn’t have had a better time and the atmosphere you guys created and the level of information, assistance and organisation was just outstanding. Thanks again for everything you guys do, It’s not hard to see its a labour of love,

Nigel Deane, VIC

I want to congratulate the entire Travelling Fit organisation for the outstanding job you did to ensure that we were all looked after from the very first moment that we arrived in New York. The meet and greet gave me an opportunity to meet some lovely Ozzies with whom I was able to spend time and accompany to events, especially on the Marathon day. To be taken to the 14 mile area where we were able to await our runners was so special and I am sure that I would not have seen anything if I had tried to make my own way around with so many spectators in the city for the event. We really enjoyed Mari-Mar at firstly the Rob de Castella Indigenous afternoon and then at the after marathon party – that was such a great night with lots of wine and food, all generously offered by the wonderful staff. Kirsten and I had a fabulous time in New York with all of the important details of hotel, interesting bus trip around the city and information at the Hudson available at all times which made it so safe and easy

Carolyn Colling, SA

The 2019 TCS NYC Marathon was the experience of a lifetime and I am SO glad that I did it with Travelling Fit and I wouldn't consider running this event again in the future without Travelling Fit

Matt Crawford, QLD

As an average cross country running teenager I thought it would be great to run the NYCM one day. I have run throughout my life to keep fit but at 47 took up running events. After time I started to realise my silly dream could become and reality. I researched who to travel with and Travelling Fit stood out. Knowing my family would be looked after was important to me. Our consultant was amazing and patient with my ever changing travel plans and never ending questions. The service was outstanding and the experience was without fault. And now I am not only a marathoner, but for my 50th I acheived a dream by successfully completing the NYCM. What an amazing experience. Travelling Fit allowed me to concentrate on what I needed to do without having to worry about the finer details. Thank you Travelling Fit for assisting me to make my dream come true

Trudi Wight, NSW

Dear the whole of the Travelling Fit NYC Team, A huge "thank you" from me for all of the hard work, encouraging support, and helpful advice that you offered me and the rest of the Travelling Fit runners in New York. I've so grateful that I got the opportunity to participate in this race in the company of other Aussies. A special highlight of the event was the chance to meet the Indigenous Marathon Runners and Rob de Castella - their stories were so moving and helped us to think deeply about our own goals and motivations - thank you very much for making this possible for us, what a privilege and inspiration

Leonora Risse, VIC

Travelling Fit delivered more than I hoped for this trip. The events and the camaraderie were significantly more important and valuable than I expected. Great atmosphere. Travelling Fit made the running of the NYC Marathon even more exciting and impressive than just running the race. It felt like I was part of an Australian team. Couldn't be more impressed

Paul Harman, VIC

My first overseas running event made possible by Travelling Fit. I’m not sure I could have or would have been able to enter, negotiate all the paper work and fulfill all the requirements without the expertise of the Travelling Fit staff. My New York Marathon experience was highly successful and a very positive experience for me. I would like to thank Travelling Fit for enabling this. If you are considering using Travelling Fit for your running holiday, I feel you won’t be disappointed and highly recommend them

Helen Heaver, SA

Thank you sooooo much to you and your team for organising my NYC Marathon experience. It was truly the best thing I have done in recent memory, and I will remember it always. Not only the event, but also your company’s organisation and delivery exceeded my expectations in every way – faultless. I am now highly motivated to run some other ‘Majors’. Thank you again Mari-Mar, it was great to meet you, and I look forward to attending further events in the near future

James Mulhearn, QLD

The Travelling Fit crew in New York were absolutely fantastic, so easy to talk to and had great experiences to share. I love, love, LOVED the event and I’m incredibly grateful to have had Travelling Fit experience and knowledge, as well as simplifying things like transport to the start village etc. It really took a lot of worry out of the trip, and I didn’t have to stress about where to be and when. Loved the Travelling Fit cheer squad at mile 14

Keisha Thompson, TAS

Entry Fees

Please be aware that a Marathon Entry Only is not possible and that entries MUST be purchased as part of a package that includes accommodation

Please refer to Package details for more information

Qualifying Times

There are no qualifying times for the TCS New York City Marathon when purchasing a marathon package through Travelling Fit

Start Time

The first wave starts at 9. 50am and last Wave [4] starts at 11am

Cut-Off Times

The official end time of the race is 7. 30pm

Race Timing

The ChronoTrack timing system is used at the TCS New York City Marathon to record the time of every runner

Race Packets

Registration is at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Note that all runners are required to attend in person to collect their registration

Pace Setters

There are pace setters in the TCS New York City Marathon

Pace team leaders will be running even effort throughout the course and will pace marathoners who are looking to finish in times between 3. 00 and 6. 00

Aid Stations

There will be medical aid stations on the coarse approximately every mile starting at mile 3 and at the finish

Flow Alkaline Spring Water will be available at official fluid stations every mile from mile 3 to mile 25 except at miles 5, 7, and 9

Gatorade® Endurance Formula™ Lemon-Lime Flavor will be available at official fluid stations every mile from mile 3 to mile 25, except at miles 5, 7, and 9

Science in Sport Energy Gels will be available along the course at miles 12 and 18 to help fuel you. Signage on the course will indicate these gel zones, and volunteers will wear different colored hats to denote the flavors
Available flavours on the course will be

• Caffeinated. Berry [75mg of caffeine]
• Isotonic. Apple, Orange
• Other flavours. Raspberry

Bananas will be available at miles 21 and 23

Personal Refreshments and Clothing

No personal refreshments are able to be left out on the course and all discarded clothing will be collected for charity

Transport

Private luxury coaches  from your hotel to the start of the race are included when you purchase your TCS New York City Marathon package through Travelling Fit

Note
These luxury coaches are exclusive to Travelling Fit runners and are not the standard city buses that are provided for the event

Expo

The TCS New York City Marathon Health and Wellness Expo will be held at the Jacob Javits Convention Centre on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday prior to the Marathon

All runners MUST attend the expo to pick up their race numbers in person. Another person is not permitted to pick up the race pack on your behalf

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center,
Halls 3B and 3E,
11th Avenue at West 35th Street, Manhattan

The Expo times are as follows [subject to change]

• Thursday, 02 November, 10. 00 a. m. to 8. 00 p. m. [last entry for number pickup is 7. 00 p. m. ]
• Friday, 03 November, 10. 00 a. m. to 8. 00 p. m. [last entry for number pickup is 7. 00 p. m. ]
• Saturday, 04 November, 9. 00 a. m. to 5. 00 p. m. [last entry for number pickup is 5. 00 p. m. ]

Finishers T-shirts, Medals and Certificates

All runners will receive a sports top in their race packs [provided by the TCS New York City Marathon]

Only runners who complete the TCS New York City Marathon will receive a medal once they have crossed the finish line

Your finisher certificate will be mailed to you after the event

Weather Conditions

The average temperature range for New York in November is 7 to 15 degrees Celsius [45 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit]

Other Events

5km Dash to the Finish Line run on Saturday 04 November [highly recommended and MUST be purchased in advance]

TCS New York City Marathon

New York Marathon 2017 The bus leaves well before the sun decides to make an appearance. It’s quiet - everyone is in their own space, doing what they need to do to visualise what is yet to

New York Marathon 2017

The bus leaves well before the sun decides to make an appearance

It’s quiet – everyone is in their own space, doing what they need to do to visualise what is yet to come as you cruise through the streets of the city that never sleeps

The Village at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island – there’s nothing quite like it…Security is ridiculously tight given what happened only days earlier and you feel safe. partly because of the Police and Army presence but mainly because this is the place where you can dare to dream

125 different countries are represented by over 50,000 runners this year and it is a wonderful sight to behold…the noise…the colour and the atmosphere…electric

Into your corral you go and the wait begins…you feel the nervous energy as runners speak, or in some instances sign with each other… you are all walks of life all with the same goal…earn that medal

Off to the start line you go…the National Anthem is sung and you can’t help but embrace the patriotism…. the cannon blasts and you’re off to the sounds of Frank Sinatra singing New York. Nobody does over the top like America and it’s bloody awesome

The start is up the Verrazano Bridge with sweeping views of New York to your left but there’s no time to take them in…it’s 2km uphill and the same down. one foot in front of the other as you try and find your rhythm
Brooklyn is your first Borough and what a way to hit the 5km marker…so many people, so much noise…it lifts you and your feet fly. there is so much love in the air and it takes all that you have not to sprint

Onto Queens you go and the party continues as the mix of races explode in a sea of colour and noise…even the notoriously quiet conservative Jewish section is politely, yet quietly cheering you on, giving you a moment to collect your thoughts, do a body scan and push on. Then you hear the theme from Rocky and you lift again as you hit the Queensborough bridge

Manhattan is next and First Avenue is everything you’ve dreamt of…a sea of hundreds and thousands, both sides of the street…you’ve hit the 25km mark and by the time this stretch ends it’s 32km. this is where the Marathon begins so soak it up, reset yourself and get ready for the real race

You turn into The Bronx & Harlem…Gospel Choirs on one side…Rap and R&B on the other and you want to stop and soak it all in but you know you can’t. So many voices cheering for you…. encouraging you…willing you to keep going

Back into Manhattan for the last 7km…5th Avenue, a few quick turns, Columbus Circle & then you’re there…Central Park

2km to go…the crowds are right on top of you…the noise…. incredible…. it’s as if the whole city has stopped just for today…1. 2 Million people you find out later…speechless

Your body is screaming at you to stop but your mind is telling your body to shut up. Then you see the sign…800 metres to go…. 200 metres to go and then it’s there, the Finish line

As you cross the line you scream, you cry and you scream some more. You hug the volunteer that gave you your medal and you cry some more

You’ve done it, you completed The New York Marathon…now go an celebrate like never before

Written By Chris Lytas

TCS New York City Marathon – Ana Croger

Start spreading the news. TCS New York City Marathon  I have wanted to run the TCS New York City Marathon before I really even started running. It has been a bucket list item since university and

Start spreading the news. TCS New York City Marathon 

I have wanted to run the TCS New York City Marathon before I really even started running. It has been a bucket list item since university and I have entered the ballot many times to no avail. In 2013 I started training for New York only to find out I was pregnant with our third child

Fast forward to 2016. The New York marathon whilst still on my bucket list was not on my race calendar for this year. In May one of my oldest friends living in the US called to tell me she was expecting her first baby. I wanted to be there for her. We played around with timing and the second week of November worked best for her. The stars were aligning. I called the fantastic Travelling Fit crew who I raced Tokyo with on the off chance that there was still a spot and thankfully I snapped up one of the last entries. This was it. My dream race

Landing on Friday night in New York City with no sleep knowing I was running the 5km dash through Central Park in the morning with my husband and the Marathon the following day I started to realise I was probably not in my best form. I have had a tremendous year of running so I was somewhat unrealistic in my time expectations for this race

Marathon Sunday. NYC’s Biggest Block Party

I think to give this race the justice it deserves I need to set out some interesting facts about the worlds biggest and most popular marathon

