Easier running behind others

stats of the week: run 32 km, indoor cycled 75 km, gym 3 h
stats of the previous week: run 21km, indoor cycled 73 km, gym 3 h

It was a fairly proper week of training, a bit too much obviously as I finished the week with a muscle problem at the fibula. I still hope it will not prevent me from running one or two races next weekend. 
Only two weeks after NY I was able to race a 10K at 52:42 min, not too bad but maybe a bit of strain to my legs.

However, he local Nikolauslauf is a duty to be part of. Although there are already 12 in my age group thereof at least 4 are faster than me. People shouldn't talk of me as the one who only starts when the really fast competitors are absent.So I will have to do it and have fun. Running is much easier when you are sure you can't win.

Not the last one hopefully

stats of the week: indoor cycled 30 km, gym 1.5 h
stats of the week: run 51 km, walked 38 km

As expected the New York weekend was strenuous. But it was great, with a marathon atmosphere better than ever. Brooklyn was exciting. Spectators were in best mood, with numerous humorous signs and in some places runners had to find a narrow way through the masses. It was my 12th NY but crowds were better than ever.

I was also quite happy with my performance. After the very limited preparation my plan of 30 min running followed by 3 min of walking worked well until 35 km. Then I had to walk more unsurprisingly. My finish after 4:41:04 was enough to be placed 39th of 214 in my age group. Not too bad.

After this experience I hope to come back next year for my very last New York Marathon. Time will show.

Fred Lebow, founder of the NYC marathon

Boat trip on Hudson River

Central Park

Feeling secure?

Runners waiting for Staten Island Ferry

Runners waiting for the Staten Island Bus to Start Area

Washington Square - like it more than Times Square