#nycm

[monstrumzirkus]

been working on this since november :'D

had a lot of fun with it though, some things i wish had come out smoother, and i completely removed the halo above 0z's head last minute because it was giving me so much grief, but all in all im pretty happy with it

[rnanqo]

what I gotta do today:

- 3 critiques that are LATE

- write my nycm r2 rhyming story

- finish my Yuletide assignment

only thing I wanna do:

- work on whimsy book draft

[runbikedad]

Who’s training for the #NYCMarathon in November??

If you are - check out Marni’s new Series: The Road To The Race - you’ll see me talking about my experience racing and pacing #NYCM 16x, why it’s important to start training and more!

https://youtu.be/hATxWQgiuzQ?si=ZvkZATHZlXeD6dIy

[jancabraljackson]

NYCM Screenwriting Finalist

I’m through to the final of the @nycmidnight #ScreenwritingChallenge! I’m so excited! The top five of Round 2 qualified to the final. We started off as 1700+ writers down to 90.

[dt-brennan]

Belated update

Hey folks happy…Wednesday? Wow, this is later than I expected. Sorry about that folks! Been a weird couple of days and I was also waiting for some more information on publishing details after I finished my story for the NYCM short story contest! And now that I have it, let’s discuss! So, basically, I still have the rights to KY story, but they want a degree of exclusivity for a temporary…

[jenniferheinerpisano]

NYCM Recap In Pictures

last weekend was the best weekend in NYC, and the New York City Marathon did not disappoint!

[wiackcom]

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[byoungernj]

NYC Marathon: Part 3

I had heard from multiple people to expect the Queensboro Bridge to be quiet and to be ready for the roar on 1st ave when I come off. I was so immersed in what was going on, it didn't occur to me that I was on THE bridge until about half way across. I was looking at all the elite bottles that had been dropped, peaking to see if any of them had names. There were some big names up front and it was cool to remember I was following behind. Things were quiet but it's NYC quiet, so there are plenty of sounds. I had listened to a podcast telling all things NYCM. On that episode, they spoke of the banners with letters/numbers on them that helped medical staff identify exact locations if someone was in need of help. This was the first place I noticed these banners and I nodded in my head a well done. I would love to work on a major marathon medical team one day and it was cool to know this fun fact.

We made a 180 degree turn and onto 1st we go. I have to say, I was actually sort of disappointed. The noise was not at all what I had hoped. It was loud, don't get me wrong, but I'm sure there were parts of Brooklyn that were louder. So much so I heard my friends off to the side for the first time. I posted a quite comical series of photos as I tried to cross the street. 1st ave was extremely long, luckily I had known this as well. (Thanks Ali On The Run) I did get to see the lovely Alyssa and Kelly of Brave Like Gabe. I ran over to them and then awkwardly stopped, not wanting to hug them in my disgusting state. It was somewhere near the entrance to the Bronx that I noticed my pace start to slow. I was extremely pleased with how far I had run at my pace so I was fine with the slower effort. By this point, no matter how much water I was drinking it never seemed to get rid of my thirst. And now, it was making my stomach a bit uncomfortable. In the Bronx I had that magical ice cold water and was sad that JLo was not there to welcome us all.

Quickly we were back into Manhattan and down 5th ave we went. This is where the race started to get uncomfortable. I was hot, soaked, dehydrated (or so I felt), and I still hadn't seen my mom. I took things 1 mile at a time, trying to catch any runners who were coming back to me. There was a light rain at this point but you couldn't tell. People were setting off confetti cannons and playing music. This was where we needed it the most. We were following along the side of Central Park. I was past 22 miles but those last few miles felt so far. I knew we went into the park and back out, I had also heard the hills were awful. To tell you the truth, they didn't bother me. Maybe that was because I hadn't truly raced that day, or that I embraced the much slower pace I was now slogging through. I got to see friends again and people watch as the miles went by. With over a mile ago I finally heard a familiar voice, it was my mom. I cleared across the road and presented her with the most disgusting hug. I was now in the home stretch with the support of my people.

