Hello everyone and welcome to Fall!
We had some awesome performances yesterday in New York. I guess they have a marathon or something up there every year.....probably not as big as the Lake Nona 5k, but close. :) Kurt Brewer put together a little race report for us...so here it is:
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November in New York. The leaves are changing in Central Park, the summer hoards are a distant memory, and the natives can finally find seats at all the good shows. Few things herald the beginning of fall in Gotham like the New York Marathon. Marathon purists tout Boston as the world's best marathon, but the millions of screaming New Yorkers who stand 10 deep throughout NYC's five boroughs beg to differ. In many ways, it's the difference between McCain and Obama. Boston, like McCain, has all of that glorious history, experience and perfect pedigree. The race in New York is far less experienced, but it has all the energy and enthusiasm of a monster rock concert (like, say, AC/DC & U2 together).
Five of our YMCARunners performed onstage at this consummate marathon show and posted some blazing times, although all claimed beforehand that 'I'm just taking it easy and enjoying the sights.' We didn't believe it for a moment. Hulya Atli, in particular, ran one of the fastest times ever posted by a woman YMCARunner. Here are their results:
Hulya Atli 3:08:16 (7:10 pace)
Donnie McCammon 3:08:22 (7:11 pace)
Mike Masur 3:12:24 (7:20 pace)
Jeff Tecau 3:03:54 (7:00 pace)
Kelly Partain 4:12:52 (9:38 pace)
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These time are obviously a testamant to the high calibre of coaching that they are receiving. I may have to ask the YMCA for a raise!!!
To honor these brave warriors, we will be having dinner in their honor on Wednesday night after the track workout. OK, actually we have dinner every Wednesday after the track workout, but this should make them feel special. :) This week we will meet at Tijuana Flats, next to Hue in Thornton Park. As usual, sometime between 8:00 and 8:15.
I hope to see everyone tonight and Wednesday night!
Take care,
Paul
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