• 55,000 + people lined up on the streets of Staten Island with me that day
• 12,000 volunteers worked tirelessly from the early hours until the last runner crossed the line in the darkness and cold of Central Park
• Over 1 million people lined the streets and welcome us to each of the 5 Boroughs
• 125 countries were represented that day
• The average finish time was 4. 10. 14

So as I entered the pre-race village after a security check I started to understand the enormity of what I was part of. With a bagel in hand and a black coffee kindly handed to me by one of the volunteers, I watched as runners from all around the world prepared themselves for a race they too have been dreaming about for many years

As always with Travelling Fit the entire morning went off without a glitch. And so it began, with ‘New York, New York’ blasting from loud speakers and shout outs to the many nations represented I crossed the start line to ‘welcome Australia enjoy New York City’. With tears in my eyes I began the long climb up the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge at snails pace with tens of thousands of others. Coming down in to Brooklyn the atmosphere was electric and as I would find with the other 4 Boroughs the people welcomed us with open arms ‘Welcome to Brooklyn’ ‘Welcome Ana’ ‘Welcome Australia’ was shouted at me from every angle. What I didn’t realise was this was how it was going to be for the next 26. 2 miles and on first avenue the crowds and shouting would hit a climax

Nicole Bunyon CEO of RMA asked me after the race ‘what was it like’ and I quite honestly said It was like being a rockstar for 42 km. It is like running the finishing chute but for the whole race.   I have never and will never experience anything like this race again. The crowds were 6 deep. People were handing out food, Vaseline, water. Every second person had a sign ‘from 1 to 10 you are a 26. 2’, ‘If Donald Trump can run, you can too’ – you name it I saw it that day. It was a special race in a special city

The course itself was tough. I hadn’t anticipated the headwinds and the elevation. The hills coming up onto the bridges were steeper than I thought and getting through the people much more difficult. My time didn’t reflect the effort it took to cross that line but I walked away with much more than a time and a medal

As I crossed the finish line on November 6 2016 my dream run had become a reality. Dreams can and do come true but its not without hard work, commitment and the support of  fantastic organisations like Travelling Fit, my Running Mums Australia friends, family [in particular my incredible husband] and coach that make dreams a reality

2016 has been an incredible year of running for me and so many others in our community. I can’t wait to plan my next world major with Travelling Fit for 2017

Written By Ana Croger

New York – My First Time

The first live marathon I ever saw was from the side of the road on the Sydney Harbour Bridge at the 2000 Olympics.   Little did I dream that just over 11 years later I too would run an international

The first live marathon I ever saw was from the side of the road on the Sydney Harbour Bridge at the 2000 Olympics.   Little did I dream that just over 11 years later I too would run an international marathon.   Forgive me if my ramblings go on too long.   I have to debrief somehow

Marathon day for me began before dawn as I went down the stairs in my hotel to the lobby.   I had to use the stairs because the lifts were packed with runners from higher levels.   Once in the lobby it was a case of pick up the breakfast packs and get on the bus.   The early start is necessary as the bus has to go across the Narrows Vacarez Bridge in order to get to the start.   This mile long bridge is also the first mile of the marathon.   [Hint #1.   Bring plenty of alarm clocks from home so you do not sleep in]

The hour plus ride to the start was a quiet one as most of the passengers contemplated what lay ahead.   There were gasps as we realised that the bus was going across part of the course in the form of the Queensboro Bridge.   Once we arrived at Statten Island it was a case of follow the crowds, show the race bib to security and I was into the start area along with over 47,000 other runners.   I wandered for a while trying to decide where to rest for the 3 or so hours before the start and found some Adelaide marathon maidens who wanted company.   I sat with them in the hay thoughtfully provided by the organisers to provided insulation from the cold earth below.   The cushion brought from Adelaide also provided some small level of comfort.   Much to my surprise I did not get cold during this time, the three to four layers of clothing did the job of keeping me warm.   [Hint #2. Prepare for the cold that awaits you during this wait, particularly if you are a late starter]

About an hour before my start I bid farewell and good luck and went to the green start village.   A quick final trip to the loo [Hint #3.   BYO loo paper], a trip to the luggage trucks [brilliantly organised] and I found myself alongside an huge pile of discarded clothing stripping off the layers that had done the job so well [Hint #4.   Be prepared to donate generously to the homeless of NY].   It was then a short walk to the start corrals and the nerves began to cut in.   Talking with an English runner during this time was a great way for both of us to stay calm

Another short walk and I could see the magic sign “Green Start”.   The green start has a number of advantages and disadvantages.   The advantage is that Green runners use the bottom level of the bridge and therefore have a less severe incline at the start.   There are also only 5,000 runners competing for road space as opposed to 10,000 on the top level.   The disadvantage is that the results of loose bladders on the top level have to go somewhere [Hint #5.   If using the lower level run in the centre of the bridge] and the view from the top of the bridge is spoiled by the support girders.   God bless America has never sounded so good, the howitzer blast echoed around Statten Island and Frank Sinatra reminded us that we were about to enter  a city that never sleeps and we were off.   Thank you NYRR for treating the slow plodders like me in exactly the same way as you treat the elite marathon runners, I appreciate it

I was able to get into my running rhythm very quickly, unlike some of the runners who had different coloured starts.   [Hint #6. Do not panic if you have to walk for the first three minutes, it is not uncommon for this to occur particularly on the top level of the bridge]  Approximately 11 minutes later the runners around me started to cheer and shout   “25 to go” as we passed the 1 mile marker.   I was already 1 minute ahead of schedule and feeling great and was concentrating on running not celebrating

My plans for the day called for me to stay behind the 5 hour pacer in order to avoid going out too hard but despite giving this pacer a two to three minute start over the line I was level with him well before I finished the bridge crossing.   I slowed to his pace but did not feel comfortable so I decided to devise plan B on the run and went past him.   Maybe this was a mistake.   [Hint #7.   Have a plan for the race to help you through the first couple of miles]

After the bridge the race continued on freeways for a while.   It was a quiet journey for the green group with the crowds gathered around the blue and orange runners on a different set of roads.   Eventually to the shouts of “Welcome to Brooklyn” we left the freeway and began to run some back roads before joining the same route as the other runners.   The first drink station in this section at the 3 mile mark was interesting and I wondered how I would cope with even more runners around me later

Once all runners were on the same course I began to feel the magic of this race.   As we joined the main route a recording of “Footloose” was hitting the eardrums with massive intensity.   It was hard to stay calm and not run at the same tempo as the song.   This was the start of many music styles for the next 23 miles, some of the music was definitely not to my liking but I did not mind.   People were doing this to help the runners and I appreciated their efforts.   [Hint #8.   Throw the i-pod away and listen to the atmosphere around you]  During this time the 11 minute miles were continuing and I was feeling very comfortable

Each colour group runs their own course until mile 8.   I therefore had decided that this was a landmark in my race to look forward to.   What I did not realise was that my wife was in the crowd at mile 8 shouting out my name and urging me to keep going.   Apparently I reacted as though I had heard the shouts but I cannot remember hearing them.   The photos taken as I passed this point will be treasured.   I was still running at a steady pace and felt as though my breathing would not blow out a candle.   How different I can remember thinking to my early running days when I was constantly breathless

The next land mark for me was the lunch stop from the marathon on a bus tour at about the 12 mile mark.   In order to get there we had to pass though some undulations and for the first time the body began to react to the conditions.   It was a sunny day and I was beginning to seek out as much shade as possible in order to help my energy levels later.   This was remarkably easy to do.   I was taking on water or Gatorade at every possible opportunity and was taking a gel once an hour as planned pre-race.   [Hint #9.   Bring your own gels from home, nothing wrong with the American ones but you know how your body will react to the familiar]

I was beginning to see signs telling me to “Own the bridge” so I knew that the moment of truth was arriving, the Queensboro Bridge.   Many people rate this as the hardest part of the course as there is a relatively steep incline to get onto the bridge and with over half the race behind you the legs are beginning to feel the strain.   I am proud to say that the bridge did not beat me, I ran the incline but decided to take a very brief walk mid bridge in order to help get my head in order for First Avenue.   During this time I was passing other walkers some of whom were beginning to look very tired

Eventually I had to get off the bridge and into Manhattan.   Once again there were cheers for me from my cheer squad but once again I did not hear them or see the signs.    I was too busy composing myself and telling myself not to get carried away with the fact that I was in Manhattan, there was still a long way to go.   The crowds in this section of the course were massive.   Some had been there since the race start, some had come out to specifically to cheer the slower runners because they realised that many see the pointy end of the field and then go home.   During this section of the course it was not unusual to see runners darting to the side of the road to hug or talk with spectators.   There was a moment of drama for me when one of the spectators, having jumped into the middle of the road to take a photo, did not look where he was going on the return journey and ran into me.   I gather that my Aussie Rules hip and shoulder was deemed fair by the umpire and hopefully security had words to say to this idiot.   I spent about a minute recomposing myself and I suspect that during this time I slowed considerably

I had to walk part of the final 2 bridges as we reached the northern end of the course.   The legs were beginning to tell a story and it was not totally pleasant.   Part of the journey through the Bronx is cruel.   As you approach one of the right hand bends you look up and see runners less than 100 metres away but to get to them you have to run around the block.   Mentally this was not good but it provided another landmark to tick off when I reached the same point of the course

Just after the final bridge I realised that the 5 hour pacer was on my shoulder and I increased the pace slightly to join the bus.   A quick word of welcome from the pacer showed that he realised that I was going to attempt to keep on his pace to the end.   However just after this he slowed to help shepherd the group through a drink stop and I lost touch for a while as I moved ahead of him.   By the time that I realised that he had caught up and passed me I did not have the leg power necessary to catch up again

By now we were in Harlem a section of the course that disappointed me.   I was anticipating lots of gospel style music but there was very little.   The crowds were still there but the enthusiasm encountered on First Avenue was not present.   The legs were hurting and all I wanted was to be running in Central Park even though I realised that this meant more undulations.   The good thing was that a check of my times against my 5. 15 pace band showed that a PB [sub 5. 17] was 100% certain.   I was a long way in front of 5. 15 pace

Ngay trước Công viên Trung tâm, tôi bắt gặp Graham Cornes đang lo lắng [huấn luyện viên mới nhậm chức của Adelaide Crows và là cựu học giả của trường nơi tôi dạy] đang đứng bên vệ đường tìm kiếm vợ của mình. Lúc này cô ấy đi sau tôi khoảng 5 phút. Vào khoảng thời gian này, tôi đã chạy qua một điểm mà một phần đội cổ vũ của tôi đang lên kế hoạch gặp lại tôi. Họ nhớ tôi lần này, tôi đã đi nhanh hơn họ mong đợi