It was in this final mile that I took a moment to remember everything that got me here. This was my 10th marathon. A fun number to celebrate. I had finally broken 3 hours and was now in a new adventure with the marathon that was freeing. I had raced for fun. I had raised just over $1000 for an organization that I feel very deeply for. I thought of every person who had supported me in some way. Of course Craig for being my guiding light and friend through the many years since I met him. The many individuals who shared miles with me - Megan, Kemmer, Katie, the 520 crew, and many more. The people who provided words of encouragement when I needed them after a disappointment - Kaela, Kara, Sweeney. Friends who had traveled with me to races - Leslie, Maggie, Crystal. Everyone who had donated and supported the great cause that is BLG. Chelsea for housing me that weekend. I thought of Gabe and how sad I am that I never met her but so thankful that her life goals continue on in others. That I had this opportunity to honor her. To my parents and brother for putting up with my rollercoaster 'hobby'. Lastly to me. To me for sticking with this crazy race. For putting my goals out there, failing, and getting back up. For wanting to continually challenge myself to be better. For not giving up.

Back out of the park and along the southern boarder we ran. A quick step over the curb and we had made the final turn back into the park. The finish line is lined with flags of every country represented. Up high, pictures of past winners. I smiled when I saw Shalane. But as we got closer it was a bit underwhelming. I thought the same with Chicago. Now that the elites were gone, so had the fans that had grandstand access. There weren't as many people out yelling and celebrating. It's a bummer they don't allow more people in once the masses come through.

I neared the finish. Heard Ali Feller yelling out names and got a glimpse. She's my favorite podcast host and such a joy of a human that it was cool to see her in person. Now for the long waddle out of the park. It was actual quite nice. The road was shaded, we had bags full of snacks and water. They still gave out the 'heat' blankets but there was no way I was putting that thing on. It was soft on the inside and the last thing I needed was the weight of my sweat in that thing. I stopped for pictures with my medal, showing off the BLG logo in the shot.

I had planned to meet my mom at Levain Bakery. Once there, unfortunately there was nowhere to sit but I called her to give her an update. Now looking back, it's sort of funny that she got 'stuck' in the park. 1 volunteer told her she couldn't cross the course and that sent her on a goose chase, going in circles without any luck getting out. Finally someone told her to go ahead and cross...about 30 minutes later. For someone who prides themselves on knowing NYC, it made me laugh. Chelsea had found me at this point and they helped guide each other back together. She met me with clean dry clothes to change and we all sat down at the closet bar - the usual post race burger and cider for me. Next thing I know we are on the train back to Hoboken. I was a bit bummed that for the first time I hand energy to celebrate but we were already out of the city and back in NJ. I still got my ice cream once back in TR.

It was really weird being back home, with my baby boy Finn the evening after I ran a marathon. It felt so underwhelming. I had run the NYC Marathon. The biggest race in the world and it felt like just another day. But it was special. What a way to see the city. What a large celebration of people of every color, age, gender, etc coming together to have a party. I think I smiled the whole way. I'm glad I waited until NYRR brought the whole field size back. NYCM is back and I'm excited to see which one of Megan's friends runs it next.

So what's up next? I'm 6 weeks out from running Berlin. I've never been out of North America so this will be so fun. It's a delayed graduation gift to myself for sure. 'Prost!'

[monstrumzirkus]

Music by Ghost.

this one was fun, lots of art, comment what references you recognize! its... all references, oops -[re]animator

[marcoboschi]

Pronti in attesa di essere inseriti in griglia per la partenza. E si va ... NYCM 🎖 (presso New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CknkVX-oyAq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kicksaddictny]

New Balance 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Collection

According to New Balance

New Balance is excited to unveil the official New Balance 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Collection which celebrates runners at every level. The collection, which will be available on Tuesday, September 20th, features pinnacle New Balance apparel and footwear that have suggested retail prices ranging from $30 to $235 for apparel and $145 to $250 for footwear.  

 This year’s New Balance 2022 TCS New York City Marathon Collection is a celebration of everything that running brings to New York City, and every runner who travels in for the world's largest marathon. The collection honors all things that are quintessentially New York City by including imagery of the Empire State Building, skyscrapers and grandiose cityscapes. This year New Balance pushed to incorporate more environmentally preferred materials and processes in many pieces within the collection.  The Performance Running styles like Impact tops, Impact Shorts and Tights, Q Speed Jacquard tops, and the signature Marathon Windcheater jacket all utilize at least 50% recycled polyester in an effort to be more sustainable than prior NYC Marathon collections.

