You Can Go the Distance! NYC Marathon Finale
I’ve been waiting all run for this!
You did it! The NYC Marathon runners completed their 26.2 mile course yesterday. With a brave heart, strong will and kind words.
I’m not a consistent runner, but I wanted to contribute in some way to the event. Volunteering my time seemed like a good option and it truly was. The runners were so thankful. All throughout I was thanked. They said:
I wouldn’t be able to make it through without this!
Bless you!
You guys are amazing!
Can you believe it?! They thought I was amazing, what??!!?? They’re the ones running through their pain. RUNNERS YOU ARE AMAZING!!!
I was at mile 21, passing out bananas to the runners to help them finish off the race! Bananas are a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of vitamin C, manganese, and, famously, potassium, which runners lose through sweating and help regulate muscle contraction and prevent cramping. Bananas are also considered a “safe” pre-run food because they’re unlikely to cause gastrointestinal issues.
Many people were running for a cause and at Mile 21 the expressions on their faces were priceless – they were of strong will and courage. Not giving up and pushing through the last of what they had.
The first runner said to me:
I’ve been waiting all run for this!
I was surprised to realize how important my presence was to them. To distribute a snack and cheer them on was the least I could do. I felt overwhelmed with appreciation and a little motivated to run myself next year!!
The New York Daily reported:
Some 50,740 runners –including the millionth to start at the race in its 43-year history– pounded the pavement through the five boroughs as the marathon returned one year after being canceled because of Hurricane Sandy. Forty-seven bomb-sniffing dogs were on patrol in response to the deadly Boston Marathon bombing in April.
For the full article click here.
To look into voluntering click here.
Also, showing up and checking in at the ‘Volunteer’ tents site works too.
Want to know the statistics and more? Check out the results here!
