Hopefully all the newly minted ING New York City Marathon 2011 finishers are recovered and those who cursed the streets of New York and swore off marathons forever are now singing its praises and plotting their next big challenge. Pain is temporary but the title “marathon runner,” is forever.
This year, the New York City Marathon, which combines two of my greatest loves, running and the City of New York, met my soul.
While the elite runners were making their way across the Verrazano Bridge from Staten Island into Brooklyn, Sebastian prepared to cheer them on. Excitedly hopping on the traaaayn!, we then headed uptown to meet my friend and fellow marathon runner Erin, at one of the most dreaded stretches of the course, the Fifth Avenue incline just before entering into Central Park towards the finish line.
I know first hand how much the extra encouragement means and the smiles, thumbs up, and high-fives we received, confirm that we hit the right spot.
Sebastian probably won’t remember a thing about that afternoon but hopefully he’ll grow up to understand how crucial perseverance, dedication, and hard work are to one’s character.
If his strong will is any indication, I doubt this will be his last marathon.
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And you just gave me baby fever (I already have marathon fever).
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Aww…I love his little “GO” sign! He is just so cute, and he always looks so happy!!!
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Awww…. I’m so glad you took him to cheer the runners on. He may not remember, but it’s still a great experience, and you’ve got pictures to prove it. I love his little sign — super cute! And yes, dedication, perseverance, and hard work — that’s half the battle right there.
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BTW…. that girl’s sign — CLASSIC!
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If he was cheering me on from the sidelines I might be able to keep going! I’d have to fight the urge to stop and pinch those cheeks though. So cute!
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awesome photos and such a great sign! i’ve never been part of the nyc marathon, but marathon day in boston used to be one of my favorites. i’ve never run one, but always thought i would one day. seeming less likely as i get more lazy with every passing year!
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Awww, i love the sign that Sebastian made!!! I know it meant a lot to your friend that ya’all were out there supporting her.
We love going to the marathon as a family too – it’s such a fun experience for the boys.
Okay, lmaoo @ that woman’s sign!!!!
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I love the picture of him decorating his sign with stickers. He looks so earnest! I think those runners are amazing. I can’t stand to even run down the street. What a fun experience for Sebastian. Even if he doesn’t remember it, I am sure he loved the energy of the day
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So so cute! And Erin’s sign is classic! I would expect nothing less!! We wanna join next year!