Công viên trung tâm là khó khăn. Đám đông thật tuyệt vời, sự khích lệ lớn lao, cảm giác háo hức về đích khiến bạn tiếp tục nhưng đôi chân hò hét là đủ. Tôi giảm tốc độ để đi bộ và rất nhiều đám đông đang hét vào mặt thúc giục tôi bắt đầu chạy lại nhưng bộ não cuối cùng đã chiến thắng ở một trong những khúc cua lớn cuối cùng của cuộc đua. Khi tôi lên đến đỉnh của tòa nhà, tôi nhìn thấy các tòa nhà dọc theo Phố 54, đoạn đường cuối cùng của khóa học, và tôi bắt đầu chạy lại. Đám đông hoan hô quyết tâm của tôi

Cuộc đua tiếp tục đến Phố 54, vượt qua một nhóm các nhiếp ảnh gia về cuộc đua, những người sẽ chuyển những nỗ lực của họ cho tôi sau [với chi phí nhưng đáng giá từng xu], vòng quanh Vòng tròn Columbus và quay trở lại Công viên Trung tâm. Đôi chân chợt quên mệt mỏi. Bạn có thể cảm thấy mức năng lượng tăng lên trong cả cơ thể của chính bạn và cơ thể của những vận động viên khác. Dưới biểu ngữ 26 dặm, lên dốc cuối cùng và vạch đích ở trước mặt tôi. Liếc nhanh đồng hồ cho thấy thời gian là 4. 59 một cái gì đó vì vậy một lần chạy nước rút cuối cùng đã được cố gắng để cố gắng đạt được dưới mốc 5 giờ

Sau khi kết thúc, tôi trì hoãn việc dừng đồng hồ cho đến khi tôi chắc chắn rằng bức ảnh của mình đã được chụp. [Gợi ý #10. Hãy nhìn lên, nó làm cho bức ảnh đẹp hơn]  Những từ tục tĩu đã được lẩm bẩm khi tôi thấy thời gian là 5. 00. 09, rất gần để đạt được tất cả các mục tiêu của tôi nhưng cho đến nay. Tình nguyện viên trao huy chương cảm nhận được sự thất vọng của tôi và rất nhiệt tình chúc mừng và vực dậy tinh thần của tôi. Lên đường chụp ảnh và một nụ cười toe toét trang trí khuôn mặt của tôi. Ai quan tâm đến việc bạn bị đau chân khi về đích? . Một số người chạy xung quanh tôi đã bày tỏ sự lo lắng khi tôi bị mất thăng bằng do một số cơn chóng mặt nhỏ nhưng tôi vẫn ổn như bạn có thể vào những thời điểm như thế này. Cuối cùng, tôi vượt qua đám đông và đi bộ trên đường phố New York

Đoạn đường về khách sạn dài và chậm khi tôi nhận được lời chúc mừng của New York. Chiếc áo choàng của người về đích quanh vai tôi đã nói lên hoạt động của tôi trong ngày. Lúc này trời đã chạng vạng tối và trời bắt đầu se lạnh.

Tôi tiếp tục đi bộ vào khách sạn, lên thang máy, có tiếng gõ cửa phòng tôi và không có câu trả lời. Đội cổ vũ của tôi vẫn về đích sau khi tôi đến điểm này trên đường đua. Cuối cùng, họ bỏ cuộc và quay trở lại và lần đầu tiên tôi nhìn thấy những biển báo đã đi vòng quanh New York. Tôi yêu cầu ai đó kiểm tra thời gian của tôi đã được chấp thuận và vợ tôi, cố gắng hết sức giữ thái độ hồi hộp, nói năm …. giờ…… không phút…… và……. một giây. Tất cả mọi người ngoại trừ tôi đã rất phấn khởi

Mục tiêu của tôi khi tham gia cuộc đua rất đơn giản

Một. kết thúc đánh dấu
Hai. Đánh dấu PB
Ba. Chạy nhanh hơn tốc độ trung bình 8 km/giờ
Bốn. Chạy 5. 10, thời gian dành cho Travel Fit đánh dấu
Năm. Chạy việt dã marathon dưới 5 giờ
Một vài ngày sau sự kiện, tôi đã quyết định rằng 4 trên 5 không tệ nhưng 2 giây cuối cùng vẫn còn đau

Viết bởi Wes Bray

Từ Bendigo đến New York

Lấy từ Nhà quảng cáo Bendigo Vận động viên chạy Bendigo Jy Pertzel đã tham gia cuộc đua marathon nổi tiếng vào Chủ nhật [sáng thứ Hai theo giờ Úc] với các cư dân cũ của Bendigo là Brad Wood và Brendan Fraser. Nhìn thấy

Lấy từ Nhà quảng cáo Bendigo

Vận động viên điền kinh Bendigo Jy Pertzel đã tham gia cuộc đua marathon nổi tiếng vào Chủ nhật [sáng thứ Hai theo giờ Úc] cùng với các cư dân cũ của Bendigo là Brad Wood và Brendan Fraser

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Một vận động viên chạy Bendigo khác là Brett Houlden cũng tham gia

Brad Wood đăng thời gian nhanh nhất là 3 giờ 17 phút 59 giây

Ông Fraser đã hoàn thành trong 3. 58. 05, Ông Pertzel 4. 26. 37 và ông Houlden 5. 51. 03

Ông Pertzel cho biết New York là một nơi tuyệt vời trong thời gian chạy marathon

“Một nơi tuyệt vời, những con người tuyệt vời… thật khó để diễn tả và tôi rất vui vì đã có thể hoàn thành,” anh nói

Ông Fraser mô tả việc chạy marathon là một trải nghiệm thực sự tuyệt vời

“Đó là một trải nghiệm không thể tin được. Tôi cười, tôi khóc…tôi đau,” anh nói

Ông Fraser cho biết mục tiêu của ông là phá vỡ bốn giờ và ông đã làm điều đó khi còn vài phút rảnh rỗi

Ông Woods cho biết tham gia cuộc đua marathon là một trải nghiệm tuyệt vời

“Lời nói sẽ không bao giờ công bằng với những gì tôi đã trải qua ngày hôm nay. Rất may mắn được là một phần của một sự kiện tuyệt vời như vậy. Vẫn không thể tin được. – Brad Wood”

“Lời nói sẽ không bao giờ công bằng với những gì tôi đã trải qua ngày hôm nay. Rất may mắn được là một phần của một sự kiện tuyệt vời như vậy,” anh nói

“Vẫn không thể tin được. ”

Ông Wood cho biết nỗ lực của ông Pertzel trong cuộc phẫu thuật hông gần đây là một nỗ lực tuyệt vời

Cuộc thi marathon ở Thành phố New York đã thu hút 48.000 vận động viên trong năm nay với người Kenya Geoffrey Mutai và Priscah Jeptoo giành chiến thắng. Mr Mutai thắng 2 nội dung nam. 08. 23 trong khi cô Jeptoo đoạt vương miện nữ ở vị trí thứ 2. 25. 07

Hơn 115 quốc gia đã có đại diện tham gia cuộc thi marathon được tổ chức dưới sự bảo vệ nghiêm ngặt do vụ tấn công khủng bố vào cuộc thi Marathon Boston hồi đầu năm nay

Ông Pertzel là cựu cầu thủ của Câu lạc bộ bóng đá Golden Square và hiện là chủ tịch trong khi ông Wood và ông Fraser cũng đại diện cho Bulldogs ở cấp cao

Bộ ba đã tiết lộ vào tuần trước rằng họ sẽ mặc những chiếc áo phông có chữ ký màu xanh mòng két của nhóm Mạng lưới Nhận thức Phòng chống Tự tử ở trung tâm bang Victoria để nâng cao nhận thức về nguyên nhân trên toàn thế giới

Cả ba người đàn ông đều có tham vọng chạy New York City Marathon

Ông Pertzel nói: “Đó là một giấc mơ dài cả đời với cảm giác đạt được thành tích cá nhân.

“Chắc chắn tôi luôn có một giấc mơ trong danh sách xô và chỉ mong được nhân đôi chiếc bánh mì kẹp thịt sau khi chạy,” ông Fraser nói

“Sau khi đến New York vào năm 2007 khi cuộc thi marathon đang diễn ra, tôi luôn ấp ủ tham vọng một ngày nào đó sẽ chạy ở đó,” ông Wood nói.

Ông Wood cho biết cuộc đua marathon đang thống trị New York

Ông Wood nói: “Sau khi ở New York được 24 giờ, toàn bộ thành phố đang ở chế độ chạy marathon và sự rung cảm của nơi này thật tuyệt vời.

“Tất cả những người dân địa phương chúc bạn mọi điều tốt đẹp nhất đã là một phần thực sự thỏa mãn

“Trời có vẻ lạnh vào Chủ nhật nhưng tôi không nghĩ điều đó sẽ quan trọng. Tất cả chúng tôi đều mong chờ được thi đấu, kết thúc và bữa tiệc sau đó. ”

Ông Pertzel sẽ tham gia cuộc thi marathon thứ tư của mình sau khi đã hoàn thành cuộc chạy ở Melbourne và sự kiện Gold Coast hai lần

Ông Wood chạy giải Marathon Canberra năm 2010 trong khi ông Fraser đang đối mặt với bài kiểm tra sức bền đầu tiên của mình

Ông Wood cho biết bộ ba không có kỳ vọng cá nhân thực sự nào ngoại trừ việc cạnh tranh
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“Jy đã phẫu thuật hông vào tháng 6, vì vậy việc chuẩn bị của anh ấy bị cản trở nhưng anh ấy đã lấy lại được vóc dáng khá tốt,” ông Wood nói

Ông Wood và ông Fraser đã dành cả năm qua để tập luyện cho sự kiện này với huấn luyện viên cá nhân và cựu cầu thủ bóng đá Fitzroy, Matt Dundas

Ông Wood cho biết: “Chúng tôi cũng đã thực hiện một số cuộc tìm kiếm dài kéo dài khoảng ba giờ đồng hồ.

