11.01.03

New York City Marathon

Tomorrow is race day! The New York City Road Runners have an excellent marathon site where you can find out everything you need to know about where to watch the race, and when to expect to see the first runners. The women start at 9:35, and the men at 10:10, all from Staten Island. The leaders are faster than you think!

Do note that you can't get a spot near the finish line without paying for it. Last year, I watched the race from the Manhattan side of the 59th street bridge, and that was a great spot.

I will be running at a 9:20 mile pace or so, dressed in a fetching ensemble of blue shirt, blue running shorts, and white shoes. You can identify me by any of the following:

1. Clintonesque body shape and running style
2. Race Number: 18307
3. Bag of Krispy Kreme donuts held in hand after mile 15 (assuming successful handoff from better half)
4. Steely resolve to defeat P. Diddy
5. Eyes firmy focused on the prize
6. "Dean for America" bumper sticker glued to each sleeve

If you're afraid of pronouncing my name, just yell "Idle Words" or "Take P. Diddy down", or something equally inspiring. And watch out for the guy who runs the marathon every year as a way just to mack on women - apparently he stops and gives his card to every attractive spectator he can find. This is sleazy - don't become another statistic!

The weather forecast is for a lovely 60 degrees with mixed sun and clouds.

See you at the marathon!

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