I also ran NYC virtually today. I’ll go a bit more in depth in my journal with photos and I’ll have a vlog recap.
I began about 7:15AM here and it was a lovely 30 degrees. I had been watching the weather all week and it originally called for rain but those chances went to basically none by race day.
My first 10 miles were fantastic. No issues whatsoever. I’d say probably the first 15 really were great actually. After that of course some fatigue and tiredness set it. My nutrition could’ve probably been better too. Those first 15 my pace was pretty much all below 10 minutes a mile with many being closer to 9:30. After 15 it was around 10 minutes or a bit higher.
My left quad began to cramp around mile 24.5-25. Thankfully that didn’t set me back more than it did for a few minutes. I did have to stop for a water refill around mile 20 as well. The final few miles were in the 11 minute range.
My unofficial/official finish time was 4:28:28 which is a PR if we count it but I won’t due to the virtual nature. My previous 4 marathons are all Disney so lots of stopping for characters and various things.
Overall it was an interesting and different experience. Definite kudos to those who have or are doing virtual marathons. It’s definitely a different animal doing this on your own. I won’t rush back into a virtual marathon but don’t think I’d have problems with any future half virtuals or below. Now it’s just to wait and see when I get to run NYC in person.
I began about 7:15AM here and it was a lovely 30 degrees. I had been watching the weather all week and it originally called for rain but those chances went to basically none by race day.
My first 10 miles were fantastic. No issues whatsoever. I’d say probably the first 15 really were great actually. After that of course some fatigue and tiredness set it. My nutrition could’ve probably been better too. Those first 15 my pace was pretty much all below 10 minutes a mile with many being closer to 9:30. After 15 it was around 10 minutes or a bit higher.
My left quad began to cramp around mile 24.5-25. Thankfully that didn’t set me back more than it did for a few minutes. I did have to stop for a water refill around mile 20 as well. The final few miles were in the 11 minute range.
My unofficial/official finish time was 4:28:28 which is a PR if we count it but I won’t due to the virtual nature. My previous 4 marathons are all Disney so lots of stopping for characters and various things.
Overall it was an interesting and different experience. Definite kudos to those who have or are doing virtual marathons. It’s definitely a different animal doing this on your own. I won’t rush back into a virtual marathon but don’t think I’d have problems with any future half virtuals or below. Now it’s just to wait and see when I get to run NYC in person.