I ran and had a great time, but it was horrible running. As soon as I was dropped off at Meadowlands, I realized I had left my pack in the car. People were so nice and i had plenty of nutrition, but I have a very sensitive stomach and got sick at mile 20 and stopped until I felt better- about 15 minutes. A police officer let me use a blocked off bathroom which helped a lot! I also twisted my ankle at mile 5. Still, the crowds were amazing and kept me going. My name got in the paper... Barely! This is a medal of perseverance for me!