The New York City 2017 Marathon was un like anything I have
ever experienced! The energy of the race was amazing. Each of the five boroughs
had a unique personality! Running through Brooklyn and Queens was such fun (see
the videos below). To arrive by 8:00 a.m. at the start area under the
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, I had walked, ridden the subway, ferried, taken a
bus, and jogged only to wait until my wave’s start time of 11:00 a.m. I
finished at dusk in Central Park. In between was sun, rain, wind, fun
conversations, cheering crowds, music, beer, potholes, drama, costumes, and on
and on.
We stayed with dear friends (actually BFF of my daughter)
Kevin and Jennie Macfee and their daughters Eloise and Sara Kate. They were not
only such gracious hosts, but fun every day we were there.
We raised $$ for Outreach International in supporting the eradication
of extreme poverty. OI is an amazing organization with an outstanding
reputation for making a difference in our world.
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| Arrived at start area three hours before the start.... |
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| Jennie, Sarah Kate, Eloise and Kevin surprised me with this notice on the apartment door! |
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| Looking for a dry hat! |
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| Just finished and still standing! |
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| Yes I did! |
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| Great to be out when the city wakes up! |
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| Last training run in Central Park |
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| Can't wait to get on with it! |
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| 40,000 are already running. We are about to start! |
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| My kind of group! |
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| I loved the energy of Brooklyn! |
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| On of the many musical stops along the way! |
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| Pre-race carbo loading-only way to go! |
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