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New York Marathon

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Nov 2007 10:15pm, 7 Nov 2007 74 posts	Quote Pin Girlie I just saw your Youtube link...you were moving SO much better than me!!! I would so love to go back and do this again in a few years time..it was great!! Already toying with the idea of doing Dublin next year to improve my time
Girlie Nov 2007 10:16pm, 7 Nov 2007 1,534 posts	Quote Pin Girlie Choccie- Dublin is one on my to do list at some point! I loved the training and definitely want to experience some of the other big city marathons for the crowds and buzz. I diod get worse and getting on the plane and moving around there was worth watching!
Rick OShay Nov 2007 10:35pm, 7 Nov 2007 71 posts	Quote Pin Rick OShay Well done everyone. Blakey, I've done London and, yes the course is harder. London is flater and I'm hoping to do it again in 08. Yazoo, dissapointed with 2:50....that is an awesome time, don't beat yourself up too badly.
Nov 2007 10:57pm, 7 Nov 2007 136 posts	Quote Pin I went to the after race party (and had a bop!!!) Anyone else there????
Tri Mikey Nov 2007 8:41am, 8 Nov 2007 1,695 posts	Quote Pin Tri Mikey Just thought I'd let you know SIA has places for the 2008 New York Marathon. And we are prepared to help with travelling expenses. Fmail me if you require further information.
run free Nov 2007 5:35pm, 8 Nov 2007 23 posts	Quote Pin run free Congrats to everyone who made it. Was wondering if you know when all the chip times will be posted. Still can't see mine and the database does not recognise me.
controversial Nov 2007 5:48pm, 8 Nov 2007 1,180 posts	Quote Pin controversial have you tried your number? My chip time has been there for a while, even the pictures are there
jolguk Nov 2007 8:12pm, 8 Nov 2007 584 posts	Quote Pin jolguk Hiya, I'm back today! Well, you can see my race report for the full detail, but I got a PB, although STILL didn't break 4 hours. It's such a tough race and I was woefully unrested and fed - I got my medal, but then had to be carried into the medical tent to be fed salt and dodgy chicken broth...... the atmosphere was just incredible, though. A lot better than London, even. All those people shouting your name really made you feel like a bit of a hero. It couldn't help me over the Queensboro bridge, though - oh, and I fell over on the Verrazano bridge and banged my head off the kerb within seconds of the start. And I had my watch time wrong, so was an hour early to try to meet Elastic Orange etc - I was so gutted that there was no-one at the medical tent, but it was all my own fault as I eventually realised. What an experience. (And I loved NY, I was so gutted to leave yesterday. Tuesday was one of the best days of my life. Helicopter ride, NY's best pizza and cheesecake in Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Bridge, boutique shopping in Soho and Nolita, cocktails and clubbing. Wow).
runs4wine Nov 2007 8:28pm, 8 Nov 2007 First-time poster!!	Quote Pin runs4wine Just wondered for anyone that did New York 2007 whether you got in via ballot, or 209 or charity etc? trying to work out cheapest way to do it and how easy it is to get in via ballot and book accommodation? advice would be welcome ta ps well done!!!
jolguk Nov 2007 8:31pm, 8 Nov 2007 585 posts	Quote Pin jolguk I ran for Marie Curie, although they partner with 2:09, who booked my flight and entry. I booked my own accommodation, sharing an apartment, which was much better value than using the team hotel ($1600 for 6 nights for an apartment for 4). As to the ballot, none of the 7 people I know who tried it got in.