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Despite Frankenstorm, No Plans to Cancel Marathon

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:59:17 -0400

Despite Frankenstorm, No Plans to Cancel Marathon:

As Hurricane Sandy is about to smack New York with supremely high winds and flooding rain for at least 24 hours, the important news for runners is that it’s still very much expected that Sunday’s ING New York City Marathon will go on as scheduled. From foreign entrants especially, race director Mary Wittenberg said today, “we are seeing some questions about ‘will the marathon go on,’ and answering ‘yes.’”

fuckyeahweather: Flooding and high winds arrive along North...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:02:37 -0400

fuckyeahweather:

Flooding and high winds arrive along North Michigan Avenue in Atlantic City, N.J. on Oct. 29, 2012 as Hurricane Sandy continued on its path, sending coastal residents fleeing, and threatening a dangerous mix of high winds and soaking rain. (Michael Ein/The Press of Atlantic City/AP Photo)

The Atlantic City Marathon, a little over a week ago, had gorgeous weather. Crazy.

surroundedbynothing: jane’s carousel. dumbo, brooklyn.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:56:03 -0400

surroundedbynothing:

jane’s carousel. dumbo, brooklyn.

Niketown NY Better World Champion and Olympics Day Founder.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:51:09 -0400

Niketown NY Better World Champion and Olympics Day Founder.

For fun, or for training. image via: shutupandrun

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:48:23 -0400

For fun, or for training.

image via: shutupandrun

lagirlontherun: Almost midway through early morning ride to...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:43:03 -0400

lagirlontherun:

Almost midway through early morning ride to PV.

LAGOTR, 1) pleasure to finally meet you! 2) Did you know, this is where I grew up?

jessiezapo: #flyknitcollective #nyc #nike (Taken with...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:36:33 -0400

jessiezapo:

#flyknitcollective #nyc #nike (Taken with Instagram)

shutupandrun: Joan Benoit Samuelson x Lady @bridgerunners...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:33:25 -0400

shutupandrun:

Joan Benoit Samuelson x Lady @bridgerunners #runnwm @nike @nikerunning @transtephanie @jessiezapo @shesherun @ceejjoe @aphotochick (Taken with Instagram at NIKETOWN)

shutupandrun: You don’t get it by wishing. Race day #runnwm...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:29:51 -0400

shutupandrun:

You don’t get it by wishing. Race day #runnwm @bridgerunners @nike @nikerunning #sanfrancisco #marathon #running (Taken with Instagram)

Good memory.

PS. Robin - I have shoe envy.

shutupandrun: Diva dash. @jessiezapo @aphotochick...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:27:28 -0400

shutupandrun:

Diva dash. @jessiezapo @aphotochick @bridgerunners @nike #runnwm (Taken with Instagram)

Jeebus, I love these girls. Also, big ups to sherpa Knox.

erinshaphoto: Nike fuel band shoot. looking hot ladies...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:25:30 -0400

erinshaphoto:

Nike fuel band shoot. looking hot ladies @bridgerunners @jessiezapo @transtephanie @ceejjoe @robinnyc @shesherun @go_jen_go_ (Taken with Instagram)

Quick turnover after a cross country flight.

erinshaphoto: Dinner post run. Beautiful day #runnwm...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:23:22 -0400

erinshaphoto:

Dinner post run. Beautiful day #runnwm #tiffanynecklace @bridgerunners @nike # (Taken with Instagram)

This little lady added 13.1 miles to her original goal to make the super hilly Nike Women’s Marathon her first 26.2. Proud.

erinshaphoto: ❤ #runnwm @nike NWM 2012 finishers necklace...

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:21:16 -0400

erinshaphoto:

❤ #runnwm @nike NWM 2012 finishers necklace (Taken with Instagram)

I’m not sure how many of you are familiar with this little race called the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. It happens every October, and it benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, which will be hard to miss because there will come a point when you are surrounded by purple.

What really makes this race special is the “race medal” - the same for half and full - a Tiffany’s sterling silver necklace given out, in the iconic little blue box by a bay area fireman in a tuxedo.

In tough moments, this little box is quite the motivator.