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New York City Marathon Medal
"Now how many first time marathoners get a police escort for the first 10 kms? "
 
  Arthur Munro
  Ottawa
  Marathon
  May, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 
A friend of mine, who had run a marathon inspired me to purchase John Stanton’s book, “Start to Finish”. I
followed the training schedule for a 3:30 marathon race but really had aspirations of qualifying for Boston. My friends think I have a Type-A personality. I guess this just reinforces that notion.

Many people tell me how stressful the start line can be so I had a great plan. Hang out at Tim Horton’s until nearly the start, then make my way and go for it!
 

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