New York City

[tprice54]

Taking off for NYC to run the marathon this Sunday. I'll start the throwdown thread, but will not be around to check it out until next week when I return. ALSO, anyone in NYC feel free to come an cheer me on!

 

[hensylee]

that's impressive! we'll watch for you on TV. enjoy. we know you will make a great showing.

 

[Mary]

Good luck, Tom!
Thanks for starting the mileage thread before you take off; that's dedication!
Wish I were there to watch!

 

[Leeroy996]

Go for it Tom.

 

[Cooker]

Good luck!! ...

 

[skeptic49]

Best of luck, Tom!

JIm

 

[kodi]

Good Luck Tom. I really hope you beat your goal time. What's your bib number so I can follow on line?

 

[Guest]

Good Luck Tom! What Kodi said.....bib #.

I'll be running the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure Sunday morning, I'll have it easy, just a 5K, but I'll be thinking of you!

 

[tprice54]

Bib number 48472...10:20 am start (last wave)

 

[kodi]

I'll be running the Susan B Komen Race for the Cure Sunday morning, I'll have it easy, just a 5K, but I'll be thinking of you!

Good for you Louise. I love anybody that raises money and awareness for any cancer. I'm a 13 year survivor on top of my heart issue and have two nieces that are breast cancer survivors. Post a report on your run. GOOD LUCK!

 

[spartangator]

All the best. Looking forward to hearing about your great time.

 

[sylviayasgur]

good luck to you both, tom and louise! we'll be watching for you tom!!!!
it's supposed to be a cool, sunny day.
enjoy and have fun meeting all the other runners.
sylvia

 

[kodi]

I wasn't able to follow Tom but had a friend of mine do part of it. He finished in 5:10:39, real close to his goal time. Congratulations Tom and let's have the real story as soon as you get your legs back.

 

[hensylee]

I saw the beginning of the race but had to leave for church. Congratulations Tom for your finish!

 

[tprice54]

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks everyone for you support. The race did not go a planned, but I did finish. The first half went according to plan, but I felt a twinge a mile 14 in my left calf, and by mile 21 it was a full blown knot. The last 5 miles went something like run a little, walk a little , stretch the calf, repeat. The weather was cool but sunny, cold at the start on the Verrazanos bridge (and the 3 hours spent waiting for the start). The course itself is alright, but the crowds make this race. I actully met up with my wife at all 3 palces we picked out to try and see each other. The crowds are loud, big and everywhere. I will admit to tears after crossing the finish line in 5:13. After the last 18 months, I needed to finish a marathon again. Rather than repeat everything, a full report can be found at:
http://www.cardiacathletes.org.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=683&page=16

 

[kodi]

Congratulations on the finish Tom. Read your CA report. I can relate to so much of your run but heck, you did it. Next one will be better.

 

[Mary]

Congratulations, once again, Tom.
Reading your report in Cardiac Athletes made me wish I were a better/stronger runner. Maybe in my next life!

 

[Cooker]

Congrats!!!! ..... Truly inspirational!!!

 

[SumoRunner]

On the one hand I'm jealous because I wish I could do one too. On the other, because I always had a leaky valve, I made a promise to my wife when I first started running road races: no marathons. If nothing else, I'm true to my word, so let's just say I was there with you in spirit. That doesn't stop me from doing half marathons though, so let's see if we can make it to Wineglass next fall.

 

[tprice54]

Pics

Pics

Just starting to put up the pictures:
http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=34924&PWD=&BIB=48472