NY Marathon

[EL PRESIDENTE]

Holy shit I can't believe your actually doing this

 

[Further]

From my 18 mile tune-up run this past Sunday...View attachment 5981. I got 6 weeks to figure out how to tack on 8.2 miles!

Way to go! And aside from accomplishing a huge goal you will be winning me a bet.

 

[KingSpeed]

The main event is Nov 1st.

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[PDXFonz]

You can't win a marathon without putting some band aids on your nipples.

 

[PDXFonz]

Get the sneakers with the wheels that pop out in them.

Hahahaha!

Would you get disqualified or something? Or would everybody just look at you like you are a total a hole?

 

[KingSpeed]

You can't win a marathon without putting some band aids on your nipples.

I have something called Body Glide for that. I put it on for a 19 mile run and had no problems.

 

[Further]

The main event is Nov 1st.

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woooohoooo!

getting close buddy, keep it up.

 

[Denny Crane]

FWIW, I walk 10 miles in about two and a half hours. ~15 minutes/mile, sometimes closer to 14.

I know I could walk 26, but I never felt like spending that much time to prove it.

I hate running. It is really boring to me. I sometimes run 2 miles and walk 2.3 (4.3total) and average 10+ minutes/mile.

I think what you're doing, Eric, is impressive as all hell.

Keep it up!

 

[MARIS61]

New York City Marathon Race Strategy: How to Crush the Five Burroughs Written by Coach Jeff

With just over 45,000 finishers each year, the New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world. It’s also one of the most difficult courses of the Major Marathons.

With deceptively hilly bridges, a tough finish through Central Park, and screaming crowds that can make your adrenaline surge at the most inopportune times, the course can bring even the most elite runners to their knees.

For these reasons, running the New York City Marathon requires a precise and meticulous race strategy that blends patience and cautious aggression that will allow you to keep the legs strong for the final hills and the glycogen in your system to prevent hitting the wall.

In this article, we’re going to break down each section of the New York City Marathon course and show you exactly how you should approach each mile for an optimal finishing time.
http://runnersconnect.net/running-training-articles/new-york-city-marathon-race-strategy/

 

[KingSpeed]

Ran 18 miles this morning in 3:23:28

 

[KingSpeed]

New York City Marathon Race Strategy: How to Crush the Five Burroughs Written by Coach Jeff

With just over 45,000 finishers each year, the New York City Marathon is the largest marathon in the world. It’s also one of the most difficult courses of the Major Marathons.

With deceptively hilly bridges, a tough finish through Central Park, and screaming crowds that can make your adrenaline surge at the most inopportune times, the course can bring even the most elite runners to their knees.

For these reasons, running the New York City Marathon requires a precise and meticulous race strategy that blends patience and cautious aggression that will allow you to keep the legs strong for the final hills and the glycogen in your system to prevent hitting the wall.

In this article, we’re going to break down each section of the New York City Marathon course and show you exactly how you should approach each mile for an optimal finishing time.
http://runnersconnect.net/running-training-articles/new-york-city-marathon-race-strategy/

Thanks for posting this. I'll read it right now.

 

[KingSpeed]

Finishing the Staten Island Half Marathon this past Sunday

 

[PDXFonz]

You look tired as F***

 

[KingSpeed]

Ran 12 miles continuously today without needing a walking break. Felt like I could run forever. I'm ready!!

 

[Further]

It's right around the corner, 11 days away. Make sure not to overtrain in the final week. You put in the time, now trust your body. Stretch a lot though.

Good luck, you have a bunch of S2ers rooting for you.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[KingSpeed]

It's right around the corner, 11 days away. Make sure not to overtrain in the final week. You put in the time, now trust your body. Stretch a lot though.

Good luck, you have a bunch of S2ers rooting for you.

Thanks Further! I'm only doing 2 more runs. 6 laps around the reservoir in Central Park (9.6 miles) on Saturday and 3 laps (4.8 miles) on Tuesday. Then it's rest, rest, rest.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Thanks Further! I'm only doing 2 more runs. 6 laps around the reservoir in Central Park (9.6 miles) on Saturday and 3 laps (4.8 miles) on Tuesday. Then it's rest, rest, rest.

And a huge spaghetti dinner the night before the race.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

And a huge spaghetti dinner the night before the race.

2 nights before...

http://www.runnersworld.com/nutrition-for-runners/the-right-way-to-carbo-load-before-a-race

 

[KingSpeed]

There is a special Marathon Eve Pasta Dinner that I'm going to.

 

[Further]

post some good pics here,

 

[KingSpeed]

Will do. Get this app to track my progress live on Nov 1st:

TCS NYC Marathon by Tata Consultancy Services https://appsto.re/us/SaTvR.i

My number is 63537

I'm in the last wave that starts at 11am. Probably won't cross starting line til 11:10am. Trying to finish race in 5 hours though 5.5 is probably more realistic since I've never done it before. We'll see. I did half marathon in 2:23.

 

[e_blazer]

Will do. Get this app to track my progress live on Nov 1st:

TCS NYC Marathon by Tata Consultancy Services https://appsto.re/us/SaTvR.i

My number is 63537

I'm in the last wave that starts at 11am. Probably won't cross starting line til 11:10am. Trying to finish race in 5 hours though 5.5 is probably more realistic since I've never done it before. We'll see. I did half marathon in 2:23.

Hey, doubling your speed would have put you 20th overall in last year's marathon.

What you've done so far is very impressive. Good luck on Nov. 1st.

 

[KingSpeed]

Hey, doubling your speed would have put you 20th overall in last year's marathon.

What you've done so far is very impressive. Good luck on Nov. 1st.

Ha. Thanks man.

 

[KingSpeed]

I start in 24 hours

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Finished in 5:34:19

 

[e_blazer]

Finished in 5:34:19

I need proof of life.

 

[bodyman5000 and 1]

pffffffft, how much was the bet and where do I send it? gonna be a visa gift card I guess.

 

[KingSpeed]

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[SlyPokerDog]

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Huge props for this!