The Chaotic-Neutron » NYC marathon http://www.chaoticneutron.com Chance, Neutrons, Philosophies, Poetry and more... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:28:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= George Hirsch Runs 4:06:14 http://www.chaoticneutron.com/2009/11/06/george-hirsch-runs-40614/ http://www.chaoticneutron.com/2009/11/06/george-hirsch-runs-40614/#comments Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:08:11 +0000 Neutron http://chaoticneutron.com/?p=1506 Every now and then, you find something so insane and mind boggling that just freezes you on your tracks. I came across this article today and couldn’t help but remember that I passed Hirsch around my 20th mile. And I thought to myself then, “Wow. How did he get here so fast” while little did I know that he was 75. Holy mother of God.

Seriously, if I live that long, I’d be happy to walk around the block without pain in my knees and back. Kudos to pushing the limits George Hirsch !

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    • ]]>     Finally, the day came and I conquered the 26.2 miles. There was no turning back, no stopping now. No matter how many hurdles were thrown, with increasing/decreasing elevations and with beers the day before, or with sombre thoughts on finishing research, these legs are not going to wear out today. And that’s exactly what happened.

    Chicago was great last year but this time, NYC marathon was a whole new experience. I never forgot the agony of the first marathon but somehow, I enjoyed it this time around and that pushed me to make a personal record (PR). In 3:54 hours (unofficially) and 4:02 (officially), I broke my previous time and have increased the confidence in my training methods. Maybe couple more marathons will prepare me a lot better, both physically and mentally to have the endurance to face what may come unexpected. Pressure is the only thing that always streamlines my mind and it is good to know, that this is still the case.

    Anyway, apart from that rant, this is a shout out to all those people who showed up to cheer the runners, all those who ran along with me, and my friends who spared me from getting drunk the day before ! Until the next 26.2 miles, I’m out to take some rest. A triathlon does sound good right now but if only I can swim well …

    Update: Got an email today with pictures of my running during the marathon. I uploaded them online. Here is the link and some images where I do look like I’m enjoying the run !!
    Almost around 24 miles. I seem to be enjoying the pain !

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