Viết bởi Rod Case

Báo cáo Cuộc đua Marathon Thành phố New York

New York City Marathon là cuộc thi marathon lớn nhất thế giới, với khoảng 50.000 vận động viên tham gia. Nó được nhiều người coi là sự lựa chọn của các chuyên gia marathon, với những con đường đông đúc uốn lượn qua

New York City Marathon là cuộc thi marathon lớn nhất thế giới, với khoảng 50.000 vận động viên tham gia. Nó được nhiều người coi là sự lựa chọn của các cuộc thi marathon chuyên ngành, với những con đường đầy đám đông uốn lượn qua năm quận của Thành phố New York, tạo nên một sự kiện ngoạn mục và đáng nhớ

Đọc về báo cáo cuộc đua của chúng tôi…

câu chuyện phía sau

Đối với những người không tập luyện với TTS vào năm 2012, đây là nỗ lực thứ hai của chúng tôi tại cuộc thi marathon NYC. Vào tháng 11 năm 2012, chúng tôi [Alison, Paul và Drew] đã hạ cánh xuống NYC ngay sau khi cơn bão Sandy gây ra một số thiệt hại nghiêm trọng cho thành phố, với việc cuộc đua bị Thị trưởng hủy bỏ chỉ 36 giờ trước khi tiếng súng bắt đầu. lúc đó khá thất vọng

NYC vào năm 2012 – nỗ lực đầu tiên của chúng tôi

Do hủy bỏ, chúng tôi đã được cấp một mục nhập đảm bảo cho bất kỳ năm nào trong ba năm tiếp theo, với việc chúng tôi chọn năm 2015 để quay lại. Nick không phải là thành viên của đội năm 2012… nhưng chúng tôi đã lôi kéo anh ấy tham gia sau trải nghiệm tuyệt vời ở Tokyo của chúng tôi vào năm ngoái. Pat đã giành được hợp đồng của năm và đang ở NYC để tham dự một cuộc họp nên đã xoay sở để giành được một suất tham gia cuộc thi marathon. Năm TTSers ở NYC, kết quả xuất sắc

Sự chuẩn bị

Hãy thẳng thắn nói rằng sự chuẩn bị của chúng tôi cho NYC là hơi thiếu. Alison sắp trở lại sau chấn thương, Drew hơi khó chịu về tất cả, Paul dường như có rất nhiều “cuộc gặp khách hàng” vào những buổi sáng lạnh giá ở Canberra và Nick thì bận rộn. Pat không thấy đâu cả. Có thể chúng tôi hơi tự mãn sau Six Foot Track hồi tháng 4… nhưng tất cả chúng tôi đều tự tin rằng mình có thể hoàn thành

Xin chào thành phố New York

Tất cả chúng tôi đều đến cách nhau trong vòng 24 giờ và hài lòng với thời tiết mùa thu ôn hòa, khoảng 10 độ vào ban đêm và tối đa khoảng 18 độ vào ban ngày. Cơn sốt marathon đã bao trùm thành phố với các điểm truyền hình, quảng cáo trên xe buýt và biểu ngữ trên đường phố. Cuộc chạy của chúng tôi đã được đặt trước qua Traveling Fit có 417 [vâng, 417. ] Người Úc chạy bộ – vì vậy khách sạn của chúng tôi giống Sydney hơn là NYC 🙂

Đến hội chợ triển lãm, nơi tất cả chúng tôi đã tiêu một lượng tiền mặt ngớ ngẩn vào thiết bị chạy bộ mang nhãn hiệu NYC. Thật xấu hổ, Drew và Paul đã mua những chiếc áo và mũ giống nhau, chỉ phát hiện ra điều này sau khi họ đã thanh toán xong. Đừng làm phiền chúng tôi về điều đó tại TTS quá nhiều, làm ơn…

triển lãm marathon – thu thập số cuộc đua của chúng tôi – Nick và Pat tham gia cùng chúng tôi

Chúng tôi đã thực hiện một vài lần chạy huấn luyện, trong đó có một lần chạy trên chiếc áo “YMCA Yaks” khá quyến rũ của chúng tôi mà Alison đã in cho sự kiện 102km Sri Chimnoy. Khẩu hiệu ở mặt sau của những chiếc áo có nội dung “Một khi bạn say, bạn sẽ không bao giờ quay trở lại” dường như đã gây nhầm lẫn cho một số vận động viên chạy khác, những người đã bỏ lỡ liên quan đến động vật và coi nó có nghĩa là chúng tôi chạy cho đến khi nôn mửa. Vâng, các vận động viên người Úc chúng tôi rất khó tính

Các ngọn Yak đào tạo – lảng vảng ở khu vực vạch đích

Thời gian cuộc đua

Đủ trò đùa, hãy làm điều này. 6. 00 giờ sáng bắt đầu ở sảnh khách sạn và chúng tôi đã sẵn sàng để bắt chuyến xe buýt từ Manhattan đến vạch xuất phát ở Đảo Staten

Bắt đầu chuyến xe buýt từ sáng sớm, tất cả chúng tôi đều có vẻ hạnh phúc đến bất ngờ trong khoảng thời gian đó trong ngày…

Nhưng dù sao đi nữa, khởi đầu cuộc thi marathon NYC lạnh lẽo đáng sợ lại ấm áp một cách đáng ngạc nhiên, khoảng 10 độ với gió nhẹ và mây che phủ. Khu vực tổ chức bắt đầu là ở Fort Wadsworth, nơi chúng tôi được giữ rất an toàn bởi rất nhiều lính thủy đánh bộ có súng. Có bánh mì tròn miễn phí cho tất cả [hurrah] cùng với cà phê Dunkin Donuts có vị như vũ nữ thoát y sơn. Hoa Kỳ thực sự cần phải làm việc với cà phê của mình

Nick nghỉ ngơi một chút – vào đợt xuất phát được chỉ định của chúng tôi – km đầu tiên là qua Cầu Verrazano

Chúng ta đi vào bãi cỏ. Paul và Nick ở A, Drew ở C và Alison ở F – tất cả đều ở đợt đầu tiên, với Pat ở đợt thứ ba. Bây giờ tất cả là hành động – trực thăng của NYPD trên đầu, đám đông đang sôi sục, quốc ca với mọi người quay mặt về phía lá cờ – chúng tôi đã sẵn sàng để hành động. BÙM và vâng, đó thực sự là một khẩu đại bác thích hợp mà họ đã bắn khi bắt đầu, lợi ích của việc bắt đầu cuộc đua tại một căn cứ quân sự

• Đảo Staten - khởi đầu thật ngoạn mục, khi chúng tôi đi qua Cầu Verrazano, điểm cao nhất của cuộc đua và là cây cầu đầu tiên trong năm cây cầu. Khung cảnh tuyệt vời của Manhattan ở phía xa, mặc dù nó làm nổi bật khoảng cách đến đích
• Brooklyn - wow những người Mỹ này có thể cổ vũ. Mỗi người chúng tôi đều có những chiếc áo chạy bộ Traveling Fit có in tên của chúng tôi, gợi ý cho người dân New York đang hò hét “BẠN CÓ VẼ NÀY, BẠN HẾT ĐƯỢC NÀY. ” Đám đông gần như áp đảo và động lực không phải là vấn đề vào thời điểm này
• Queens – một sự rung cảm rất khác ở khu vực này của thị trấn, nhẹ nhàng hơn ở một số khu vực, mặc dù cảm giác đa văn hóa mạnh nhất ở đây. Có một vài ngọn đồi trong khu vực này… có lẽ chúng là những ngọn đồi thoai thoải hơn là những ngọn đồi… nhưng việc giữ tốc độ thì khó khăn hơn
• Manhattan – khi chúng tôi rời cầu Queensboro để vào Manhattan, đám đông trở nên ĐIÊN RỒ. Điên. Ồn ào. Wow điều này là tuyệt vời nhất. Vẫn còn 18 km nữa. Đại lộ Đầu tiên thật tuyệt vời nhưng cũng rất dài – tất cả chúng tôi đều mỏi chân
• The Bronx – quận thú vị, không đứng đầu danh sách của chúng tôi để sống. Một chuyến đi ra vào nhanh chóng cho thấy những người tổ chức cuộc đua marathon có cùng quan điểm này. Bây giờ chân rất mỏi
• Manhattan và vào Công viên Trung tâm – OMG cuộc đua chết tiệt này bao giờ mới kết thúc, ai là @#$%&* đã đặt một ngọn đồi vào đường đua ở đây?

Đi đúng hướng – băng qua cầu Queensboro – tạm dừng để chụp ảnh vui vẻ

CHÚNG TÔI ĐÃ HOÀN THÀNH. HALLELUJAH

Đó là một cuộc đua thực sự khó khăn. Và chúng tôi không có PB để báo cáo cho cuộc đua này, trên thực tế, tôi nghĩ rằng chúng tôi đang ở trong lãnh thổ PW [tồi tệ nhất của cá nhân] đối với một số người trong chúng tôi

• Nick – 2. 57 là một thời gian tuyệt vời, làm thế nào mà anh ấy đã làm phụ ba giờ cho khóa học đó?
• Phao-lô – 3. 16 là một cách công bằng từ 2. 50 chúng ta đã quen
• Đã vẽ – 3. 23 chậm hơn dự kiến, nhưng anh ấy thích nó
• Alisson – 3. 45 là một kết quả tuyệt vời với chấn thương gần đây của cô ấy…
• Vỗ nhẹ – 4. 20 tuổi là khá tốt nếu không được đào tạo, Pat tuyên bố

Kết quả?

Mmm ngon - một vài đồ uống để ăn mừng - huy chương tốt nhất mà chúng tôi đã nhận được cho một cuộc đua

Nếu bất cứ ai đang xem xét một cuộc thi marathon ở nước ngoài, thì điều này sẽ nhận được sự ủng hộ từ chúng tôi. Đừng đến đó vì một PB [Tokyo tốt cho điều đó], nhưng hãy đến để có một trải nghiệm tuyệt vời sẽ theo bạn suốt đời

OK đội đó là hai trong số sáu chuyên ngành marathon xuống, tiếp theo là gì ????

Alison at the Highline – bánh mì kẹp thịt ngon nhất từng có từ Shake Shack – Central Park

Tòa nhà Flatiron – Đài tưởng niệm 11/9 – hoàng hôn vào đêm cuối cùng, hẹn gặp lại bạn sau NYC 🙂

Viết bởi Drew Baker, ACT

Lil Broomby – Người về đích Marathon New York

BIẾN ƯỚC MƠ THÀNH SỰ THẬT Năm 2011, tôi bắt đầu chạy bộ ở tuổi 42, để giảm cân và lấy lại vóc dáng cân đối. Trong năm đó, đối tác điều hành của tôi, Catherine Potter và tôi đã lập một danh sách các mục tiêu của cuộc đua bao gồm

BIẾN GIẤC MƠ TRỞ THÀNH SỰ THẬT

Năm 2011, tôi bắt đầu chạy bộ ở tuổi 42, để giảm cân và lấy lại vóc dáng. Trong năm đó, đối tác chạy bộ của tôi, Catherine Potter và tôi đã lập danh sách các mục tiêu của cuộc đua, bao gồm cả Giải Marathon New York 2015

Sau khi thực hiện một số nghiên cứu về cách chúng tôi tham gia cuộc đua marathon khổng lồ này, chúng tôi bắt gặp Traveling Fit. Vì vậy, vào tháng 12 năm 2012, chúng tôi đã tham gia danh sách gửi email ưu tiên của họ cho cuộc thi Marathon New York 2015

Vì vậy, bây giờ hãy nhanh chóng chuyển sang năm 2015, Catherine và tôi hiện đang ở New York, vào đêm trước một trong những cuộc thi marathon lớn nhất thế giới, chuẩn bị tất cả các thiết bị chạy bộ của chúng tôi cho buổi sáng