 “We could not be more excited to be heading back to New York for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon with NYRR,” says Kevin Fitzpatrick, New Balance Global Director of Performance Marketing. “We always reserve some of our most pinnacle product to serve the global running community who come to NY year after year.  This year we are excited to unveil our most advanced super shoe yet, the FuelCell Super Comp Elite v3.  With a limited edition NYC colorway, this is the first opportunity for runners to experience the FuelCell Super Comp Elite v3 before it is officially launched in February 2023.” 

The collection also features New Balance’s premium Impact Run and Q Speed apparel, which blend modern and sleek looks with high performance technology. Notable pieces within the collection include the NB Essentials Logo Crew and Impact Run Tank that feature graphic renderings of the Empire State Building, and a variety of tees that sport a “Marathon State Of Mind” tagline. Consumers will also find a variety of pieces that were designed with versatility in mind, such as the Q Speed Sherpa Anorak Jacket, a black asymmetrical Q Speed Crop Bra and a Q Speed 7/8 Tight. These pieces vary in suggested retail prices of $30 to $130. 

 “The TCS New York City Marathon Collection is always such a great project to work on as we get to outfit runners from over 140 countries with the latest styles and technologies,” said Jeff Garabedian, New Balance Apparel Product General Manager. “We’re really excited this year with the increase in using environmentally preferred materials and processes. For example, dope dyeing was utilized to color our pinnacle tech apparel offerings, the PMV Shutter Speed Jacket and PMV Shutter Speed 7/8 Tights, which reduces water consumption by at least 80% per yard compared to traditional dyeing methods. Additionally, this new iteration of the PMV Shutter Speed Jacket is made from a lighter weight material that offers an enhanced ease of movement from its predecessor.” 

 Another product from the collection that features environmentally preferred materials is the limited edition NYCM Surplus Marathon Jacket. Like in previous years the official marathon jacket is a highly coveted collection staple, but this year a special surplus version of the jacket will be available that is made of 98% (by yield) surplus materials.

All marathon jackets will be available for purchase on September 20th with a suggested retail price of $135. 

 In addition to apparel, this year’s collection will also feature 2022 TCS New York City Marathon limited-edition colorways of the Fresh Foam X More v4, FuelCell Rebel v3 and FuelCell Super Comp Elite v3. Drawing inspiration from the energy of the incredible city, each shoe’s design incorporates an electric red that’s threaded through the collection, while also utilizing the all-over print seen in the apparel to capture the humbling experience you get when in NYC. 

 In terms of technology, the Fresh Foam x More v4 has the most Fresh Foam X used in any New Balance shoe to date, providing a higher midsole/outsole stack height for additional cushion and comfort. The FuelCell Rebel v3 continues to elevate the fun and excitement of its predecessor with enhanced cushioning and a slightly wider platform for a secure but fast ride.

Both the FuelCell Rebel v3 and the Fresh Foam X More v4 will be available on September 20th with suggested retail pricing of  $165 and $145  respectively.

Finally, making its debut, the FuelCell Super Comp Elite v3 combines a two-layer FuelCell midsole with Energy Arc technology and a specifically engineered knit upper to allow any runner to feel secure and ready for race day. The FuelCell Super Comp Elite v3 was engineered to give runners ultimate energy return while also maintaining comfortability.

The FuelCell Super Comp Elite v3 will be available on October 18th with the suggest retail price of $250. 

[tracerye]

[94monkeys]

They aren’t publicizing it as such, but here is a way to get into the NYC Marathon for 2019 if you’re already planning to run a marathon this year: 

1. Sign up for the virtual marathon and do it this year (through Strava, November 1-4)

2. Get guaranteed entry for NYCM next year. 

Unfortunately that is Mega Crunch Time for my job otherwise I would consider it! It does cost $100 (plus however expensive next year’s marathon is) but easier than doing the lottery. 

[jenniferheinerpisano]

NYCM Expo is OPEN!

Calm before the storm on Thursday morning before the expo opened!

