NYC MARATHON

For the second consecutive year, New York broke the world record for the largest marathon ever (over 59,000). We went and WATCHED the 54th NYC Marathon. We have watched it on TV for many years but never in person. It is incredibly exhilarating to watch the energy and fortitude as we stood at mile 18 on First Avenue at top of the hill and watched these runners. We also watched some of the handicap runners come in at mile 23 which was amazing. Note: Watch the 3 videos including the short 4 second one of the top elite runners flying by.

They come in all ages, shapes and sizes and from all over the world (132 countries). They are incredible happy and focused at the same time and although some seem to be hurting they persevere. The energy on the street with the screaming, bells and signage in support is a sight to be seen. In addition to lots of blown up head shots of the runners, the signs like: "Stamina" " I don’t know you but really proud of you" "Energy" "Who's Chasing You" "I Also Run from My Problems" "Where's Everyone Going" "You Run Faster than My Dog" and "You Can DO This".....

WEATHER-Start: 52 degrees, 55% humidity, wind calm; Finish: 53 degrees, 51% humidity, wind 7 mph
It was absolutely wonderful and inspiring.
59,226: The number of finishers who ran 26.2 from Staten Island to Central Park.
2:08:09: The time both Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso ran to finish 1-2 in the professional men’s race. In a photo finish, Kipruto beat his Kenyan rival by 0.03 seconds—the closest finish in the history of the event.
7: The number of American runners who finished inside the top 10
2,396: The number of people who ran faster than 3:00:00, including 203 women
20,047: The amount of people who ran faster than 4:00:00 on Sunday.
2: The number of back-to-back Broadway shows Jordan Litz performed as Fiyero in Wicked after finishing the New York City Marathon in 3:40:53 on Sunday morning..
132: The number of countries represented in the race.
The mens winner in 2:08 (USA 2:10) and women's in 2:20 (USA 2:23)
Wheelchair men 1:30 and wheelchair women 1:42
Hand cycle 1:34
Oldest male 91 in 7:25.
75-79 men- 3:35 women-4:13
80-89 men81-4:21 woman82- 6:43Baca lagi