NYC MARATHON 05:39:43

I came in 11 minutes slower than my Rome Marathon time last year. There is so much I want to write about...but I will have to do it later. In a nutshell, my shin splints loosen up (or whatever they do to not hurt while running). I ran the first half faster than the second (not good), there were lots of bridges. It felt like the hardest thing I've ever done and the most important day in my life so far. Oh yeah I think i cried just a little before crossing the finish line...from happiness. I didn't cry from the wall of unbelievable pain that came after, but I wanted to. Ok, that didn't sound brief, but will continue later about all the wonderful people who came out to cheer me on and Jose who even ran mile 23 with me.