Đây là một câu chuyện ngắn về cảm giác khi chạy cuộc đua marathon tuyệt vời này

Chủ nhật ngày 1 tháng 11 năm 2015, Ngày Marathon New York – bắt đầu lúc 4 giờ. 45h sáng, tôi đã có một giấc ngủ ngon nhưng Catherine Potter tội nghiệp lại không ngủ được. Tất cả đã mặc quần áo và đóng gói túi nhựa trong làng của tôi [những thứ này chứa mọi thứ bạn muốn mang theo bên mình và rời khỏi làng trước khi bạn bắt đầu] chúng tôi đi xuống sảnh khách sạn. Có khoảng 50 chuyến xe buýt rời khách sạn của chúng tôi sáng nay, chở các vận động viên không chỉ đến từ Úc mà còn từ các quốc gia trên toàn thế giới. Mặc dù vậy, Mari-Mar và Craig từ Traveling Fit đã có tất cả trong tay, tất cả người Úc đều có mặt trên xe buýt của chúng tôi ngay lập tức và trước 6 giờ. 15 giờ sáng, Catherine và tôi đến vạch xuất phát ở Đảo Staten, đến nơi vào khoảng 8 giờ sáng. Thời tiết có gió và lạnh nhưng không có gì quá tệ đối với chúng tôi. Ngày hóa ra là một ngày ấm áp

Khi đến Đảo Staten, đã đến lúc đi qua an ninh và cuối cùng vào làng bắt đầu. Nơi này rất lớn, bây giờ chúng ta chỉ cần tìm khu vực Màu xanh. Mọi người được phân bổ một màu [xanh dương, cam hoặc xanh lá cây] và sóng [1,2,3 hoặc 4] tùy thuộc vào thời gian ước tính của bạn tại ứng dụng. Chúng tôi tìm khu vực màu xanh lam và lấy một chiếc bánh mì tròn, một tách trà và tìm một chỗ trên bãi cỏ để ngồi xuống cho đến khi Sóng 4 được gọi. Porta loos ở khắp mọi nơi

10. 20 giờ sáng để đi đến bãi quây của chúng tôi. Cởi bỏ bộ quần áo cũ đã giữ ấm cho chúng ta và chúng ta lên đường. Sau khi đi qua lối vào bãi quây, sẽ có nhiều lỗ hổng hơn, vì vậy hãy dừng lại nhanh lần cuối trước khi chạy dài. Tôi nghĩ đây là một ý tưởng tuyệt vời, bởi vì tôi đã bị đầy bàng quang. Bây giờ là khoảng 10. 45 giờ sáng và chúng tôi là làn sóng cuối cùng để đi. Bãi quây của chúng tôi bắt đầu di chuyển về phía vạch xuất phát. bãi quây được bao quanh bởi tất cả những chiếc xe buýt chở tất cả những người chạy đến Đảo Staten. Như với tất cả các làn sóng khác, quốc ca Mỹ được hát, đại bác nổ và New York của Frank Sinatra được chơi

11 giờ sáng và thời gian để đi, qua vạch xuất phát lên đỉnh Cầu hẹp Verrazano. Đây là một độ nghiêng ổn định nhưng không có gì quá tệ và quang cảnh thật tuyệt vời. Catherine lấy điện thoại ra và chụp vài tấm khi đang chạy. Mile 1 được vượt qua một nửa cây cầu. Dặm 2 ra khỏi cầu và chúng tôi vào Brooklyn. Điều đầu tiên tôi nghe thấy là tiếng trống và cuối cùng tôi thấy đám đông đầu tiên. Qua và xung quanh một số đường phố và vào Đại lộ số 4

Mile 3 first of the drink stations. Drink stations [and porta loos] are at every mile, they are long and on both sides – first tables are the Gatorade and then water. Tôi lấy nước và tiếp tục đi. Đoạn này dài, thẳng, bằng phẳng và đường rất rộng. Đám đông ở cả hai bên chỉ cổ vũ bạn. Dặm 4, 5, 6, [10km, nhìn lên máy ảnh và mỉm cười] 7 và 8 đều được đánh dấu dọc theo Đại lộ số 4. Finally, we turn at the Mile 9 mark, Catherine needs a pit stop, [there are porta loos at every drink station]. Tôi tiếp tục đi và tôi biết cô ấy sẽ bắt kịp. Đường phố bây giờ hẹp hơn một chút và các trạm đồ uống có thể hơi đông đúc, 15 km đã hoàn thành. Catherine đuổi kịp vài km sau đó

Vẫn ở Brooklyn và đám đông vẫn cổ vũ. Dặm 10, 11, 12, 13 đi xuống, gần nửa chặng đường. Up and over the Pulaski Bridge, a short inline and the half way point 21. 1km là trúng.   ‘Welcome to Queens’ I hear from someone in the crowd and I hit Mile 14. Catherine và tôi hiện đang để mắt đến đội Traveling Fit và đội cổ vũ Aussie và ngay sau mốc 14 dặm, chúng tôi nhìn thấy con kangaroo. Chúng tôi mỉm cười với máy ảnh và tiếp tục đi

Đi lên và đi qua Cầu Queensboro, đối với tôi đây là phần khó nhất của khóa học. Cây cầu này nghiêng dài và khó khăn. Một số người chạy dừng lại để chụp ảnh tự sướng về khung cảnh, tôi cứ tiếp tục di chuyển và đây cũng là lúc tôi lạc mất Catherine [cô ấy leo đồi giỏi hơn tôi]. Dặm 15 [25km] đi lên cầu và Dặm 16 đi xuống

Chào mừng đến với phần đầu tiên của Manhattan. Đại lộ đầu tiên rộng, dài và hơi dốc nhưng không quá tệ và rất đông. Dặm 17 và đó là một biển bọt biển ở khắp mặt đất, Dặm 18 [30km] Tôi lấy một viên Chocolate Powergel, thứ này mang lại cho tôi một cú đánh năng lượng và tôi không va vào tường và Dặm 19 đã hoàn thành trên quãng đường dài này. Lên và qua Cầu Willis Ave xinh đẹp bằng phẳng và bây giờ tôi đang ở Bronx's. Đã xong dặm 20 và 21, chỉ còn 5 dặm nữa

Qua cầu 138 và quay trở lại đảo Manhattan. Đôi chân đang thực sự bắt đầu cháy bây giờ. Dặm 22 và 23 là một kẻ giết người dọc theo Đại lộ số 5, con dốc cứ tiếp tục đi, bạn nghĩ rằng mình gần đến đỉnh nhưng không. Đây là nơi đầu óc tôi mách bảo hãy dừng lại và nghỉ ngơi, nhưng tôi cứ tiếp tục đi và phải chạy vòng quanh những người đang đi bộ. Cuối cùng, lên đến đỉnh và vào Công viên Trung tâm khi tôi đi 24 Dặm. This part is not too bad, a few up and downs. Đạt 40km ngay trước mốc Dặm 25 [nhìn lên và mỉm cười với máy ảnh]

Chỉ còn 2km nữa. Out of Central Park, onto Fifth Ave again and along Central Park South, heaps of people walking at this stage, so I keep to the right and I have a clear path around them. Tôi thấy một biển báo phải đi 800 mét, vâng tôi có thể làm điều này. Tôi tăng tốc, vòng quanh Vòng tròn Columbus và quay trở lại Công viên Trung tâm để chạy về nhà. Bây giờ là dặm 26 cho đoạn dốc nhỏ cuối cùng ngay trước vạch đích và nó đây rồi
Tôi vượt qua vạch đích trong 5. 07hrs [7 minutes faster than my previous marathon time in Canberra]

Điểm dừng đầu tiên, huy chương tôi đã làm việc rất chăm chỉ. Catherine tìm thấy tôi, này, chúng tôi đã làm được và chúng tôi có một cái ôm thật chặt. Thời của Catherine 5. 02 giờ. Ảnh dừng tiếp theo với huy chương của tôi. Mọi người được quấn trong một tấm chăn không gian và được phát một túi quà có chứa nước, Gatorade, táo, thanh năng lượng, bánh quy cây, v.v. điều này có ích trong suốt chuyến đi bộ dài. Bởi vì chúng tôi chọn áo poncho postrace nên chúng tôi phải nép vào bên trái và tiếp tục đi bộ. Chân và bàn chân bây giờ cảm thấy rất đau. Finally, out of Central Park and we are given our postrace ponchos, fleece lined and warm. Bây giờ là khoảng 5 giờ chiều, bắt đầu tối và tiếp tục đi bộ về khách sạn

Quay trở lại phòng của chúng tôi và thời gian để tắm và ngâm mình. Tôi đã làm được, tất cả các khóa đào tạo đã được đền đáp. Tự hào về bản thân đến mức tôi không bao giờ ngừng chạy, ngay cả khi bộ não của tôi cũng nói với tôi như vậy

Người New York đã làm nên cuộc đua marathon này, tôi không nghĩ mình đã làm được nếu không có họ. Họ theo dõi suốt chặng đường, gọi tên bạn và nói với bạn rằng bạn đã làm được điều này, bạn có thể làm được. Đối với bất kỳ vận động viên chạy bộ nào, New York Marathon là cuộc đua bắt buộc phải có trong danh sách xô của bạn, nó không giống bất kỳ cuộc đua nào khác trên thế giới

Đó là một ngày dài nhưng bổ ích và là trải nghiệm tuyệt vời nhất mà tôi sẽ không bao giờ quên

Bây giờ tôi chỉ muốn nói lời cảm ơn sâu sắc đến tất cả gia đình và bạn bè đã hỗ trợ tôi trong suốt hành trình này và đặc biệt là người chồng tuyệt vời của tôi Mark

Lil Broomby – Người về đích Marathon New York 2015

Tái bút- Cảm ơn Nhóm TravellingFit, nơi mọi thứ được tổ chức rất tốt và mang đến cho tôi trải nghiệm khó quên

Now looking for my next big marathon somewhere in the world organised by the Travelling Fit Team. Rất khuyến khích tổ chức và công việc được thực hiện tốt

Viết bởi Lil Broomby

Đánh giá Cuộc đua Marathon Thành phố New York

TỔNG KẾT ĐUA ĐUA CHO NYC MARATHON CHỦ NHẬT 2 THÁNG 11 NĂM 2014 Đảo Staten Cuối cùng thì tôi cũng đi ngủ được vào khoảng nửa đêm. Sau đó, điện thoại đổ chuông. Đó là cuộc gọi đánh thức tự động. Checks clock radio. 3. 00AM.

