This is my 2nd year in participating in this running event. But, instead of running in the half marathon, I ended up doing the 5k instead. One reason is that I was not as well trained to do the half marathon. Both my friend and I opt for having a less grueling run and at the same time enjoy the winter visit to New York City.
The weather was crisp, tons of fellow runners heading to the start line and looking forward to starting a morning run around New York's Central Park. I love watching people and supporters taking in the occasion. People are generally friendly and show a lot camaraderie. Thankfully, I was to finish this easy 5k run in just over 30 minutes, and I could take in the rest of the morning relaxing and enjoying New York City on a Sunday.
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Heading over to the Start Line
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Looking back on this run, it really wasn't that bad, I feel a little guilty I didn't train to do the entire half marathon run. This running route required at least 3 laps around Central Park, where I believe the 5k, basically did, almost a lap around the park. But overall, I was happy, to be with my friend, and to celebrate my birthday month. New York City has become an annual destination in the winter as the setting has less people and the cost to visit the City is much more affordable and outright enjoyable!
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We did it, 5k completed!
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Not sure if I'll do next year, but I have a feeling, I will do another run in 2025 that will be significant and memorable.
This year's visit was a good stay. I ended up finding a deal of a hotel right in the thick of it in the Times Square area. It was actually near the Herald Park Square area, near the flagship Macy's department store. The
Gregorian Hotel was amazing. A boutique hotel, I believe about 6 or 7 floors, with art deco touches is what I was getting in terms of design, could be wrong but I liked it.
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| Until next time to the big apple! |
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