Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone is doing the NYC marathon next month? Or if any past entrants have any tips / experience to share?
Ah, didn't know that.
Got my pfo email anyway.
Oh well, focus on Manchester, and I'll keep applying for the lottery for the big 6
Bumping this as i really need to start getting organised for 2023!
Is getting the bus to the start seen as the most efficient way? And if so, whereabouts would be the best part of the city to stay for accessing the bus pick points on the morning? I've only been to NYC once before so dont know it logistically at all really
it goes from the Library, so midtown/times square area. I find the bus handy. Never took the boat (which you still have to get a bus afterwards)
heading over myself for the first time .
heard the route is tough going. got a package deal with sports tours ($$) so i think there is a bus included from mid town which is grand
looking forward to it but will need to figure out about deferring dublin if possible, dont want to lose my spot for next year
I suppose whether you take bus or ferry depends on where you are staying. I took the bus from midtown when I did it a few years ago. A smooth enough operation.
Good luck everyone. It's a tough course alright - flat enough on the road but the bridges are long drags, especially the Queensboro. Brilliant atmosphere though.
thanks for this, i've booked into a hotel 20 mins walk from times square so seems handy for the bus
Just secured guaranteed entry for 2024, through signing up for the virtual this year.
Can't wait! Hopefully this is the thing that gets my mojo back.
That probably should not be allowed but congrats nevertheless. 👍
Why should it not be allowed?
It's a legacy hangover from covid, they allocate a small number of places to people who do the virtual.
Good stuff. I missed out on that. Was online, but the virtual spots seemed to be gone immediately
Hard luck, I was very lucky.
I spent the afternoon having everything prepared so gave myself the best chance.
Else where online people mentioned that there was only 1,000 places.
anyone register for expo and transport today?
picking up bib on sat afternoon myself and then getting 5.30am bus from midtown
seems very early but the only other option was 5am!
anyone who has done it before have experience with getting there etc? i did not select a bag option , will bring a hoodie and dump it at the start. sounds like its gonna be a lot of standing around waiting to start
Yep registered also - picking up bib on friday evening so will head straight to expo from JFK, flying from Dublin on Friday morning so hopefully no delays.
On the same bus then, 5.30 from midtown
Likewise i havent selected a bag drop off although i may change that, im staying not too far from the finish but if its cold or wet day it might be good to have something to throw on
On the 11:10am Friday flight to jfk worh aer lingus myself but not gonna bother with expo until satursay
if you use the bag drop it will take around 2 hours to get out of the park after crossing finish line, check this out https://scblob.nyrr.org/nyrrsitecoreblob/nyrr/pdf/race-course-maps/tcsnycm19_map_finish_091819b.pdf
I’m not bothering with bag. Will dispose of clothes at start line and we get poncho at finish. I’m fortunate enough to be meeting someone there who will bring a hoodie etc for me. That might be a bit more awkward if travelling solo
Really looking fwd to it now. A lot of training yet to do and not sure what time to aim for with the amount of unknown variables , will just keep on truckin for now
I'm in a similar boat with training and goal times, the first half of this year has been quieter than i'd like running wise so really depends on how the next few months go. I have an entry for Tullamore half next week - not sure if i'll actually be able to do it (in the middle of moving house at the moment) but if i do it should give me some sort of idea where i am.
TBH i'm viewing this as a once in a lifetime type event so time is very much secondary to enjoying the experience. I definitely want to avoid being over optimistic on the day and then hitting the wall with 10k or whatever to go.
Good luck with your training and here's to an injury free build up
Do NOT underestimate the bridges !!!!!!!!!!!!!!, they are tough bas*ards.
And don't forget that nasty climb before you head into the park at about km 37. That hurt me almost more than the bridges. Talking of which, be prepared for the bridge at halfway which I hadn't seen any mention of. Well tough. Enjoy.
Just over a week to go - took my first look at the forecast for November 5 today, currently showing temperatures of around 12 degrees with no rain and minor breeze, would deffo take that
Training has gone ok and most importantly no injuries, although have a stubborn cough and cold i can't shake. Hopefully tapering off might help sort that
Looking forward to this now 😊
Hey everyone, I’m stuck at home with Covid and wondering if it’s possible to stream the NY marathon on Sunday.
I don’t have digital tv. Is there a pay per view or can I get a VPN to watch on the bbc player? The last time I tried using a vpn for watching Netflix there was a block from using VPNs.
it’s on Eurosport if you have it
New York was an unbelievable experience.
If anyone has any logistical or course queries happy to answer.
I was looking at a package for it, its working out about 2k all in for 3 nights and entry. Would you need the 4 nights, 2 grand is not too bad, now it is sharing but hoping to get a fella to go with me.
Who's that package with? 3 nights is plenty if you're not planning much sightseeing. Fly in on Friday, home on the Monday.
Jetlag is easy going west
That is with sports tours international, they seem decent by any feedback i have seen on them. Is it worth it, Id say it would be unreal.
I'm using them for London next year, and just haven't seen this tour offered on their website. Deal seems very good value
Thanks
I emailed them for next year prices, they are only offering to pre-register at moment. I am also signed up for London and maybe thats why they game me prices.
Personally I think 3 days would be a bit tight, my quads were absolutely shot on the Monday and I would not have fancied getting on a plane.
I also do the 5k on the Saturday so I needed to be there by Friday evening to collect the bid.
€2000 if that includes flights, hotels and entry it is okay value.
I entered through the strava virtual so that was $470 ($180 + $290), Hotel $780 ($260*3) and flights €560.
So they are only charging a 20/25% premium.
What other option do you have though to get in without paying a premium, that price does not include flights. It’s like 1% chance in the lotto I hear, I’m open to correction there though. What is this Strava virtual.
Then that is quite a high premium, closer to 100%.
https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon/pages/2024-virtual-tcs-new-york-city-marathon-guide#guaranteedentry
Essentially in 2023, paid for and ran a virtual New York Marathon (the Dublin Marathon) and then get guaranteed entry into 2024.
The lotto is just luck, I entered Tokyo and got it after my first attempt, same with Berlin (didn't run due to covid) and Chicago.
Did you not need to be successful in a lottery to run the Virtual marathon also? I remember applying for it, and not being successful
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