TỔNG KẾT CUỘC ĐUA CHO NYC MARATHON CHỦ NHẬT 2 THÁNG 11 NĂM 2014

Staten Island
Cuối cùng thì tôi cũng được đi ngủ vào khoảng nửa đêm. Sau đó, điện thoại đổ chuông. Đó là cuộc gọi đánh thức tự động. Checks clock radio. 3. 00AM. Rõ ràng là nhân viên khách sạn đã không đặt lại đồng hồ của họ. Time for a bit more sleep. Thức dậy lần nữa lúc 3. 20. vợ skype. What time is it? 3. 22. “No it’s 4. 22. ” I’ve stuffed up the time on all my backup devices too. Not a good start, plus I’m due to meet a fellow runner in the lobby at 4. 45 for an early breakfast two blocks away. Scoffs down coffee and a peanut butter bagel. Rushes back to hotel, puts on enough layers to rival Scott’s expedition then joins the rest of the Travelling Fit runners in the lobby. Endures two hours of road closures and traffic jams and finally dumped off the bus at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. It’s 8. 00AM. My wave starts at 10. 55. Woodstock meets outdoor homeless shelter. People in dressing gowns, doonas, carpets, garbage bags, onesies…you name it, anything to keep out the icy cold winds coming down from Canada

A canon goes off. Everyone cr@ps themselves. It’s the start of the elite women’s race. Then the elite and serious men. Then wave after wave until Orange D Wave 4 approaches the starting line. Sinatra starts spreading the news. Tears start to well up. “And it’s AUSTRALIA in the house. ” I lose it. Air horn goes off. Our race has started. But not me. I’m petrified that I haven’t warmed up properly and that my calf will tear again as soon as I start. Wave 4 heads for the bridge while I’m still stretching against one of the 700 buses. I figure I’m in the last 50-100 to start the race

Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
The Michelin Man starts walking. Just do everything you’ve done in training. Train for the conditions, same clothing, hydration and nutrition. OK let’s see…I’ve trained for only six weeks, on the Gold Coast in 20-25 degrees wearing a singlet and shorts, with no hill work, using my own water and gels, on the same flat course with little or no wind. I’m now on the other side of the world, on my own, facing the ascent of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, which is “affected by weather more than any other bridge in the city because of its size and isolated location close to the open ocean. It is occasionally closed [either partially or entirely] during strong wind and snow storms. ” It’s now 3deg with expected wind gusts of 75kph. Nice

In my mind I quickly devise an [untested] run /walk strategy. Walk up all the bridges, run down the other side, walk through the water stations, and run when I can, but walk when I’m tired. Run by feel, not by the clock
So I set off. I’m dressed in 3 layers of technical tops, with arm sleeves, a full jacket, beanie and gloves. Shorts, calf sleeves, toe sox and Ghost 7s. My race bib is attached to my Spibelt by only two cords [again untested in training]. This proves to be major distraction. My greatest fear on the bridge is not being picked up by a sudden gust of hurricane speed wind and swept away to a certain ice cold watery death. It’s that my race bib could fly away and they won’t give me a medal at the finish

I start walking up the bridge. Luckily I’m at the back of the 50,564 runner field. I say luckily because I can now enjoy watching a couple of thousand tops, caps, beanies and gloves swirling towards my head as other runners are being swept across two lanes by the driving wind. I’m passed by an ancient Japanese walker who I later learn finished in the top two in the 80+ category [in a quicker time than me]. Right now I’m thinking “WTF am I doing in this race?” I’m taking up the space of a real runner like Dean O’Neill who trained so hard for this race only to be struck down by injury at the last minute. I start searching for the button that will turn off these negative thoughts. I quickly find it

Brooklyn
I tough it out on the bridge and start running near the 2K mark. This has cost me time wise but the extra time warming up and the energy conserved will be needed later. Keeping in the left lanes, I come around a long sweeping curve and start to hear the crowds. Then I see them. Three, four and five deep, Mom, Dad and the kids, with the family dog and Grandma in tow. All rugged up and dressed up with horns and clackers and posters. And the first of 120 bands fires up. This is not a race, it’s a parade. And it’s time to party. My spirits are lifted. I’m getting in the groove. Then someone shouts out “Go Ossie. ” Then another and another. I look around. They’re cheering for me. Then someone calls out my name. “Go Endre. ” Every “Go Ossie” and “Go Endre” spurs me on

I start to show off. I’m crisscrossing the road to high five Mom & Dad, low five the kids and the dog and give Grandma a big hug. I see a sign up ahead saying “Wanna dance?” I’m there. I’m busting my best moves [about as uncooly as a nearly 60yo gets]. But in my mind I’m on fire here. How long can I keep this up? Another one yells “Go Endre. We love Ossies. ” I give him my jacket. The next one gets my beanie, then my gloves go to the next encourager. Just as I’m thinking maybe I should leave some clothes on here, we turn a corner straight into the northwester which continues all the way down Third and into Fourth Avenue. It’s going to be a long day

Williamsburg
The parade continues along Fourth Ave in Brooklyn. As I attempt to cross the 10K checkpoint I’m blocked by a glass wall. I try and find the outline of the door then the door handle. I turn it and walk through, pausing briefly on the other side as if I’ve forgotten something. I then close the door behind me. The crowd goes nuts. I then go off in search of green and gold. One by one I pick up other Travelling Fit runners. “HI Endre, how’s your calf muscle holding up. ” Facebook names becoming faces. I start to get some consistency in my running. When I’m tired I walk, when I fuel I walk, when I get bored I run. Just past the Nine Mile mark there’s a sweeping left-hander. Of course I turn right. “Which way to Dodgers Stadium?” “Just turn left and keep running…all the way to California. ” I love this town. [Incidentally, on the flight home I watched a movie called “42” featuring Jackie Robinson the first Afro-American to play Major League Baseball. He played his whole career for the Brooklyn Dodgers whose stadium is a stone’s throw from where we are now. ]

We press on to South Williamsburg and its large Orthodox Jewish community. The crowds have been thinning out up to this point but now they are non-existent. Everyone is going about their business. The runners are a slight distraction but not enough to stop for, when crossing the road. No hijinks here. Brooklyn becomes Queens without much fanfare and the crowds start to pick up again. We approach the halfway point of the race and everyone around me is walking. I’m thinking if they’re walking now, what are they going to be like at the finish? I do a quick stocktake. Four gels left. Breathing is good. Legs starting to tire but calf muscle is still attached. I head for the Queensboro Bridge and the lowest point of my race. Kilometres 20-26 are tough. My pace chart shows I lose a lot of time here. The Queensboro Bridge is cold, lonely and very windy. At the 25K mark in the middle of the bridge, I’m getting p. ssed off. So what else to do but take a selfie. My mind turns into a calculator. At this rate I’ll be lucky to finish in six and half hours. I can’t be bothered with that. Time to pull my finger out and turn this back into a race. I put in a 6. 30min/km leg [my second fastest of the run] and come off the bridge to be hit by a deafening roar

The Bronx and Manhattan
We run off the Queensboro [aka 59th St Bridge]. “Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last. ” I’m feeling anything but f*cking groovy at this point. 26 kilometres into the race and I’m doing it tough. I pick up the pace just in time to hear a sound I’ve only heard twice before, when Paartalu equalised at Suncorp and when Timmy scored in K-Town. The noise from the spectators on First Avenue is amazing, like I’m running through a wall of sound. Straight away my spirits are lifted. I’m back in race mode and knock off a 6. 30 km. As if on cue, the band breaks into “I’m back, back in the New York groove”. I need to fuel and approach the drinks station at Mile 17. I quickly scoff down another gel and I need water. A friendly voice yells out. “Gatorade. ” They’ve switched the order of drinks service. Not a big deal normally but with a mouthful of raspberry flavoured snot I need water and I need it now. I take a water from the next section, stopping and thanking the server as always. “No, thank YOU for coming to our city. ” I’m touched by this. Leaving enough liquid in the bottom of the cup to get a nice arc on my throw, I press forward and get a good tempo going as First Avenue is all downhill. Up into Harlem and into The Bronx, the crowds are starting to thin out again. At mile 21 we turn into the wind on 5th Avenue and begin the long journey home

Oh Goody. It’s all uphill now. I pass the 34K mark. I’m waiting to hit the wall. Nothing. Maybe I don’t understand what the wall is. Instead of a specific point in time, it feels like someone has put an empty backpack on my back at the 25K mark and is slowly filling it with weights every few kilometres. Hey I can live with this. It sure beats the pain of tearing your calf muscle in two. Back in Harlem at the 35K mark I’m thinking there’s only 7Ks to go. Someone yells out “You can do this. ” I look at the back of my hand which reads. “Finish what you started. ” What does it mean? Where did it start? At the Verrazano? In August 2013 when I registered for this race? Or was it on the 1st Sept 2011 when I first walked through that door at Weight Watchers? Either way I’ve got a job to do here. Yes I can do this. I’ve got petrol in the tank, the sun’s coming out and there’s only 7Ks to go. I can do 7Ks standing on my head

Suddenly, every training run, every bike run, every swim, and every rowing machine session makes sense. They all lead to this point. This is where the training kicks in. While everyone around me is flagging now, I’m finding strength in my legs. I hear my coach’s voice “Every plank and push-up you complete will help you stay upright while others start to droop. ” I quickly straighten up in case she’s looking. I’m cruising down 5th Avenue now. Not quite in window-shopping mode but well in control. Into Central Park at the 24 mile mark and lining up for the long finish

Central Park and the Finish
“Undulating” they said. What does that mean? After 37kms a rise seems like a hill, a hill seems like a mountain. I’m now in Central Park. The road starts to narrow to pathways. I’m following a pair of feet. Not legs, just feet. We’re weaving through traffic. When the feet in front are too slow, I follow another pair of feet, then another. I’m making up good time here. The crowds start to thicken. It’s a knowledgeable crowd. Most of these people run in the Park regularly. They know what’s needed to push to the finish and they know what to say. Up ahead I see a large Australian flag. As I pass it, the voice holding the flag says quietly. “Carn mate, you can do it. ” A familiar accent and the power of the flag spur me on

I’m feeling refreshed now. I knock off the final 4Ks in 27. 33, my fastest of the race. I’m looking now for the 400 yards to go sign. This is the one I have visualised in all my training runs. The final 400 yards of the New York City Marathon. Hundreds of people cheering me on to the finish. Fantasy becoming reality. I’m thinking of all the people who helped me get here. I wish they were here enjoying this with me. I have a brainwave. I try to unzip my iPhone from my Spibelt. The zip jams. “Fork, fork, fork. ” Of course I’m too stupid to actually stop and take time to do this. Finally the zip yields and I turn the phone on and switch to video. I’m not confident here. A couple of days earlier I had stuffed up a video of the Batmobile. I hit record and hope for the best. The Last 400 Yards is now on YouTube here. http. //youtu. be/HwF-2jIjqQo  I’m not sure how I was able to provide a running commentary, keep my weary legs pumping forward and breathe all at the same time. But I managed to. What will it feel like crossing the finish line? Will all the emotion of the past 14 months finally come out? Will I burst into tears?

