Run the New York City Marathon

“I remember people screaming my name, saying "Go Marnie!" and "You can do it, Marnie" and "you rock!" My parents could not make it up for the race but I felt like the city was full of supporters. Each cheer washing over that inner echo "You're nothing." Each step getting me farther from that voice and closer to the truth. I was doing it, and the whole city of New York was behind me. Running over the Queensborough Bridge, I remember looking out over the city, my city. I knew I was home. This was where I was meant to be. Hills, pain and all, it was worth it.”

“We were at mile 23. When we started running again I knew I was spent. This was the first time I had felt drained in a marathon. I can’t say I “hit a wall”, cause I don’t think it was quite that bad, but I was definitely ready for it to be over. [...] Honestly, miles 24-26 were miserable for me. I could see Dan & Pat ahead of me, but I just couldn’t keep up with them. I was at a point where I KNEW I needed more fuel – and I HAD more right in my pocket! – but at the time it seemed like too much of an effort to get. It seemed easier to just keep running and finish.”

“If I had to pick one word to describe my 2022 NYC Marathon experience, it’s humbling - not only because the heat and humidity tested my limits, but also because it was incredible to have that many people out there to support runners of all shapes, sizes, speeds, and abilities.”