Thank you to all who have donated to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in my name! Blood cancer research is a great cause. I am having a fantastic experience training for the NYC Marathon on November 7! My ability to run this race is only because of you.
Thousands of runners took over Staten Island today on a perfect day for running!
The race started at Richmond County Stadium across the Hudson River from Manhattan where the Staten Island Yankees play. With New York City as the backdrop the race started at 8:30 am w/ conditions of 47 degrees and sunny. The field pace was noticeably faster than the Bronx Half Marathon in August. It was evident many people had trained over the summer and cooler weather made a huge difference. The race was organized by the New York Road Runners club which did a great job as always. Many people lined the streets and were totally encouraging of the runners. The atmosphere was totally positive. I ran an excellent race prompted by the great competition. I finished in 1:37:59 and ran 7:29 per mile for 13.1 miles. I had only the typical discomfort that comes from running the distance at pace. I am very thankful to be injury free at this point in my training for the big race on November 7.
I have another long training run next Saturday. Until November 7 it's more pasta and miles and rest and stretching. The Staten Island race was a great experience. It is always fun to run a new course especially w/ runners committed to doing their best.
10/2 - 16 Miles through Summit, New Providence, Berkley Heights & Gillette.
10/6 - 8 Miles in Montclair, NJ
Josh, congrats on the training. Looks like I will be able to come to NYC for the race. At least myself, and maybe others will join me (Nico, and the ladies?) We'll see. You shuld really take it east these last weeks...don't risk getting hurt at the last moment! Z
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