[timbogetsitin]

#RunningMan #NYCMarathonTraining #NeverNotTraining If you can talk while your running that just means you can run faster… So #ShutUpAndRUN … 🙏 thanks to the plug🔌 I got accepted to run the #NYCM the journey begins now 15weeks out … #Focus #consistency #humble #trainingmask #nrc #nikerunning #ntc #justdoit #daleduro #siempreactivo #TimboKnows #TimboGetItin #LoveIsLove https://www.instagram.com/p/CSACkQ1FnVW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[byoungernj]

NYC Marathon: Part 2

It was now the night before the race and another preschool friend completed the crew. We went out to dinner and caught up. It had been a long time since the three of us were together. Both of them commented on how different I was not stressed out. #Sub3NewMe After I laid everything out for the next morning, I got a decent amount of sleep. It was an early morning but I was excited. The only not great thing, it was suuuuuper humid. It was one of the hottest NYCM on record. Maybe even the hottest. Once at MetLife, I didn’t wait in any lines as I jumped on the bus to the start area. It was a quiet bus ride. I thumbed through my phone most of the way since it was dark outside. Next thing I knew we were on Staten Island. I made a rookie mistake and had thrown all of my things in a shopping bag. We had to pass through security to get into the start village and I was told I needed my provided clear bag. Whoops. So out everything came and into my pockets it all went. Oh well. 

The start village was huge. It is sectioned off into three colors and then your start corral is a letter within our color. The village is at an (old?) military base that is now a national park. I was the farthest location so I was able to peak into all of the different areas. There were so many people! After about a half mile walk I settled into a spot along a fence to read a magazine and put my feet up. I was enjoying simply staring at the Verrazano. I don’t spend time comparing bridges for fun but the Verrazano is my favorite bridge. It was so majestic in the early morning hours. There was a therapy dog area in each corral. I had seen a gorgeous golden on my way in but it went into a different corral. I was a bit bummed to see the dogs in mine were small and scruffy, not my idea of cuddly and calming. I mostly people watched as I sat. There were a number of ‘famous’ people within the running world I saw walk by. It was cool to see all of the different people that were about to take part in the worlds biggest marathon. And I could tell this was a well oiled machine. 

As the time approached for the wheelchair and handicapped divisions to start, I noticed the cars on the bridge disappear. I couldn’t see anyone from where I was but it was so cool when the first start gun fired, everyone in the village cheered. When the Achilles’ team headed to their start corrals, everyone applauded. It was such a joyful environment to be in and I was glad I wasn’t taking this race as serious as I have in the past. I was finally enjoying the moment I was in.

After a quick warm up, my wave was headed up to the bridge. I was pretty bummed that I was to start on the bottom of the bridge. In the long run, it did have an advantage of blocking the hot sun for the first mile or so. But it would have been super cool to be on top. We got to hear the pro men’s field be announced and head out. Followed by NY, NY in its entirety. In a moment, we were off as well. I didn’t have any pace plans. In my mind I thought it would be awesome to keep my BQ streak alive but also knew that my knee was cranky and my training was very abbreviated. I was surprised to see a 7:10 cross my watch at the mile mark. I gave it up to first mile excitement. Already passed the mile I was pouring sweat. I had to braid my pony tail while running, imagining the knot it would be if I left it. We came off the bridge and it was quiet. We would later join the people from the top of the bridge but for now, it was cool seeing the handful of people on overpasses and in windows cheering our group on. 

I fell into a rhythm around that 7:10 mark. I was very surprised. It felt comfortable. When we merged with the other runners, we were still separated by the road barrier. I couldn’t get over how many people there were, both running and on the sidewalks. At times the road would narrow and the crowds were on top of us. It was awesome. Brooklyn was my favorite. We were in that borough the most but it was the loudest. Queens brought with it music and dancing. The Bronx may have been my favorite actually. People embraced the sterotypes with ‘welcome to the bronx, now get out’ signs. Honestly, they also had the coldest water and that was big time. 

The rhythm I had found in the first few miles was still going through when I got around half way. I tried to say some encouraging words to those around me but they did not come with any echoed feelings. I was passing people who were struggling in the heat. I was soaked only a few miles in. I felt their pain. But for the first time, I was running a race for the joy of it and it felt good. I took in the people and the sights. There were people hanging out of windows, on rooftops, police officers taking part in the parties. Despite the heat, it was still a festival.