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"Yo Adrienne, I did it" - Monday, November 5th!!!

Dan — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:44:41 +0000

I finished yesterdays NYC Marathon in 7:49:12 and it was amazing! It was the perfect day! I can't thank everyone enough for all their help and support! Everyone was so helpful and positive. I will never forget November 4, 2007!
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To see my splits go to this site - http://www.ingnycmarathon.org/results/index.php and type in either Trush or my number 49913.
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For some photos of yesterdays great day go to the Photo Gallery!
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This will be my final blog entry. There is nothing else to write other than "I'll see you all next year!" I will leave this site up for a while if you want to share it with some friends. God Bless all of you!!!
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Thanks again, this is "Dan the Marathon Man from Manhattan" signing off!

Like a horse at the starting gate - Saturday, November 3

Dan — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:09:14 +0000

Yesterday I went to the Marathon Expo and I got my number - sweet 49913! It is my new favorite number. Less than 24 hours until the start and I can't believe it. I am ready to take on the whole 26.2 miles. I will be starting at 8:00AM and should be finished by 4:00PM. Some people have asked what time I will be passing certain points in the race -

I will be going between 12 and 20 minutes per mile depending if I am on the handcrank or walking. I should be at mile 7 in Brooklyn between 9:30AM and 10:00AM.

In Manhattan I will be going on the east side of 1st Avenue and my mom, relatives and friends will all be on 92nd St. and 1st Ave. That is mile 18 and I should be there between 12:30PM and 1:15PM. Hope to see some of you there!

Going to rest the remainder of the day and pig-out.

Less than TWO DAYS - Friday, November 2nd

Dan — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:07:56 +0000

My training is complete and I am feeling good! It is hard to just wait around as I am ready to go! I can't believe we are less than 2 days away. I will be going to the EXPO in a little while to pick up my number and racing chip and then I will start packing everything I will need for Sunday. Tonight is the Achilles Pasta party and over 300 Achilles athletes and volunteers from all over the world will be there. I wish everyone a great race! Best wishes everyone!
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I also want to thank a very special woman who always seems to want to be in the background but is one of the nicest and most compassionate people I know. She is always there for me, is always very supportive and I love her very much! Click on the photo gallery to find out who this special woman is!!!!