And suddenly I’m there. I hear the race announcer’s voice. “Just a few more steps and YOU are a finisher of the TCS New York City Marathon. ”

Too busy concentrating on trying to keep the iPhone still, I almost miss being in the moment of crossing the finish line. And then it’s all over. I’ve done it. 42. 2 kilometres. 26 miles and 385 yards. I’m not a pretend runner any more. I’m a real runner. I’m a marathoner. Actually, right now I’m a confused marathoner. What to do next? I keep moving forward and see a tall black lady giving out medals. I think she’s famous, but I don’t recognise her. “Congratulations. ” The medal is now around my neck. It’s big and it feels heavy. I keep walking forward and join a line up for the finisher photo. It’s getting dark and I’m really cold now. Someone wraps some tin foil around me, barely enough to cover a chicken. Someone else stuffs a goodie bag in my hand. Among other things it’s got an apple. Go figure. Then I remember I have visit Kenny urgently. I open the first door to find someone has cr@apped on the seat. The next one is on a 20deg lean but I don’t care, it’s got loo paper. I pull everything up and everything else down. But there’s no running water. Silly me. They cr@p on toilet seats here…why on earth would they want to wash their hands afterwards? I frantically search my goodie bag and find a small bottle of water to wash my hands with. We’re moving forward again, shortly to split into two lines. They’re now directing me to keep left. It seems like we’ve been walking for ages. We’re now running the gauntlet of family members who are separated from us by security fencing. I have to walk right to the end of this fencing to then walk all the way back and then start my journey back to the hotel

At some point a volunteer asks to see my wristband. It reads “No Baggage. ” He then drapes a blue cape over my shoulders. It feels warm. “Can I keep this?” “Sure. ” I find out later that it’s my reward for not having any baggage to collect at the finish

The blue hobbit continues his walk back to the hotel. I crossed the finish line at 4. 34 and it’s now getting on for 6. 30. All I want right now is get back to my room into a hot bath. I walk into the lobby, trying to look invisible. The well-dressed group of strangers meeting for dinner breaks into applause. Of course they all want to see the medal. I do the rounds then head for the lift. I run a hot bath and pour in a whole packet of Epsom Salts. It feels good. But the water cools quickly so I quickly have a hot shower. Then it’s straight to bed and oblivion

Written By Endre Iberer

Maybe it runs in the family

FROM RUNNING AFTER A THUNDERSTORM IN BROOME, DENISE WAS INSPIRED BY HER MUM, LORETTA, TO RUN HER FIRST MARATHON. Original article written by Lola Jones and published by RRR Magazine. Edited and

FROM RUNNING AFTER A THUNDERSTORM IN BROOME, DENISE WAS INSPIRED BY HER MUM, LORETTA, TO RUN HER FIRST MARATHON

Original article written by Lola Jones and published by RRR Magazine. Edited and re-produced with permission by author and RRR Magazine

How does a young mother who likes to run on the beach in Broome end up running in the New York City Marathon with her mother?  Maybe it just runs in the family.   Last year, Denise Shillinglaw ran in the New York Marathon with her mum Loretta Shillinglaw.   But the story does not start there.   In November 2012 Denise planned to be the support team for her mother who was supposed to run in the 2012 New York City Marathon. However, the marathon was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. In 2013, they decided to run together. The New York City Marathon covers a distance of 42. 195 km or 26. 219 miles, and is one of the most prestigious marathons in the world

Denise said, “The idea of running a marathon myself had been lurking around since my mother, Loretta, ran her first marathon in Perth in 2004, aged 62.   But for someone like me who had just had my first child at the time, it did not seem realistic, ever.   Supporting Mum was always the priority. ” Loretta started running at the young age of 56 and six years later completed her first marathon, the Perth Marathon in 2004.   Next was the 2010 Athens Marathon and after Athens, it didn’t seem that insurmountable for Loretta to do the New York Marathon

Denise was disappointed she was not able to see her Mum over the line in Perth in 2004, nor in Athens in 2008, so she was pretty determined to see her finish in New York and help her celebrate.   Not many people could say they were 70 [in 2012] and had run their third marathon.   “It was going to be a great trip. It was a great a trip-but not how we had planned it. ”  The 2013 ‘run’ was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy and Loretta, along with thousands of other runners who had trained and travelled for the event, was devastated.   But then, New York City was devastated too, so they were in good company.   On the day of the marathon, Loretta and about two hundred other Australian competitors decided to run around Central Park to relieve some of their pent-up energy.   It turned out that many local and international runners had the same idea. Denise ran with them.   She said, “It was amazing.   There were about twenty thousand people in Central Park running that morning.   I was running with Chileans, South Africans, Spaniards, Americans, French; some of the fittest people on the planet.   After that run [only about 10k], I thought to myself if I am ever in a position to participate in this marathon, then I will do it. ”

About six months later the Boston Bombings occurred.   Denise feared for her mum, who had been accepted in the 2013 New York City Marathon.   What was the risk for her?  Denise spent several days in April 2013 trying to talk her mum out of going. Then Denise got the email.   “Congratulations. We would like to offer you a place in the 2013 New York City Marathon. ”  Denise said,  “ I didn’t know what to do.   Again, what was the risk?  Then I remembered my promise to myself back in New York and decided that yes, I would commit to my first marathon and accompany my Mum in her third.   She has always inspired me and if she could do it, then I could too. ”

Between April and October, Denise did her training in Broome whilst Loretta did her training in Perth.   Despite some experiences with heat stress, Denise managed to complete her training with minimal difficulty.   She said, “I run because I enjoy the meditation of it.   I run pretty much the same course every time. I enjoy the shift where my body is in focus and my brain gets to rest.   Amazingly, some of my best thinking happens when I am running.   In Broome particularly, I love to run because it is so clean and [most of the time] so quiet.   Sometimes, of course, running in Broome can be hot. But I still love going for a run on an afternoon after a great big thunderstorm.   But most of all I love the feeling at the end of every run, the feeling that every runner knows – an elation. When you know that you are alive. ”

Loretta’s training was also by-the-book with plenty of support from friends, family and members of the WA Marathon Club. She also wanted to acknowledge the work of the Travelling Fit ladies as they were wonderful support in 2012 and in 2013 as she reflected that the New York marathon finally happened after two hard years of training

In New York, November 3rd 2013 – the day of the race was a cold one. Very cold indeed. “When we arrived at Staten Island at 6. 45am, it was probably zero degrees and didn’t change much for the four hours we waited until our wave started. ” Loretta and Denise started the race together, but ran their own race once over the Verrazano Bridge. “It was a long, slow and difficult run, but we made it, and it was worth all the hard training. ” Denise said

After the race, the pair met up with a good friend and spent the evening celebrating with champagne and tapas at the Tolani Wine Bar on W79th and Amsterdam Streets, speculating on the next marathon

Written By Lola Jones

My New York Marathon Experience

Wow. What an experience of a lifetime. On 3rd November 2013, I completed my very first marathon. That is 42. 2kms [or 26. 2 miles]. It was not just any marathon. It was the New York Marathon. Yes, New

Wow. What an experience of a lifetime. On 3rd November 2013, I completed my very first marathon. That is 42. 2kms [or 26. 2 miles]. It was not just any marathon. It was the New York Marathon. Yes, New York, New York. The track for this run covers the five boroughs of New York. Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Manhattan. Unbelievable. What better way to see the real New York?

I’d decided in September 2011 that I wanted to run the NY Marathon. Why?  Because I wanted to commit to running marathon and I figured that one would be a great one to do

I questioned, Could a novice runner like me enter it? Could I train enough to get in? Could I train enough to finish? Did I have what it takes to run through the 42. 2kms or 26. 2 miles and still be standing at the other end? Did I even like running?

Actually I love running. What I love about running is that you get to think clearly after a hectic day at work, you get to innovate whilst you run, you get to creative, you get to see things, you get to test yourself, you get to relax and listen to music and you get to enjoy experiences that come purely with running like problem solving about hydration

Could I enter the NY Marathon? I investigated and found a travel agency in Australia set up for running marathons across the world. They did everything for you. Travelling Fit is their name. I contacted them to enter the 2012 NY Marathon. But it wasn’t that easy. I had to go on a waiting list for a few months as all the allocated tickets to that agency had been taken. So I was on a waiting for people to change their mind. Who would do that? I did not make the list for 2012 and was put on a priority list for the 2013 group. But the 2012 NY Marathon ended up being cancelled due to Storm Sandy. So in a strange way it was a good thing I missed out on entering 2012

In February 2013 I got a call inviting me to commit to a spot in the NY Marathon 2013. My spot.  I had to decide was I in or not? Yes, yes I am in. And so the commitment to training began. What was I getting into? Did I even know? Maybe not, but I was very excited

Training

The plan was to commit to a 16 week program, but before that run regularly to maintain a base. Early on I decided to run with some football umpires sprint training on a Tuesday night. Feeling very fit and ready, I did this training and loved it. Only to pull up the next day and week unable to walk due to strained quadriceps tendons. first lesson learnt. Go slow and listen to your body… this thing will take a while to build up to

In June we moved about 15 kms out of Shepparton, Victoria and so where I trained, there was only 5 houses around, many trees, many cows, a few kangaroos jumping around in the afternoons, and some hares. The land is flat, there are bitumen and dirt roads and there are no hills. Very different to a big city that never sleeps.  Although occasionally I’d go into town and run with a group of other really fit runners, either before or after work, mostly, my training was made up of me running to a training program for marathoners and fitting runs in around work and home duties. I was so happy to train for this thing and at times became overwhelmed with how lucky I was to be fit and healthy to train and also at how lucky I was to have my ticket to go. I just had to get the training right. At times it was tough, but I also knew that was part of the plan

In my training I had done a maximum of 36kms in training, only once but I had built up to the that distance week by week. I had stuck to my training but I had started to get really sore and strained calf muscles and so the last four weeks of training were not ideal as I had dropped off. But I really did think I had done enough. The goal, to finish between 4-5 hours. A lot did depend on the feelings on the day

Meeting those who were running in the race

About 50,000 people had entered to run the marathon. That is almost the population of Shepparton. The lead up to the marathon was amazing. I met many runners Australian, American and from all countries.   All going to New York to experience the same thing. Many great stories, many sad stories and many stories of pure inspiration. One Australian lady I’d met at the airport was told by her doctor that if she ran she’d probably need a hip operation. So she decided not to run but came over to the USA with her husband and kids anyway to support the other runners and then extend their time for a holiday. There was a parade of nations the night before the marathon and it felt like the opening ceremony of the Olympics. They were even followed by a big fireworks display that only the Americans know how to do. The Travelling Fit guys walked us down and sat with us whilst we watched the whole thing

After the Boston Marathon bombings earlier in the year, there was a resounding respect for all those in or from Boston but a defiant attitude to be victorious in freedom and being able to run a marathon. Many people running in New York wore blue ribbons to support those from Boston

Speaking of Boston, the security in New York was high. The marathon expo and related activities all had a high level of security with guards and scanning equipment like at each airport

After the 2012 NY marathon had been cancelled many runners had maintained their training across the year and had returned with the hope of completing their marathon for the past two years

Many other runners were appearing for the first time like me. A few their very first marathon. A few their first New York Marathon. Others running their third, fourth or fifth New York marathon and so on. But for everyone this was a special day. The day we got to celebrate the freedom of running and the opportunity to test ourselves

How wonderful that every day people like you and I run this race and we can share it with the elite runners

The day of the race

The weather was cold that day. Approximately 1-9 degrees Celsius. We needed to get to the Staten Island first before the roads were closed off. The bus got us there. The Travelling Fit group had organised busses for the Aussies to get there. Wonderful, they left from my hotel lobby. So an early start, 5 am to be at the bus at 5. 45 to get to Staten Island. The mood on the bus was quietly excited and smiles and sharing of stories for the 45 minute journey

Upon arrival there were many buses and stream of people entering the running village. Essentially we had a 3-4 hour wait depending on the time of the wave you started in. Everyone excited and ready. A beautiful feeling of support and effort. Respect for everyone around you. We all knew what it took to just get there to the start line. A bonus on the morning was that we saw Robert De Castella and the Indigenous Runners Project group who were also running in the marathon. It was fantastic to be an Australian and see them

There were four distinct starting groups on the day. Each had a start time based on the capability and expected time to finish. With the elite runners going first, of course. This was fantastic because the group moved about the same pace and so didn’t feel crowded when we ran

The experience was amazing

At the start line, people were smiling and ready. I hadn’t done a long run for a few weeks and honestly was looking forward to getting it out of my system. A nice thought to start the run

And so, the gun went off, Miss America sang “God bless America”, and then a band sang “New York, New York” just as I set off over the start line… then over the first bridge overlooking the Hudson river with the New York city skyline just to the left and in the distance. What a beautiful city. How lucky was I?

