The marathon is tomorrow. I can’t wait, but I’m pretty nervous. I really want to break 5 hours this time. You can track me online at the NY Marathon site. I’ll be runner number 27072.
UPDATE 2005-11-14:
I finished in 4:28:09 (chip time). I’m very happy with my time and the whole experience. Running down 4th avenue in Brooklyn was crowded, but just breathtaking. You could see a river of people for what seemed like miles ahead. I kept it slow through the first 20 miles and had hoped to turn it on at the end, but there was nothing left to turn on. So, I just enjoyed the sights and sounds. Thanks to my vocal supporters at the 18 (Mala, Milla and Ben) and 22 (Dave and Theresa, et. al.) mile marks. You guys kept me going. Here’s a couple pics from the brightroom site.
Comments from old site
Nice work
4:36:41 sounds well under your sub 5 hour goal. Nice work Vinod.
Carl Blesius 2005-11-14 03:42:47Thanks Carl
It actually took me 8 minutes to get to the start line, so my "chip" time was 4:28:09, which is about 40 minutes faster than my previous marathons. Good enough that I can retire from the sport, I think :-)
Vinod Kurup 2005-11-14 08:10:51Way to go
Hey Vin, way to go, not a bad time for an old man like yourself. When next year's marathon rolls around you'll be 35, you just might be ready for retirement :P. You also took a better picture this year as opposed to last year's photo. Again way to go. Andy
Andy Drout 2005-11-18 23:59:26