The Race. What was it like?

What I thought it would be, it was. Long, gruelling, tough and testing my metal. It was a really cold day and very windy. The track – hilly.  Having trained in kms I was going to be challenged by the mile markers, but found as the race went on, psychologically reaching something in the 20s was so much more doable that something in the 40s. How funny, it is exactly the same distance

The streets were lined with 1. 5-2 million people, cheering on the elite runners, and the not so elite like myself. Yes, really

The celebration through every part of the run amazing. Bands and gospel choirs sang songs, people held up signs, one in particular saying “run like you’ve stolen something”, which was a bit dubious given I saw it in Brooklyn and in the Bronx. People offered food they’d made or fruit or drinks from the side lines, others offered smiles or claps, and  others called out your name or your country based on what was written on your running top. It was like the whole of New York just gave us, the runners a hug

During the run many people were struggling later in the race. This is when true spirit emerges. One guy fell over and had blood pouring from his face and hands. Another went straight to him and took him to the medical site, waited for him to be treated and then they ran over the finish line together.   Many struggling not thinking they could make it, when a person in the crowd called out just the right thing to get them motivated and over the line. At the 25 mile mark when I was questioning why on earth I had signed up for this,  a lady called out over the rope in Central Park “ you have got this. You are going great. ” and smiled… an amazing smile. That is the smile that carried me over the line. I finished in 4 hours 27. I was happy to have finished the race

More than 12,000 volunteers lending their time and hands just to support the runners. They too amazing people. Volunteering their time to give you a drink of water, a banana or Gatorade on the day and standing in the cold for many hours whilst the elite to the last runner crossed the line. In itself a huge effort and commitment

There are so many people that supported my marathon journey before, during and after the event, to which I am grateful to them all both friends and strangers. Amazing in their own right. Thank you

Winners and winners

So the elite winners for the men’s and women’s race finished in a time of 2 hrs 5 minutes and 6 secs [Geoffrey Mutai – Kenya] and 2 hours 23 minutes and 15 seconds [Firehiewot Dado – Ethiopia] respectively. But those who finished behind them did not lose. They finished. That is a win in itself. This distance is tough. The effort taken just to get to the start line is big. To get to the finish line unbelievable

What I didn’t anticipate was everything that the race symbolised

The marathon is about humanity. It is about extending yourself beyond what is possible. It is about extending yourself to the next person. It is about supporting the next guy when he thinks he cannot. Not only in running but in whatever he sets his mind to

It is about the journey of life, the highs and the lows. It is about setting a goal and taking what comes on the journey and dealing with it. It is about enjoying the good parts and toughing out the rough parts when your legs feel like lead and you remind yourself that you actually do love the challenge. It is such a mental challenge

It is about extending the human spirit and giving a little or a lot. A smile, a hand, a hug, a drink or wink. So thank you New York New York for embracing all the runners and giving me the experience of a life time. I wouldn’t change a thing

Written By Christina Bassani

New York – One Helluva Run

I'm well & truly home now, slowly getting through the Stuff Which Awaits A Runner When She Has the Audacity To Go On An Indulgent Overseas Jaunt & Leaves The Family To Their Own

I’m well & truly home now, slowly getting through the Stuff Which Awaits A Runner When She Has the Audacity To Go On An Indulgent Overseas Jaunt & Leaves The Family To Their Own Devices…sigh…far too tedious to recount in detail, so I’ll save the time and just get on with it, instead

New York was One Helluva Run – an amazing event
Now I get the Big Deal about the ING NYC marathon
It really is a big deal. The “New York Times” reports that a record 47,438 runners started this year
Three African runners broke the course record. The poor buggers had to share the prize money – seems
unfair on them, after running 2. 05. 06, 2. 06. 28 and 2. 07. 14

The Start

While we were all in our start corrals, just before 9. 40 am [for runners in Wave 1 of 3 Wave starts], on a totally glorious morning in Staten Island, the “Star-Spangled Banner” was sung in absolutely superb fashion by a female black member of the NYPD. Americans immediately stood proud and placed their hands on their hearts. No matter what one thinks of them or their imperialism, it is hard not to be affected by their patriotism. The start cannon [yes, a cannon. ] was fired by Mary Wittenberg, President & CEO of NY Road Runners Club. As the human throng poured through the start gates, the very, very, very well-known first notes of “New York, New York” filtered through the loudspeakers and a Frank Sinatra look-alike [dressed, naturally, in black shirt, black tie, black pants, white hat with black band] began crooning “Start spreadin’ the news…. ” , we all shrieked [OMG, OMG. ], jumped up & down on the spot and sang along with Old Blue Eyes. And so, with the hairs on the backs of our 47,438 necks standing at 90 degrees to our skin, we began our 26. 2 mile run across the almost 2 mile long Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, then onto Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx and back down 5th Avenue into Central Park for the finish…

There were approximately 130 live bands along the course and the crowd support was totally awesome. Such mad, zany, noisy, raucous and earthy to the point of – appropriate – vulgarity, screaming support. I think it would be really hard to replicate it outside of NYC

I don’t need to tell you that it is my advice to anyone who thinks of running a marathon, definitely, definitely, for 100% certain put it on your list, but you need to know that it is one hard act to follow. The race support, in terms of infrastructure, available medical aid [happily, I did not need it], registration, the Expo, everything, was superb

I regularly thanked the many, many, many sterling volunteers along the course, especially those who handed out cups of Gatorade & water [available at each mile after mile 3], even when I indvertently poured a cupful over my head, confident it was water, alas…. Gatorade in one’s eyes is not, I now know, good strategy in a marathon

The Comments

Here’s just one example [and there are many. ] of the coolness of it – my very own personal experience of arriving in the Bronx,
was that of being greeted by an Enormous Black Guy with a Totally Booming Voice, who yelled out

“Man, look at those white girls run
And one of ’em’s from Australia – holy shit
She is the s**t. ”

The last “s**t” is pronounced as if it were spelt “sh-ee-at” and must be very emphatically emphasized in order to get the feeling for it. You may have heard expressions along similar lines watching movies set in NY [we don’t get much of that in Mosman]

Another sign in the Bronx proclaimed “Run faster or you’ll be MUGGED in the Bronx. ”

And then there was the uber-cool dude and his friends behind the barricades in Central Park. At just under 2 miles to go, at which point runners look like they’d just been to hell and back [and some are still in the hell part], these dudes are yelling & screaming the message on a sign which read

“F**K THE WALL. ”. At that point, the crowd is about 6 people deep on both sides of the road through the park and this guy & his mates are – very loudly – full of really, really encouraging stuff along these lines

“You think you’ve hit the wall?
Well, you just F**K that wall – don’t let it fuck up your run – you hear me??
Just F**K THAT WALL
You go, go, go. ”

They were absolutely, totally 100% sober and so, so, so earnest & full of the urgency of it all. It was seriously fantastic…

I would run out of room in cyberspace if I were to relate in this email, all of the messages, but there were – literally – thousands along the lines of

“We’re so proud of you, Mommy. ”
“NY Fire Dept Truck #45, Ladder #16 – Go, Ryan. ”
“Who needs toenails?”
“Chafed nipples turn me on. ”
“NYPD is behind you, Bill. ”
“I love black toenails. ”
“World’s Worst Parade”
“Go, Daddy, Go. ”…and so on

The Run

As for the actual run, the weather made it a ‘no excuses’ day. Totally perfect. I had no injuries, no broken bits, no blisters, no cramps, no nothing. My training had gone pretty weIl although I always feel as if I could have done a bit more speed work or more intervals, or just one more long run or whatever. The elevation of the NY course was, for me [a girl who does not like hills and who does not do them well], perfect. Just enough undulation to engage different muscle groups over 3-4 hours. I was ahead of the 3. 30 pacer until mile 16 when it just got hard and, although I tried to make 3. 45, it didn’t quite happen

The Queensboro Bridge is so bloody long – and it didn’t help that I had forgotten that it goes over Roosevelt Island and then over water again, just before that seriously heady moment when one turns right into and hits 1st Ave in Manhattan. I thought I was delusional when, looking around, I saw water, then land, then water again… Never mind, I am very, very thrilled with 3. 46. 18 – my second fastest time ever, after Boston 2010 [3. 36]. I further console myself with the fact that Boston is not on the radar for world records as it is a net downhill course and the start & finish are not within the regulation distance apart – so, as Boston is a point-to-point run, that [um…. sort of] makes NY my best time. Yay

New York is one great, great city. My travelling & running pal, Lyndall & I had a ball. We travelled exceptionally well together. On reflection, there is no reason that I should find this at all remarkable. We did not have a single syllable of disagreement and we had heaps of fun together

Shopping, culture, good food, running in Central Park, visiting iconic spots & shops, people-watching…I was especially glad to have Lyndall there when, for one heart-stopping moment, it looked as if I had lost my passport at New York’s Kennedy airport

The Ending

The cut-off time under which you had to run in order to get your name in Monday’s “New York Times”, was 5. 00 hours
Lyndall did it in 4. 59. 10
She is thrilled
Love that efficiency

Plenty more tales to tell, little time right now but will do my best to write more of it down so I don’t forget
…. because it was really amazing…

I nearly didn’t come home. Why would I, when on Sunday, 6 November 2011 alone, at least 50 random strangers told me I was awesome?

And, of course, shopping on Marathon Monday is the latest and best form of recovery, especially wearing your engraved ING NYC 2011 marathon medal on your neck

Love

Ginta
New York marathon bib no 19-162

Written By Ginta Viliunas

WELCOME TO NEW YORK CITY

Travelling Fit is proud to announce that we have been sending people to the New York City Marathon for 17 years and we are once again an official International Tour Operator for the 2023 event

We are delighted to be able to offer you the option of a 6 Day/5 Night tour [recommended] and a 4 Day/3 Night Marathon package which includes guaranteed race entry in the marathon without the need to qualify

Also note that the 6 day/5 night package option includes a half day city sightseeing tour with drop off at The High Line on Thursday 2nd November. From The High Line you will experience a short walk with amazing views as you head towards the Marathon expo to collect your Marathon Registration Pack

We are offering two different properties, the 3 star Park Central Hotel or the 4. 5 star Westhouse. Both hotels are conveniently located within walking distance from the finish line in Central Park

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